Free Government Aid
Grants are a form of free aid that do not need to be repaid. Most grants are need-based and granted to you based on your income information inputted in your FAFSA.
There are federal grants that are available all across the nation and Florida grants only available in this state. Both of these types of grants require you to fill out a FAFSA in order to earn them.
Federal Grants
The Pell Grant
This grant is need-based, meaning you will be awarded in relation to your household income. If your household has lower income, you are likely to receive more from the Pell Grant. This federal grant renews yearly.
The SEOG Grant
The Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant is available for undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. This grant is on a first-come first-serve basis, so the earlier you fill out your FAFSA, the more likely it is you will be eligible for the SEOG grant. This federal grant renews yearly.
The TEACH Grant
This grant is only available to traditional undergraduate who are majoring in an education program. You must also have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. You must fill out a special application for this grant. This federal grant renews every semester.
Florida Grants
The EASE Grant
The Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant is a state-funded award available exclusively to Florida residents enrolled at eligible private colleges and universities within the state. To be considered for this grant, students must complete the EASE Grant application, which will be provided through the Warner application portal. Please note that completion of the FAFSA is not required for EASE Grant eligibility.
The FSAG Grant
The Florida Student Assistance Grant is a need-based grant for Florida residents. It is on a first-come first-serve basis, so the earlier you fill out your FAFSA, the more likely it is you will be eligible for the FSAG grant.
