Types of Financial Aid

Direct Subsidized Loans — Low interest federal loans made to eligible students who demonstrate financial need to help cover the costs of higher education. Interest is paid by the U.S. Department of Education while the student is enrolled at least half-time. For more information, visit the Federal Student Loan Program webpage.

Direct Unsubsidized Loans — Low interest federal loans made to eligible students, but in this case, the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan. However, the loan cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance, and the student is responsible for interest payments while in school. For more information, visit the Federal Student Loan Program webpage.

Direct PLUS Loans for Parents — A loan available to parents of dependent students to help pay for their educational expenses. Parents are required to demonstrate credit worthiness. Parents will begin repaying both the principal and the interest while the student is enrolled in college.

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) — A federal work program that provides jobs to help pay for educational expenses. This program encourages community service and work related to the student’s program of study. Students will be paid at least the federal minimum wage and can work 10 to 20 hours per week.

Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP) — A need-based program providing eligible Florida students work experiences to complement and reinforce their educational and career goals. For more information, visit the FWEP webpage.

Scholarships are a source of aid available to students who meet certain eligibility requirements.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program — A merit scholarship awarded to Florida high school graduates. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits, be degree-seeking, and meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid. Scholarships will be paid at a flat "per credit" rate. In addition, students who withdraw during the semester will be required to repay the Bright Futures funding received for the classes from which they withdraw. Finally, in order to be eligible for renewal awards, the Bright Futures Program measures the number of credit hours a student must earn based on their enrollment type. For example, a student who is funded full-time (12 hours) in Term 1 and funded three-quarter time (9 hours) in Term 2 is required to earn a minimum of 21 credit hours by the conclusion of the spring term. Students may review important information pertaining to their award on the Florida Department of Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance website by logging in with their state ID and PIN.

If you have been admitted to Florida State College at Jacksonville you can use the Scholarship Management Site to learn more about available scholarship opportunities.

Child Care Grants 

Child care grants are available for eligible students with dependent children. The grants pay up to 60 percent of eligible child care costs. For more information, contact the campus Student Success office.

Talent Grants For Athletics, Fine Arts and Co-Curricular Activities 

Talent grants are awarded to selected students based on a specified talent. Recipients are selected through an audition or other demonstration of talent. Grants are given for athletics, fine arts, as well as for participation in certain extracurricular organizations.

For more information about athletic talent grants, contact the athletic department at (904) 646-2202; fine arts grants, contact the fine arts department at (904) 646-2162 or co-curricular grants, contact the cultural programs department at (904) 632-3123.