The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) is a state need-based grant for Florida residents enrolled at eligible Florida institutions. Key facts about how it works:
- Administered by the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) and funded by state appropriation.
- SF's annual pool is limited.
- Awards go automatically to eligible students with the lowest Student Aid Indexes (SAI) and earliest FAFSA submissions.
- There is no separate application.
Eligibility
To receive FSAG at SF, a student must:
- Be a Florida resident for tuition purposes
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Have a completed FAFSA on file demonstrating substantial financial need
- Not have earned a prior bachelor's degree
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester in an eligible undergraduate program (per Florida Statute 1009.50)
- Be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program, unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made
Award Amount
Award amounts are set by OSFA based on state funding and student need and vary year to year. A student sees their FSAG award in the Financial Aid Portal [WEB LINK: eSantaFe login] once the aid offer is issued.
Enrollment and Disbursement
The award is canceled if enrollment falls below 6 credit hours at the enrollment lock date, per Florida Statute 1009.50.
All enrolled hours in an eligible program count for FSAG, similar to Bright Futures and different from the federal aid rules that count only program-applicable hours.
Withdrawal Impact
FSAG is not subject to Return of Title IV. State rules may require repayment if a student withdraws and does not meet completion requirements.
Renewal
FSAG is reviewed each year. A student who continues to meet eligibility and submits a FAFSA each year is considered for renewal, subject to funding availability. Funding is limited, so renewal is not guaranteed even for a prior-year recipient.