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Federal & State Aid (Grants & Scholarships)
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any questions concerning these programs or the application process
for each, please contact the FCC Financial Aid Office via phone at 407-569-1353 or by . |
| AWARD |
AMOUNT/YEAR |
DESCRIPTION
& CRITERIA |
| Federal Pell Grant |
Up to $5550 |
The student demonstrates financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The grant is awarded to U.S. citizens and resident aliens who have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) up to 4995. |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) |
$200.00-$400.00 |
Grant is awarded to students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contribution |
| Florida Bright Futures |
Medallion Award: $76/credit hr. Up to $3800 annually
Academic Award: $101/credit hr., up to $5040 annually |
State funded scholarship for eligible Florida residents. Student must file a FAFSA. Students must submit an Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application during their las year in high school (after December 1) online at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org. Amount of award varies depending on the criteria met. To see scholarship requirements go to www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org. |
| Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) |
Varies
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Student will demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA online and must be a Florida resident who enrolls in FCC full-time. |
| Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant |
Up to $2000 |
Students must submit an Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 of the student's final year in high school. Eligibility is dependent upon student's Spanish heritage, born in or having a natural parent who was born in Mexico, or a Hispanic country of the Caribbean, Central or South America, regardless of race. Student must have earned, by their seventh semester, a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Student must enroll at FCC for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term. |
| Robert Byrd Scholarship |
Up to $1500
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Students must submit an Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 of the student's final year in high school. This program recognizes exceptional students who show promise of continued excellence in post-secondary education. Student must enroll at FCC for a minimum of 12 credit hours (full-time). |
Federal & State Aid (Other)
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| AWARD |
AMOUNT/YEAR |
DESCRIPTION
& CRITERIA |
| Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) |
Varies |
Student must demonstrate financial need by filling out a FAFSA and must be hired by an institutional office at FCC. |
| Florida Work Experience Program |
Varies |
Student must demonstrate financial need by filling out a FAFSA and must be a Florida resident enrolled at least half-time at FCC. |
| Florida Vocational Rehabilitation |
Varies |
Financial Assistance from the local Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for those who qualify. Please visit www.rehabworks.org. |
| Florida Prepaid Program |
Dependent upon paid amount |
Program allows families to set up a fund that will cover much of the cost of their student's education when they are ready to begin. |
| Veterans Benefits |
Varies |
Veterans, spouses and children of veterans are eligible to receive benefits. Go to http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA |
Federal & Private Aid (Loans)
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| Federal Direct Loan |
Parent PLUS Loan |
Alternative Loans |
In order to receive both subsidized and unsubsidized loans the student must file a FAFSA and complete an online Financial Aid Interview, as well as sign their MPN (Master Promissory Note).
Maximum Loan Amount:
$3,500 for first year students
$4,500 for second year students
$5,500 for subsequent years
Each level is entitled to an additional unsubsidized loan, maximum amount $2,000
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The Parent PLUS loan is a low-interest loan available to credit-worthy parents of dependent undergraduate students. Parents may borrow up to the cost of education minus other forms of aid.
In order to receive this loan students must file a FAFSA, fill out an online Financial Aid Interview and sign their MPN (Master Promissory Note). Parents fill out the Parent Loan Application.
If the parent is denied the student is then eligible for additional unsubsidized loans. |
In order to receive this loan the student must file a FAFSA, fill out an online Financial Aid Interview and sign their MPN (Master Promissory Note). Click on Alternative Student Loan to apply.
Eligible students may borrow up to the cost of their education minus other forms of aid. |
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