Grants and Federal Work Study

Access to Better Learning and Education Grant Program (ABLE Grant)

Program Description

The Access to Better Learning and Education (ABLE) Grant Program provides tuition assistance to Florida undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs.

Initial Eligibility Requirements to Receive Funding

The student will:

Be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. A student’s residency and citizenship status are determined by the postsecondary institution. Questions regarding such status should be directed to the financial aid office or admissions office of the institution the student plans to attend.
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.
Not have previously received a baccalaureate degree.
Enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours per term, or the equivalent at an eligible Florida college or university in a baccalaureate degree program.
Meet Florida’s general eligibility requirements for receipt of state aid.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

The Florida Student Assistance Grant is a State of Florida grant awarded on the basis of student financial need and availability of funds. The awards may vary in amount from $200 to $1500 per academic year. The FSAG is available for associate of arts or science degree program students only.

Requirements for the FSAG:

Be a Florida resident for at least two consecutive years.
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Be enrolled in a B.S., A.A. or A.S. program.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, with priority given to those who will receive a Federal Pell Grant during the award year. FSEOG funds are limited. To be considered for an FSEOG award, you must submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the University and complete the financial aid application process with the Financial Aid Office each academic year, by Friday of the second week of your first semester of the year (for continuing students, the first semester of the academic year will generally be the Fall semester; for new or re-entering students, the first semester may be Fall, Spring or Summer).

In order to serve the best interests of our students, FNU allocates a percentage of these funds throughout the award year to be awarded each term for new and continuing students who are ready to be packaged for the award year or the remainder of the award year. First priority for receiving an FSEOG award will be an applicant with the lowest expected family contribution (EFC) who is also a Pell grant recipient during the award year. The annual range of possible FSEOG awards at FNU is currently $100 to $300.

If all Pell grant recipients receive an FSEOG award, the next priority for awarding FSEOG funds would be students with the lowest EFC who are not Pell recipients.

Federal Work-Study Program

Under Title I-C of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, Florida National University participates in the Federal Work Study Program, which creates part-time job opportunities for students from low-income families. These jobs range from five to twenty-five hours per week.

Students qualify for participation in the Federal Work Study Program if they are:

In need of financial aid as shown by the “Financial Aid Form” or the “Family Financial Statement”.
Capable of good academic work in university.
Able to meet job qualifications
Accepted for admission as full-time students (12 credits) in good standing.

Students with required skills and experiences may qualify for jobs in the following fields: clerical assistant, library assistant, typist, instructional assistant, and several off-campus positions.