Eligible Florida families must meet the following requirements: • Be U.S. citizens or qualified noncitizens, • Be legal residents of the state, • Be a family with a minor child living with a custodial parent or caretaker relative or a pregnant woman, and • Must earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level.
The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need and are enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions.
The State of Florida Employee Educational Assistance Program allows each state university and community college to waive tuition and fees for state employees to enroll in up to 6 credit hours of courses per term.
Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. A student's residency and citizenship status are determined by the postsecondary institution. Questions regarding such status should be directed to the financial aid office or admissions office of the institution the student plans to attend.
Be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Must have been a Florida resident for at least one year. Be a degree-seeking student (A.A., A.S., or bachelor's degree program). Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Establishing Residency The claimant must have established and maintained a legal Florida residence at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which in-state status is sought. Other persons are eligible only if they qualify by one of the exceptions, as provided in s.