Grants
The following grants are available to undergraduate students who have not received their first bachelor’s degree. Students interested in federal grants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet general eligibility criteria.
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and the National Science Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs
- Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
- Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
- Other State of Florida Programs
Federal Grant Programs
A need-based federal grant program awarded to undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree. The actual amount of the grant is prorated based on the student’s actual enrollment status each term. The award amount varies on a yearly basis. For 2006-2007, the amount ranges from $400-$4,050.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
A need-based federal grant program awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who have not yet completed their first bachelor's degree. First priority is given to Pell-eligible students with the lowest EFC. The award amount is $1,500 for in-state students and $3,000 for out-of-state students. The priority deadline is April 15 of the academic year in which you apply (i.e., for 2006-2007, the deadline is April 15, 2007).
State Grant Programs
The Florida Department of Education offers various financial assistance programs, which are administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) in Tallahassee. For more information regarding residency and academic progress requirements, awards and the appeal process, click here for State Aid Facts. Some of the state financial aid grants are listed below:
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs
This state of Florida-funded scholarship rewards Florida high school graduates who demonstrate high academic achievement and enroll in an eligible Florida post-secondary institution. The scholarship program has three levels: the Florida Academic Scholars Award, the Florida Medallion Scholars Award, and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. Each award level has different academic criteria for eligibility, award amounts, and renewable criteria. For more information, you may call 888-827-2004 or visit the Florida Department of Education's Web site.
Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
The Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) is a state of Florida non-need-based grant program awarded to undergraduate students who attend a private college and have not received their first bachelor's degree. Students must be classified by NSU as an undergraduate student for financial aid purposes. If you are enrolled in a program that indicates you are considered a graduate after 90 credits, you will not be eligible for the FRAG.
Students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits (9 credits for nursing students) by the end of the drop/add period for the first eight weeks of both fall and winter terms. Students must meet Florida residency requirements. Eligibility is limited to 9 semesters. To renew, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and 12 credit hours (9 credits for nursing students) for previous summer/fall/winter terms for each semester they received the award. IMPORTANT: Check the Financial Aid Calendar for the priority deadlines and drop/add dates for both fall and winter terms.
Award amounts are based on legislative allocations and are subject to change. For more information, you may access Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) Fact Sheet and the Florida Department of Education Web site.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) is a need-based state of Florida grant program awarded to undergraduate students who have not yet completed their first bachelor's degree. Students must be classified by NSU as an undergraduate student for financial aid purposes. If you are enrolled in a program that indicates you are considered a graduate after 90 credits, you will not be eligible for the FSAG.
Students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits (9 credits for nursing students) by the end of the drop/add period for the first eight weeks of both fall and winter terms. Students must meet Florida residency requirements. To renew, students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and 12 earned credit hours (10 credits for nursing students) for previous summer/fall/winter terms for each term they received the award.
| 2006-2007 | |
| Award Amount | $750 / Fall $750 / Winter |
| Priority Deadline | May 15, 2006 |
IMPORTANT: Check the Financial Aid Calendar for the priority deadlines and drop/add dates for both fall and winter terms.
Other State of Florida Programs
Various other Florida scholarship programs are available on Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance Web site or by call OSFA at 888-827-2004.
