Grant Opportunities
Grants are a type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Many grants are based on financial need, however, some grants also take into consideration other factors such as residency. To be considered for any federal or state grants, students must complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.
Federal Pell Grant
Eligibility: Undergraduate with eligible GPA and financial need.
Deadline: None
Application: FAFSA (online) (with PBA listed)
Amount: Up to $5,550
Renewable: Yes, yearly according to need
Funding: Federal grant; prorated per enrollment status
Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant
Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate (seeking first degree) with an eligible GPA. Reserved for out of state students with financial need.
Deadline: Based on availability of funds
Application: FAFSA (online) (with PBA listed)
Amount: Up to $1,000
Renewable: Yes, yearly according to need and availability of funds
Funding: Federal grant
Federal TEACH Grant
Eligible Education Majors:
Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate (seeking first degree in Education) with an eligible GPA. Students are required to teach in a high need field at a low income school for four years post graduation. Student must have also completed the School of Education General Abilities test and submitted fingerprinting records (generally completed sophomore year).
Secondary Education/Biology
Secondary Education/Mathematics
Elementary Education (with minor in Exceptional Student Education, Mathematics or Science)
Deadline: None
Application: FAFSA (online) (with PBA listed)
Amount: $4,000
Renewable: Yes
Funding: Federal Grant prorated per enrollment status
Florida Resident Access Grant
Eligibility: Full time undergraduate (seeking first degree) with an eligible GPA; resident of Florida.
Deadline: Fall: September 15th
Spring: February 15th
Application: FAFSA (online) (with PBA listed) & FRAG Application (online after acceptance to PBA)
Amount: $2150
Renewable: Yes, for up to 9 semesters
Funding: State grant
Florida Student Assistance Grant
Eligibility: Full time undergraduate (seeking first degree) with an eligible GPA and financial need; resident of Florida.
Deadline: Based on availability of funds
Application: FAFSA (online) (with PBA listed)
Amount: Up to $1,000
Renewable: Yes, yearly according to need and availability of funds
Funding: State grant