What kind of aid is available for Florida residents?

The state provides a dollar amount for each Bright Futures level to be applied to private institutions.

In 2023-24, the state provided $212 per academic credit hour (approx. $6,784 per academic year) for Academic Scholars to use towards private college tuition. The state provided $159 per academic credit hour (approx. $5,088 per academic year) for Medallion Scholars to use towards private college tuition.

All full-time undergraduate students who meet the Florida Residency requirements receive the Effective Access to Student Education Grant (EASE) that can be applied to their college costs. The award for EASE for the academic school year 2023-2024 is $3,500.

All full-time undergraduate students who meet the Florida residency requirements, complete the FAFSA, and demonstrate financial need with an EFC less than $8,566, are eligible to receive the need-based Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG). For the 2023-2024 academic year, the annual award varies depending upon the student’s EFC, and the maximum EFC for eligibility is $8,566.

Pre-paid Savings

Families can use their pre-paid college fund savings towards tuition at a private school. The fund should contribute approximately $3,000-$4,500 per year based on the plan chosen.    
What kind of aid is available for students who are not residents of Florida or citizens of the U.S.?
There are many scholarship and grant opportunities unique to each PCUF institution that can reduce a student’s costs.  Please visit the websites of each individual PCUF institution for information on scholarships, grants and further financial assistance.