Florida Student Assistance Grant Program
Forecasted
The Florida Student Assistance Grant Program provides need-based grants to help Florida undergraduates access higher education, administered by the Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Funder: Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (FAFSA must be completed and processed error-free by institutional deadline)
Funding Amounts: Minimum annual award: $200; maximum set by Florida Legislature annually; varies by institution and year.
Summary: Need-based financial aid for eligible undergraduate Florida residents enrolled in participating postsecondary institutions.
Description
The Florida Student Assistance Grant Program is a state-funded, need-based grant initiative designed to support degree-seeking undergraduate students who are Florida residents and demonstrate substantial financial need. Administered by the Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance, this program provides several grant options for students attending state universities, Florida College System institutions, eligible private non-profit colleges, and certain career education centers. The program aims to reduce financial barriers to postsecondary education, with participating institutions managing the application process, eligibility verification, and award disbursement. Special priority is given to high-achieving students in the Talented Twenty Program.
