Grants

Overview

Grants are financial aid that does not need to be paid back. All grants below use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply.

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Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Florida First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) Florida Open Door Grant

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant awarded to undergraduate students. If eligible, a student can receive the Pell Grant for a maximum of 12 full-time semesters or equivalent.

You do not need to be full-time to receive Pell Grant funds. Pell Grant award amounts vary depending on your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA and the number of eligible credit hours you are enrolled in each semester (Pell Enrollment Intensity).

How does my enrollment affect my Pell Grant amount?

  • All Pell Grant students will be shown estimated awards based on full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours) before registering for classes.
  • You do not have to be enrolled full-time to receive the Pell Grant.
  • Awards adjust based on your Pell Enrollment Intensity {See video below) at certain points throughout the semester.
    • If you withdraw from a class your enrollment intensity will be reduced and therefore your total Pell Grant award will be reduced. This may mean you will owe money back for any grant funds disbursed that you are no longer eligible for.
    • If you add eligible classes in later mini-terms your enrollment intensity will increase. This will increase your Pell Grant amount until you exceed 12 credit hours.
  • Classes must apply toward your program of study, to be calculated as part of your enrollment intensity. To review your schedule and see your financial aid eligible coursework log in to eSantaFe, select the My Classes menu, and click My Schedule.

Learn more about the Pell Grant at StudentAid.gov.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is available to undergraduate Pell Grant recipients demonstrating exceptional need. Because funding is limited this grant is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis based on early FAFSA application date to students with a low Student Aid Index (SAI).

After completing the FAFSA and the financial aid process, qualifying students are automatically awarded the FSEOG award based on available funding. There is no need to contact the financial aid office.

Previous recipients of FSEOG may not receive the award every year. Each year SAI and FAFSA application date are used to determine recipients. For the best chance to receive FSEOG complete your FAFSA early.

A minimum enrollment of 6 eligible credit hours per semester is required in order to receive FSEOG. This award will be cancelled if a student is enrolled less than halftime when enrollment is calculated for that semester. You must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, not be in default on a federal student loans, or owe a grant repayment. Awards are subject to change if any corrections or changes are made to your file.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program is available to degree-seeking, Florida resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need. Because funding is limited this grant is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis based on early FAFSA application date to students with a low Student Aid Index (SAI).

After completing the FAFSA and the financial aid process, qualifying students are automatically awarded the FSAG based on available funding. There is no need to contact the financial aid office.

Previous recipients of FSAG may not receive the award every year. Each year SAI and FAFSA application date are used to determine recipients. For the best chance to receive FSAG complete your FAFSA early.

A minimum enrollment of 6 eligible credit hours per semester is required to receive FSAG. This award will be cancelled if a student is enrolled less than halftime when enrollment is calculated for that semester. You must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, not have earned a bachelor's degree, and not be in default on a federal student loans, or owe a grant repayment. Awards are subject to change if any corrections or changes are made to your file.

First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG)

The First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) program is available to degree-seeking, resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need, and whose parent(s) have not earned a baccalaureate or higher degree.

Each year, the State of Florida and schools must determine if there is enough funding to participate in this program. The Financial Aid Office is informed of the amount of money available to award students for the FGMG after the fall term begins each year, usually in late October.

A minimum enrollment of 6 eligible credit hours per semester is required to receive FGMG. This award will be cancelled if a student is enrolled less than halftime when enrollment is calculated for that semester. You must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, not be in default on a federal student loans, or owe a grant repayment. Awards are subject to change if any corrections or changes are made to your file.

Florida Open Door Grant

This grant pays 100% of the tuition, fees, books, supplies, and assessment costs for certain career and technical education programs at SF. Students may qualify for a living expenses stipend while completing their program. Stipend amounts vary based on available funding.

Eligible Programs at SF

How to Apply

  1. Pick an Eligible Program: If one of the eligible programs above interests you, visit the program page to speak with an advisor. The eligible program must be your primary and only program of study to receive the Open Door Grant.
  2. Apply for Admission: Complete the Santa Fe College Application for Admission
  3. Demonstrate Florida Residency: Complete the Florida Residency for Discounted Tuition process as part of the Admissions Application.
  4. Apply for the Open Door Grant: Complete the Open Door Grant Application in your SF Scholarship Portal.