Types of Financial Aid

Pell Grant — A federal grant awarded when the student does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent. Amounts range from $890 to $4,731 per academic year. The amount received depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the cost of attendance at Florida Community College and enrollment status.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) — A need-based federal grant program for students who are U.S. citizens and enrolled in the first and second year of an undergraduate degree program. Students must be a Pell Grant recipient within the same award year and attend full-time. Students must have completed a “rigorous” secondary school program of study, as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. An eligible student may receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant (AC Grant) of up to $750 for the first academic year of study and up to $1,300 for the second academic year of study.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) — A federal grant that is awarded when a student demonstrates exceptional need and does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent.

College Work-Study Program (CWS) — A federal work program that provides jobs to help pay for educational expenses. This program encourages community service and work related to the student’s course of study. Students will be paid at least the federal minimum wage and can work 10 to 20 hours per week.

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan — A low interest loan provided by an approved lender. The subsidized Stafford loan is awarded based on need. Interest is paid by the government while the student is enrolled at least half-time.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan — A low interest loan provided by an approved lender. The unsubsidized Stafford loan is available regardless of need. However, the loan can not exceed the Cost of Attendance and the student is responsible for interest payments while in school.

Parent Plus Loan — A loan available to parents of dependent students to help pay for their educational expenses. Parents are required to demonstrate credit worthiness. Parents will begin repaying both the principal and the interest while the student is enrolled in college.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) — A need-based program for full-time undergraduate students. Recipients must meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid, and be enrolled in an A.A., A.S., A.A.S. or B.A.S. program.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Part-Time — Students who meet the full-time FSAG eligibility requirements may be eligible if they enroll for 6-11 credits. Awards may be for one term only.

Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE) Program — A need-based grant program available to Florida residents enrolled in certificate programs of 450 or more clock hours/or 15 credit hours.

Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP) — A need-based program providing eligible Florida students work experiences to compliment and reinforce their educational and career goals. For more information, visit the FWEP Web page.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program — A merit scholarship awarded to Florida high school graduates. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits and meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid. Students enrolled in an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. program receive 100 percent tuition reimbursement. B.A.S. students receive 100 percent tuition reimbursement only at the Academic Scholars level and 75 percent at the Medallion and Gold Seal level. Dual enrollment and early admissions students are ineligible to receive the Bright Futures scholarship at FCCJ.

Star Opportunity Grant — A Florida Community College institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible program for at least six credits per term who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Workforce Certificate Grant (Formerly PSAV) — A Florida Community College institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible Workforce Certificate program. Recipients must be enrolled for at least six workforce credits and must meet certain eligibility requirements.

SMART Grant — A need-based federal grant program for students who are U.S. citizens and enrolled in the third or fourth year of a specific bachelor degree program. Student must be a Pell Grant recipient within the same award year and attend full-time. The B.A.S. in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications is currently the only bachelor degree eligible for the SMART Grant. The grant amount is $4,000 for each of the third and fourth years.

Florida First Generation Matching Grant — A need-based program for degree seeking students, enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per term; whose parent/parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree.

Scholarships — For more information, see scholarships.

Additional Grants

Child Care Grants

Child care grants are available for eligible students with dependent children. The grants pay up to 80 percent of eligible child care costs. For more information, contact the campus enrollment services/financial aid office.

Talent Grants For Athletics, Visual and Performing Arts and Co-Curricular Activities

Talent grants are awarded to selected students based on a specified talent. Recipients are selected through an audition or other demonstration of talent. Grants are given for athletics, fine arts, as well as for participation in certain extracurricular organizations.

For more information about athletic talent grants, contact the athletic department at 904.646.2202; visual and performing arts grants, contact the fine arts department at 904.646.2162 or co-curricular grants, contact the cultural programs department at 904.632.3123.

Athletic Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Softball Women’s Tennis Women’s Volleyball

Visual and Performing Arts Band/Musicians Piano Vocalists/Chorale Jubilee Singers Dance Drama Technical Theatre Visual Arts Multimedia Graphic Design

Co-Curricular Brain Bowl Forensics (Persuasive Speaking or   Extemporaneous Speaking) Mathematics Competition Student Ambassadors Student Newspaper (The Campus Voice) SGA Leadership