Students can receive financial awards based on academic merit, extracurricular activities, and leadership involvement.
Students can apply for aid based off financial need.
Endowed scholarship funds have been established by gifts from generous donors who desire that their gift be invested, and the income used for scholarships for deserving students.
Explore grants, loans, and benefits available through federal, state and other options.
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Submit your application early in your senior year of high school to maximize your scholarship potential.
Visit fafsa.gov for more details and to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must submit a FAFSA for each year you attend, it must be completed before you can receive any grants, scholarships, student loans, or federal work-study funding. This may be the most important step in the financial aid process. Submit the FAFSA as soon as your tax returns are available. The sooner, the better! Florida College’s school code is 001482. Your results will be sent to us.
Once we receive your FAFSA results, we will send you an award letter informing you of the amount of aid you are eligible for and how to receive that aid. Instructions and documents needed to process the financial aid listed in your award letter will be provided in accompanying attachments.
Indicate which awards you would like to accept, and sign and return your award letter to the financial aid office. Make sure to include any scholarships/aid that you’ve received from outside sources on your award letter. Signed award letters may be mailed, faxed, or scanned and emailed. Some financial aid requires that an application and documentation be submitted before that aid may be added to your account. Please refer back to your award letter for directions and applications.
You can learn more about scholarships and opportunities from Florida College on the Florida College Scholarships page.
Call us at 813.988.5131 or email us at financialaid@floridacollege.edu with any questions, concerns, or inquiries. We look forward to serving you!
Florida College has made a permanent impact on my life and has shaped the person that I am today. I have grown in various ways, especially spiritually. I am blessed with various opportunities to grow in Him as a student here, whether that be daily Bible classes, placing membership at a local congregation, or attending student-led devotionals and Bible studies.”
-Jenna Smith
Bachelor of Science in Elementary, 2023
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To apply for financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Be sure to list Florida College’s FAFSA School Code on your application so that information is sent directly to our Financial Aid Office. Our school code is 001482.
There is no federal deadline for submitting the FAFSA. The FAFSA becomes available each year on October 1, and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please note that Florida College has a priority financial aid deadline of June 1 — see below for details.
No. You may, and are encouraged to, apply for financial aid at the same time you apply for admission. However, financial aid offers are typically finalized after admission is granted.
Yes. Our priority financial aid deadline is June 1. Applying by this deadline ensures that you receive full consideration for all available aid programs. Students who miss the priority deadline may still be considered for financial aid, though some funding (particularly grants and scholarships) may be limited.
Yes. The FAFSA must be resubmitted for each academic year. Students will also need to log into their Florida College financial aid portal to review and formally accept or decline their financial aid awards.
After submitting the FAFSA, you will receive a financial aid award notification from Florida College. This notification will detail your awards for the upcoming academic year and provide instructions for accepting them.
The Adopt Program is a need-based program; eligibility is determined through your FAFSA submission. You must submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline to be considered. If you qualify, the Adopt Program will appear on your award notification.
Processing times vary depending on when documents are received and whether additional review is required. To avoid delays, please ensure that you have completed the following prior to the start of the academic year:
If you have been selected for verification, all required verification paperwork and supporting documentation must also be submitted. If selected, this will be noted in your financial aid portal.
Federal Direct Loans (commonly referred to as Stafford Loans) are available to eligible students, though the government limits the amount that may be borrowed. Parents who qualify may also be able to cover additional costs through the Parent PLUS Loan program.
You will need to notify your state prepaid plan provider of your intention to attend Florida College, and it is helpful to note that Florida College is a private institution. Because each prepaid plan varies in its terms and coverage, please contact your provider directly with questions about the amount they will pay. The Financial Aid Office does not have access to individual prepaid plan information.
For questions regarding your financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@floridacollege.edu . For questions about charges, payments, or your billing statement, please contact Elaine Bennett at bennette@floridacollege.edu.