Tuition Aid Grants

Federal Pell Grant Program

• The federal Pell grant is one of the basic grant programs for students in the United States. Formerly known as the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant (BEOG) program, Pell grants help students who show financial need attend post-secondary schools. Over 5,400 schools across the U.S. accept Pell grants. To be eligible, students must not have received their first bachelors degree unless they are enrolled in post-baccalaureate programs for teaching. Grant amounts are determined by several factors including the student's enrollment status, the school's cost of attendance, whether the student is attending school for the entire academic year or less and the expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC, which is calculated using the information provided on the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is the amount that the student's family can afford to pay for school. No student can receive Pell grants from more than one school at a time.

  U.S. Department of Education

  400 Maryland Avenue SW

  Washington, D.C. 20202

  1-800-872-5327

  ed.gov

Florida Student Assistance Grant Program

• There are state programs available that sponsor grants to help students pay for college. The Florida Department of Education sponsors the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Program. This grant program is open to students who attend public and private colleges and universities in the state of Florida. Grant amounts range from $200 to $2235 per year. Students must be a Florida resident and have completed their FAFSA forms to determine how much aid is needed. The students must also maintain minimum grade point averages (GPAs) and credit hours to renew their financial awards each year. Students must be in default of any federal or state loans unless repayment arrangements are made or have already received a baccalaureate degree.

  Florida Department of Education

  Office of Student Financial Assistance

  State Scholarship and Grant Programs

  325 West Gaines Street Suite 1314

  Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

  1-888-827-2004

  floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Verizon Tuition Assistance Program/Scholarship Program

• Employees can receive tuition assistance from their employers. An example is the Verizon Tuition Assistance Program. This program can cover 100 percent of employees tuition cost up to $8,000 per year. Employees must be enrolled in accredited institutions of higher education to be eligible. Verizon also offers $20,000 scholarships to the children of their employees based on academic performance, financial need and extracurricular leadership activities.

  Verizon

  P.O. Box 6000

  Hayden, ID 83835

  1-800-VERIZON

  verizon.com