Types of Aid

Need –Based Aid

Federal Aid

Pell Grant

A non-repayable grant awarded to applicants who demonstrate high need. The amount of the grant depends specifically on information collected from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Award amounts will ranges from $555 to $5,550.

Perkins Loan

A federal loan with a fixed interest rate of 5 percent, repayable after the student graduates or ceases enrollment on at least a half-time basis.  Award amounts will range from $200 to $4,000.  The Office of Financial Aid determines award amounts based on information collected from the FAFSA.    

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

A non-repayable grant that is available only to Pell Grant recipients. The Office of Financial Aid determines the recipient and amounts based on the level of demonstrated need.  Awards range from $200 to $1,000.

Work-Study Program

Job opportunities are available both on campus and at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB). Jobs are assigned to students who have sufficient need and who express a desire to work. The normal work week is six hours, and the minimum wage is paid. The standard work award is $1400 per year for on-campus jobs and $1600 per year for FSDB jobs.

Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan

Interest free while enrolled at least half-time and for 6 months after.  Payments on this fixed interest rate loan begin after the student graduates or ceases enrollment on at least a half-time basis. The loan is the student's option, and the amount he/she can borrow is based on the student's level of demonstrated need and his/her year in school.  The Stafford Loan has a limit on the maximum amount that can be borrowed per year.  It is also based on the student’s year in school.  The maximum amounts available for an academic year are as follows: Freshman (0 – 29 credits), $3,500; Sophomore (30 – 59 credits), $4,500; Junior/Senior (60 – 90 or more credits), $5,500.

Note: All students that qualify for a Subsidized Loan also automatically qualify for an additional Unsubsidized Loan (see Non-Need Based Aid) of $2,000. A student’s combined Subsidized plus Unsubsidized Loan Total cannot exceed the corresponding maximum limits shown above plus the additional $2,000.For example; Freshmen can borrow a total of $3,500 plus$2,000 for a total of $5,500 for the year but the maximum Subsidized Loan will not exceed $3,500.

State of Florida

Florida Student Assistance Grant

A non-repayable grant for students who are permanent Florida residents. Each year, the State sets a qualifying EFC benchmark, with any student at or under the EFC being potentially eligible. A student who submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on a timely basis is automatically considered. The amount of the grant depends on funds provided by the state legislature, but it is usually in the $400 to $1,800 range.

Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)

A state supported campus job program.  Florida residents with financial need who express a desire to work on campus are considered for FWEP.  The normal work week is six hours, and the minimum wage is paid. The standard work award is $1400 per year.

Other States

A few states such as Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont provide grants to their permanent residents who attend Flagler College. The amounts of the grants vary from state to state and depend on the student's level of need. A student should inquire at his/her high school guidance office as to whether such a grant is available.

Flagler College

Need Grants

A non-repayable grant awarded to students who demonstrate high need. The Financial Aid Office determines recipients and amounts based on the FAFSA and other awarded aid. Awards usually range between $200 and $2,000.

Non-Need Based Aid

Federal Aid

Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan

An interest bearing fixed interest rate loan, repayable after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. The Stafford Loan has a limit on the maximum amount that can be borrowed per year, based on the student’s year in school.  The maximum amounts available for an academic year are as follows: Freshman (0 – 29 credits), $3,500; Sophomore (30 – 59 credits), $4,500; Junior/Senior (60 – 90 or more credits), $5,500.

Note: All students that qualify for a Subsidized Loan also automatically qualify for an additional Unsubsidized Loan (see Non-Need Based Aid) of $2,000. A student’s combined Subsidized plus Unsubsidized Loan Total cannot exceed the corresponding maximum limits shown above plus the additional $2,000.For example; Freshmen can borrow a total of $3,500 plus$2,000 for a total of $5,500 for the year but the maximum Subsidized Loan will not exceed $3,500.

To be eligible, a student must first attempt to qualify for need-based aid (using the FAFSA). A separate Federal Direct Stafford Loan application must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.

Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS)

The Federal Parent PLUS Loan is a great alternative to supplement your student's financial aid if additional funds are needed.  The PLUS loan has simple interest and a low fixed interest rate that is available to parents of dependent students.  Repayment begins 60 days after the first disbursement or may be deferred to 6 months after the student graduates or drops below half-time.  The maximum amount available is determined by subtracting all financial aid the student is receiving from the Cost of Attendance.  A separate Federal Direct Plus Loan application must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.  No other lenders' forms are accepted; please download the proper forms below.

Parent PLUS Loan Application and Brochure

State of Florida

The State of Florida offers a number of non-need scholarships to freshmen. These include: Florida Academic Scholars, Florida Top Scholars, Florida Medallion Scholar, Robert Byrd Scholarship, Chappie James Scholarship, and the Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship.

Florida Student Scholarship & Grant Programs

Financial aid programs sponsored by the State of Florida which involve submission of an application to Flagler College are outlined in the following paragraphs:

Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)

The FRAG (formerly the Florida Tuition Voucher) was created by the 1979 Florida Legislature to provide tuition assistance to resident students attending eligible nonprofit private colleges and universities located in the state. Funds for the support of the FRAG are contingent each year on the appropriations made available by the Florida Legislature. Thus, the amount of the grant varies from year to year. 

To receive the FRAG, at least one of a dependent student's parents must have been a permanent one year resident of the State of Florida prior to the first day of classes of the semester.  If the student is claiming an independent status, he/she must have been a permanent one year resident, for other than educational purposes, prior to the first day of classes of the semester. In addition, a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis (12 hours or more), must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree, and he/she must meet very specific satisfactory academic progress requirements. These requirements include, but are not limited to: maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and earning 12 hours each semester for which the FRAG is received. A student can receive the FRAG for a maximum of nine semesters.

Florida Minority Teacher Scholarship

This scholarship was initiated to attract minority students into teaching careers in the State of Florida. The amount of the scholarship is $4,000 per year. Eligible students include African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-American and Native Americans. In addition, a student must be a Florida resident, a junior or senior, and must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program at Flagler.

Florida Prepaid

Flagler College does accept the Florida Prepaid College Plan.  Once admitted, students must submit the proper forms to notify the state of the intent to enroll.  If you have further questions, feel free to contact the Flagler College Business Office, (904) 819-6230.

Florida Prepaid Plan Forms

E-mail Flagler College Business Office 

Flagler College

Annual Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available on a year-to-year basis. These scholarships are provided by individuals or organizations who specify the eligibility requirements. Those requirements vary widely and include such things as academic record, need, major, intended career, and area of residency. Annual scholarships will be publicized as they become available, and application instructions are provided at that time. Please note: full-time enrollment is required for all Flagler College institutional scholarships. 

Athletic Scholarships

As an NCAA Division II institution, athletic scholarships are awarded at the coach's discretion in the following sports: baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross-country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis and volleyball.

Work Program

This program is designed to provide non-need students with work opportunities on campus and at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB). Since priority for jobs is given to students with need, a non-need student is assigned a job usually when he/she is specifically requested by a work supervisor because of special skills or talent. A student not requested on this basis can apply for a job through the Office of Financial Aid, at which time he/she is placed on a waiting list. The normal work week is six hours and the minimum wage is paid. The standard work award is $700 per semester for on-campus jobs and $700 for FSDB jobs.

Lewis-Wiley Scholar Awards

Two awards are given annually to high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and leadership. The awards are based on merit without regard to financial need. The funds for the Lewis-Wiley Scholar Awards are provided by a private trust established by Mr. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., and his sister, Mrs. James L. Wiley.