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Financial Assistance
GRANTS FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM This grant is the primary need-based Federal aid program. Repayment is not
required. Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students only. Awards are
based upon enrollment status and individual eligibility.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM (SEOG)
These grants are intended for undergraduate students with high financial need.
Repayment is not required. The grants are made only to undergraduate students in
amounts ranging from $200 - $1,000 per year.
FLORIDA STUDENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (FSAG)
The FSAG is awarded to undergraduate Florida residents who demonstrate financial
need. Repayment is not required. Since there is no separate application form,
eligible students should complete the ?Free Application for Federal Student Aid?
or FAFSA. FSAG has a priority deadline of March 1st for the academic year that
begins with the Fall semester. Your financial aid file must be complete by this
date to guarantee consideration for FSAG funds.
EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
Limited funds are available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial
need. These grants are also used to supplement SEOG funds. Repayment is not
required. Grants range in value from $200 - $2,000 per year.
UWF GRADUATE GRANTS
Limited funds are available to graduate students who demonstrate financial need.
Repayment is not required. Grants range in value from $500 - $2,000 per year.
OUT-OF-STATE GRANTS
Limited funds are available to assist students with their out-of-state tuition.
For information, undergraduate students should contact the Office of Admissions.
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT (ACG)
This is a new federal grant available to first and second year undergraduate
students who completed a rigorous high school curriculum as defined by the
Department of Education. Additional eligibility requirements include Pell grant
recipient, US citizen, full-time enrollment, and a 3.0 GPA for renewal. Award
amounts are up to $750 per academic year for freshmen and $1300 for sophomores.
NATIONAL SMART GRANT
This is a new federal grant available to third and fourth year undergraduate
students who have declared, and are enrolled in, an eligible major as defined by
the Department of Education. Additional eligibility requirements include Pell
grant recipient, US citizen, full-time enrollment, and a 3.0 GPA. Students are
awarded up to $4000 per academic year.
FIRST GENERATION MATCHING GRANT
This is a new state grant available to a limited number of undergraduate
students who are identified on the FAFSA as a first generation college student.
Awards are up to $500 per semester for those students who are full-time and have
financial need.
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