Visit the Web site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and fill out the necessary forms. You should receive a response from the Department of Education, including a Student Aid Report (SAR), within a week.
Evaluate your SAR to determine your overall eligibility for financial aid. This information will include whether you are eligible for a federal Pell Grant.
Contact the financial aid offices at your Florida schools of interest. Ask them about their eligibility requirements for students to receive the Florida Student Assistance Grant. This is the state of Florida's equivalent to the Pell Grant and is only awarded to students who qualify for a federal Pell Grant.
Enroll in one of the Florida schools where you are eligible for the Florida Student Assistance Grant, and the grant money will be deducted from your tuition and fees.