Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a federally funded, need-based grant awarded to undergraduate students. If determined eligible, a student can receive Pell Grant for a maximum of 12 full-time semesters or an equivalent. (Note: You do not have to be full-time to receive these funds). Amounts vary among students depending on their EFC and the number of eligible credit hours they are taking.
Here are some federal rules to note about the Pell Grant:
- All incoming Pell Grant students will be shown estimated awards based on full time enrollment before registering for classes.
- If you enroll in less than 12 credit hours, your Pell Grant will decrease from what is initially estimated/previewed for you, but you may still be eligible for aid if less than full time.
- Some students may have their award completely cancel if they are less than full time, because of their Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
- Awards adjust up and down based on your enrollment up until the Last Day to Drop w/ a Refund for the parent term. No increases can be made after this date, though if you drop classes after this date, the financial aid office may have to adjust your award, per federal rules.
- You may also only receive the Pell Grant for a limited time. Learn more about the Lifetime Eligibility Usage (LEU) at Financial Aid TV.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This award is a need-based grant program for undergraduate Pell Grant recipients demonstrating exceptional need. Because funding is limited (there are more students than there is funding), this grant is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis based on early FAFSA application date to students with low a Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
After completing the FAFSA and the financial aid process, qualifying students are automatically awarded the FSEOG award. There is no need to contact the financial aid office. Doing so does not make a student more likely to be awarded, since there are set criteria to receive this grant. After the fall semester begins, students not enrolled will be identified and their award will be cancelled and then additional students are awarded from a waiting list based on their date of FAFSA completion. Students who previously received the award may or may not receive this FSEOG award the next year; it depends on FAFSA completion date / if funds are available.
Fees may be deferred and books may be charged to accepted awards. A minimum of half-time enrollment status (6-8 hours) per parent term is required in order to be eligible and receive funds. The award will cancel if a student is enrolled less than halftime when enrollment is calculated for that semester. FSEOG awards are subject to change if any corrections or changes are made to your file, including receipt of other aid that decreases or eliminates your eligibility.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is a grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need (according to the FAFSA-based Expected Family Contribution, or EFC) and are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. The award will cancel if a student is enrolled less than halftime when enrollment is calculated for that semester. You must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, not in default on a federal student loans or owe a grant repayment.
Since there are a number of students who qualify for a 0 EFC at SF, awards may also be distributed by FAFSA completion date for equity. FSAG awards are subject to change if any corrections or changes are made to your file, including receipt of other aid that decreases or eliminates your eligibility for the FSAG.
First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG)
The FGMG program is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need, and whose parent(s) have not earned a baccalaureate or higher degree.
Each year, the State of Florida and schools must determine if there is enough funding to participate in this program. The Financial Aid Office does not know if funding is available for the First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) until after the fall term begins that year.
If funds are available for the subject year, qualifying students are automatically awarded FGMG after completing the FAFSA and the financial aid process. There is no need to contact the financial aid office. Doing so does not make a student more likely to be awarded, since there are set criteria to receive this grant. Students are awarded from a waiting list based on documented criteria. Because funding is limited (there are more students than there is funding), this grant is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis based on early FAFSA application date to students. FGMG awards are subject to change if any corrections or changes are made to your file, including receipt of other aid that decreases or eliminates your eligibility for the FGMG.