WELCOME TO COLLEGE ACADEMY BRACE
FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE
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Government (federal and state)
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Institutional scholarships (college/university)
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Private scholarships (foundations, clubs, church, companies, cities,etc)
opens Oct. 01 of senior year
STATE AID ( FFAA)
Government Aid
The Federal Government and the State Government are willing to help you pay for post-secondary school.
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The FEDERAL Government through the FAFSA will offer you: Free Money, Work Study and Loans depending on your parents’ income, how many people live in the house, and other circumstances.
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The STATE of Florida will also offer you money. They base mostly of their scholarships on academic performance ( Bright Futures handbook). However there are other moneys based on race and other circumstances. Apply even if you don't have the BRIGHT FUTURES REQUIREMENT.
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College/University Scholarships
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Most of the institutional scholarships are based on academics. FIU, FAU, UCF, UNF, FGCU, and many other public and private schools will give you money based on your academics. FSU has the First Generation Program called CARE. You need to check in every school you are applying what are their scholarship requirements. Some you need to apply, some you get it automatically.
Some of the out of state school will help you pay for college based on your income. Here is a list of school that will "meet your need".
Private Scholarships
There are literally millions of dollars that are available to students to tap into. Go to NAVIANCE under Colleges to find the list of LOCAL scholarships and NATIONAL scholarships.
Documentation needed for most scholarships:
- Transcripts
- Test Scores
- 2 or 3 letters of Recommendation - Inspiration Form
- SAR - Student Aid Report from FAFSA
- Essay
- Application
