financial aid: florida state financial aid programs
Florida Student Assistance Grant
The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) is a need-based program administered by the state of Florida. This grant is awarded to students who show financial need based upon the eligibility criteria of the grant program and the availability of funds.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
This Florida Lottery-funded scholarship was formed to reward Florida high school graduates who demonstrate high academic achievement and enroll in eligible Florida public or private postsecondary institutions. There are three award levels for which high school seniors may qualify: The Florida Academic Scholars Award, the Florida Medallion Scholarship, and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. The scholarship may be used for either full-time or part-time enrollment and is renewable. All initial applicants must meet the general requirements for participation in this program and specific requirements for the individual award. Applications and eligibility criteria are accessible from your high school guidance office.
Florida Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
The José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund is a need-based merit scholarship that provides financial assistance to eligible students of Hispanic origin who will attend Florida public or eligible private institutions. Applicants for undergraduate study must apply during their senior year of high school. Graduate students may apply, but priority for the scholarships is given to graduating high school seniors. The number of new awards made each year is subject to contributions from private sources and funds appropriated by the Florida Legislature.
Florida Prepaid College Plan
Students who own an account in the Florida Prepaid College Plan have several disbursement options from which to choose, details of which can be obtained directly from the
Florida Prepaid College Board (http://www.florida529plans.com/Prepaid/index.html or 1-800-552GRAD (4723)). Please note that the value of the contract and amount that will be paid to Digital Media Arts College on behalf of the student is approximately equal to the tuition at a Florida State Community College or University, depending on plan purchased. This represents only a small portion of the total tuition for the specialized education provided by Digital Media Arts College. The balance of tuition for Digital Media Arts College must be paid by other approved financial aid, loans or personal finances. The exact value of the student's contract for any given year must be obtained from the Florida Prepaid College Board.