Types of Financial Aid

To be eligible for the Pell Grant, one must demonstrate substantial financial need. The Federal Pell Grant is for undergraduate students. The student can be enrolled less than half time, half time, three quarter time, or full time. Students may apply by completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA is available online at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa, or by calling Call1-800-433-3243. Notification of eligibility is sent to the student from the processing agency and the Financial Aid Office. The amount of the award is based on the determination of eligibility and the cost of attendance at the college or university of the student’s choice. A student may be eligible for Pell Grants during one academic year but not every year based on the information reported on their FAFSA.

The FSEOG is given to undergraduate students who have not completed their first baccalaureate degree. Awards will be given to students who have the lowest family contribution, and priority will be given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Students must be enrolled at least half-time and be making satisfactory academic progress.

The William L. Boyd, IV, Effective Access to Student Education Program provides tuition assistance to Florida undergraduate students attending an eligible private, non-profit Florida college or university, such as AdventHealth University. Each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, and student eligibility.

The student must:

• Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. A student’s residency and citizenship status are determined by the postsecondary institution. Questions regarding such status should be directed to the financial aid office or admissions office of the institution the student plans to attend.
• Not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made.
• Not have previously received a baccalaureate degree.
• Enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term, or the equivalent, at an eligible Florida college or university.
• Be an undergraduate student who is in the process of attaining a first baccalaureate degree in a program of study leading to a baccalaureate degree.
• Meet Florida’s general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid.
• Not be enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree in theology or divinity.
• A renewal applicant must have earned a minimum institutional cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, earned the equivalent of 12 credit hours for each term an award was received, and maintain satisfactory academic progress during the academic year.
• Eligibility is determined at the end of the second semester or third quarter of each academic year. Credit hours earned during the previous summer may be counted toward the total number of credit hours required.

This scholarship program (CDDV) provides scholarships for dependent children or unremarried spouses of Florida veterans or service members who died as a result of service-connected injuries, diseases, or disabilities sustained while on active duty or who have been verified by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs as having service-connected 100% permanent and total disabilities. The program also provides funds for dependent children whose parent is classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action by the Armed Forces of the United States or as civilian personnel captured while serving with the consent or authorization of the United States Government during wartime service. Funds are for tuition and registration fees.

The student (or the student’s parents, if the student is a dependent) must be a Florida resident for a minimum of twelve consecutive months prior to the beginning of the fall term for which funds are requested. The date will be listed on the online financial aid system. Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits by the end of the drop/add period. The student cannot have a prior Bachelor’s degree, be in default, or owe a repayment on any federal or state grants or loans.

Students apply online at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org by April 1 and ensuring that the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs certifies the applicant’s eligibility by April 1.

To receive CDDV for the following school year, the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and earned 6 credit hours for the number of terms for which the award was received.

Students may be eligible for the need-based Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) from the Florida Department of Education if they attend an eligible public or private Florida institution (such as AdventHealth University). The student (or the student’s parents, if the student is a dependent) must be a Florida resident for a minimum of twelve consecutive months prior to the beginning of the term for which funds are requested. The date will be listed on the online financial aid system. Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and must be enrolled for at least 12 credits by the end of the drop/add period. The student cannot have a prior Bachelor’s degree, be in default, or owe a repayment on federal or state grants or loans. The grant is available for nine trimesters of undergraduate work. Funding is not available during the summer trimester. To receive FSAG for the following school year, the student must maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA and must have successfully completed 12 credits for each term he or she received the FSAG.

Students may apply by completing and submitting the FAFSA and the online AHU Financial Aid Application. The grant is awarded on a first-come, first served basis. The annual minimum and maximum award amount may vary each academic year. The minimum award for the academic year is $200.

This is a need-based scholarship of $2,000 per academic year for students of Hispanic culture who were born in (or have a natural parent who was born in) Mexico, Spain, South America, Central America, or the Caribbean. Students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, enrolled full time, and have been continuous residents (or the parents, if the student is a dependent) of Florida since August of the year preceding the one for which they are applying. Students must not be in default or owe a repayment on federal or state grants or loans. Students must apply as high school/academy seniors or graduates.

Students should create a Student Account profile at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. Students must also submit an error-free FAFSA by April 1 for the upcoming academic year. Applications will be ranked by FAFSA submission date.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 in 16 credits of college preparatory courses and have attained the score established by the state legislature on the SAT or ACT. Students must also have 100 hours of community service. To see the minimum scores or other ways to qualify, go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/fasrequire.htm.

To renew the scholarship, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and meet the minimum earned credit-hour requirements that are listed in the Bright Futures section. If students fail to achieve a 3.00 GPA in college but achieve a minimum 2.75 GPA, they will automatically be transferred to the Florida Medallion Scholars Award level. If the GPA is improved above a 3.00 in a subsequent renewal period, the student will restore as a Florida Academic Schlors Award using their one-time restoration opportunity.

The award will be an amount per credit hour that is specified by the General Appropriations Act. The award may cover up to 45 trimester credit hours per academic year. Students may use the scholarship for up to five years from high school graduation for a maximum of 120 trimester credit hours to complete an undergraduate degree.

The top Academic Scholar award recipient in each school district receives cost per credit hour award established by the Florida Legislature in the General Appropriations Act in addition to the Florida Academic Scholars award.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in 16 credits of college preparatory courses and have attained the score established by the state legislature on the SAT or ACT. Students must also have 75 hours of community service. To see the minimum scores or other ways to qualify, go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/fmsrequire.htm.

To renew the scholarship, students must achieve a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and meet the minimum earned credit hour requirements that are listed in the Bright Futures section.

The award will be an amount per credit hour that is specified by the Federal Appropriations Act. The award may cover up to 45 trimester credit hours per academic year. Students may use the scholarship for up to five years from high school graduation for a maximum of 120 trimester credit hours to complete an undergraduate degree.

Students must achieve a 3.00 weighted GPA, using the 16 credits required for high school graduation, and a 3.50 unweighted GPA in a minimum of three Career and Technical Education credits in one vocational program (taken over two academic years), and have attained the score established by the state legislature on the SAT, ACT or CPT. Students must also have 30 hours of community service. To see the minimum scores or other ways to qualify, go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/gsvrequire.htm.

To renew the scholarship, students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and meet the minimum earned credit hour requirements that are listed in the Bright Futures section.

Until a student has earned an eligible associate degree, Gold Seal CAPE (GSC) scholarships may only be used at postsecondary institutions that offer an applied technology diploma, technical degree education program(associate in applied science or associate in science), or a career certificate program. Upon completion of an eligible associate degree program, a GSC Scholar may also receive an award for a maximum of 60 credit hours toward an eligible baccalaureate degree.

To Be eligible for the Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship students must submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after high school graduation, earn a minimum of 5 postsecondary credit hours through CAPE industry certifications that articulate for college credit, and Complete at least 30 service hours. Students must earn the number of credit hours based on the student’s enrollment type per term, and students must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA (unrounded and unweighted).