2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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Early filers with a complete file will be given first priority
in determining eligibility to receive the Florida Student
Assistance Grant (FSAG), the Federal Supplemental
Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work Study
(FWS), and Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP).
Types of Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant - provided by the federal government to
students with demonstrated financial need seeking a two-year
degree or certificate. You may be eligible for a Pell Grant
even if you are enrolled in just one class. Award eligibility is
determined by the U.S. Department of Education and you
must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) annually.
Requirements:
• complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov;
• demonstrate financial need;
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
• be enrolled or accepted in an eligible degree or
certification program; and
• must meet all other Title IV eligibility requirements (i.e.,
ATB, Selective Service, SAP, etc.).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG) - is provided by the federal government to assist
students with the highest level of need. You must be enrolled
at least half-time to be considered for this grant. These funds
are very limited and are awarded to students who meet the
priority date as listed in the catalog and the availability of
funds.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) - is awarded to
a Florida resident a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, who
meets state mandated criteria. You can be full time or part
time to receive this award. To maintain eligibility for renewal
the following school year you must complete all coursework
enrolled in and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA during the
academic year in which you received this award. (As an FYI,
credit hours earned in the previous summer may be counted
in determining your renewal eligibility.) State priority date is
May 15. Funds are limited after this date.
Florida Student Assistance Grant-Career Education
(FSAG-CE) - is awarded to a Florida resident who is a U.S.
citizen or eligible non-citizen. You must be enrolled for a
minimum of 180 clock hours per term and you must maintain
a 2.0 cumulative GPA and complete all coursework enrolled
in. State priority date is May 15 and funds are limited after
this date.
Florida Bright Futures (BF) Scholarship Program -
includes several state-funded scholarships based on high
school academic achievement. It is for students who enroll
in an eligible Florida postsecondary educational institution
within three years of graduation from a Florida high school.
Students who are receiving the Bright Futures Scholarship
must be enrolled for a minimum of six non-remedial credits
and must be a degree or certificate seeking student. New
legislative changes for BF will require new and returning
students to submit a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) prior to receiving disbursements. For additional
information, call the Florida Department of Education
at (888)827-2004 or call our financial aid office at (863)
784-7134 or (863) 784-7254.
Repayment Procedure for BF Withdrawals - You will be
required to repay the cost of any course funded by BF that
you withdraw from after the drop/add period of each term.
Your repayment for the cost of withdrawn courses is required
to renew a BF award for a subsequent academic year.
Federal College Work Study (FWS) - federal monies are
awarded to students with financial need who express an
interest in working on-campus under the program. You may
work between 15 and 20 hours per week at the minimum
hourly wage. Selection is based on financial need as
determined by the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov, satisfactory
academic progress, available positions, funds, and job
interviews. You may contact the Career Center at (863)
784-7410 for information on available positions or to be
placed on a waiting list.
Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP) - This is a
need-based program funded by the state of Florida to provide
eligible SFCC students experience working on campus that
will complement and reinforce their educational and career
goals. You may work between 20 and 25 hours per week at
an hourly rate slightly above the minimum rate. Selection
is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA at
www.fafsa.gov, satisfactory academic progress, available
positions, funds, and job interviews. You may contact the
Career Center at (863) 784-7410 for information on available
positions or to be placed on a waiting list.
Federal Direct Student Loan Program - The Direct Loan
Program was created to simplify federal student loan
delivery and provide borrowers with flexible repayment
options with a single loan holder. The lender is the U.S.
Department of Education rather than a bank or other
financial institutions. South Florida Community College is
a participant in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program.
This program was created to simplify federal student loan
delivery and provide borrowers with flexible repayment
options with a single loan holder. The lender is the U.S.
Department of Education rather than a bank. As new and
returning students requesting a loan you must first apply for
all federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Once the
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