Florida student grants

State grants for Florida students, verified on the official agency site, plus the federal grants every eligible student can get. Start with the FAFSA.

Florida state grants

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Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

$200–$3,260 per year (2026–27) · Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance

Who qualifies: Florida residents with financial need (SAI up to 9,984 in 2026–27) at participating Florida institutions; Talented Twenty students get priority.

How to apply: File the FAFSA; each college sets its own procedures.

Deadline: Set by each college — file the FAFSA early.

Need-basedFLGrant
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026

Federal grants for Florida students

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Federal Pell Grant

$7,395 per year (2026–27 maximum) · U.S. Department of Education (Federal Student Aid)

Who qualifies: Undergraduates with exceptional financial need who have not earned a bachelor's degree. Amount depends on your Student Aid Index, cost of attendance and enrollment status. Does not have to be repaid.

How to apply: File the FAFSA each year; no separate application.

Deadline: Rolling — file the FAFSA as early as possible each year; schools and states set earlier priority dates.

Need-basedGrant
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026
See deadline note

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

$100–$4,000 per year · U.S. Department of Education; awarded by each participating college

Who qualifies: Undergraduates with exceptional financial need (priority to Pell recipients). Not every college participates, and funds run out — apply early.

How to apply: File the FAFSA early and check your college's financial aid deadlines.

Deadline: First-come at each college — each school sets its own deadline for campus-based aid.

Need-basedGrant
Official site ↗Last verified Oct 15, 2026

All federal grants →

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Always confirm on the official site. Grant amounts, deadlines and rules change every year and depend on state funding. We list only grants we confirmed on the administering agency's official page and show the date we last checked. We are not affiliated with any government agency.

Frequently asked questions

What state grants are available in Florida?

Our verified list for Florida includes: Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG). Eligible Florida students can also get the federal Pell Grant and FSEOG.

How do I apply for the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)?

File the FAFSA; each college sets its own procedures. Deadline: Set by each college — file the FAFSA early.

How do I apply for federal and state grants?

For almost every grant on this site, the first step is the free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Many states use the FAFSA alone; some add a short state application. File as early as you can — many state grants are first-come, first-served.

When should I file the FAFSA for 2027–28?

As soon as it opens for the year. Federal Pell has a late federal deadline, but state grants and college aid often have early priority dates or run out of money.

Do grants have to be paid back?

Generally no. A grant may have to be repaid if you withdraw early, and the TEACH Grant becomes a loan if you don't complete its teaching service requirement.

How often is this grant list checked?

Every week our checker re-opens each official grant page and flags changes for review. Each grant shows its last verified date. Last site update: Oct 15, 2026.