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Financial aid refers to financial resources (other than a family's personal finances) that are used to pay for the cost of attendance at a place of higher learning. Financial aid consists of:
For Seniors: How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a federal application that a student must complete to receive any grants, loans, or work study to help pay for college. This form has to be completed each academic year by the student and parent, in order to be eligible to receive financial assistance. The application opens October 1. Every college has a different deadline date, so students are encouraged to check with each college they are applying to.
For more information, please visit: Federal Student Aid
The Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) is a state application that a student must complete in order to qualify for any scholarships or grants that Florida awards. The most popular scholarship is Bright Futures in which students can be awarded money based off their GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and community service hours. Seniors can apply for Florida financial aid after October 1 and it is due no later than August 31 after their senior year. Students graduating mid-year must have the application in by August 31st of the year they will graduate in order to apply the funds for spring semester.
For more information, please visit: OSFA