First Generation Matching Grant Program
The First Generation Matching Grant Program provides need-based financial support to first-generation undergraduates at eligible Florida colleges and universities.
Funder: Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: FAFSA processed error-free by the institution's application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts and duration are determined by each participating Florida institution; typically renewable annually.
Summary: Need-based grant for first-generation undergraduate students with substantial financial need at eligible Florida colleges and universities.
Key Information: Application procedures, deadlines, and award amounts vary by institution; students must apply through their institution’s financial aid office.
Description
The First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG) is a need-based financial aid initiative for first-generation, degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at eligible Florida state universities and Florida College System institutions. The program is designed to support students whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate or higher degree and who demonstrate substantial financial need. Each participating institution is responsible for determining its own application process, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and specific award amounts. The grant aims to increase access to higher education for first-generation students and provide ongoing financial support contingent on continued eligibility and satisfactory academic progress.
