2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXTypes of Financial AidFederal & State Financial Aid Programs - (FederalRepayment Rules apply)Federal Pell Grants - This is the largest of the federalgovernment’s student aid programs and is the startingpoint for most students seeking financial assistance.The qualifications for this are outlined on the federalapplication (FAFSA).Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant(FSEOG) - Generally, these very limited funds areawarded to the neediest students as determined bythe federal need analysis from the FAFSA. When all ofthe money is awarded, there are no more FSEOG fundsavailable for the academic year. If you qualify by havingsufficient financial need, you are automatically consideredfor the FSEOG on the basis of your FAFSA.Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) - To be eligiblefor the FSAG at SFCC the following must be met:1. Must have demonstrated a financial need (completethe FAFSA), and2. Must have met the advertised priority date, and3. Must have been a resident of Florida for one-yearor be classified as a Florida resident by Admissionsprior to the first day of class, and4. Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA on all previous collegework, and5. Must have earned credit hours equivalent to yourenrollment status during each term of the prioracademic year in which state aid was received(12 credit hours for each term of full-time enrollment,9 credit hours for each term of three-quarter-timeenrollment, and 6 credit hours for eachterm of half-time enrollment), and7. You must enroll as a full-time student (minimum12 credit hours) to receive a full-time FSAG award.If you are enrolled part-time (6-11 credit hours perterm), you may be eligible for a part-time FSAGaward. SFCC receives a limited part-time FSAGallocation. These awards will be prorated accordingto enrollment status, and will be offered untilthe limited funds are exhausted, and8. Meet any other criteria as established by the StateOffice of Student Financial Assistance. SFCC FAOmakes final determination of eligibility and suchdetermination must include all other sources ofassistance you receive including veteran benefits.Federal College Work Study (FWS) - A limited numberof part-time work study positions are funded by moniesreceived from the federal government each year. Ifyou complete the FAFSA and have financial need asdetermined from that application, you may be consideredfor employment. Selection is based on financialneed, available positions, funds, and job interviews.Contact the Financial Aid Office for information on availablepositions or to be placed on a “waiting list.”43