Financial Aid Programs Quick Guide

All programs require admission as a degree-seeking student in an eligible program of study. 

 
Title Deadlines Maximum Annual Amount Need Based Return to Top
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
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Florida Academic Scholars High school graduation $100 per credit hour (*amount subject to change each academic year). Awards are available fall and spring semesters only. No View Details
Florida Medallion Scholars High school graduation $76 per credit hour (*amount subject to change each academic year).  Awards are available fall and spring semesters only. No View Details
Florida Vocational Gold Seal Scholars High school graduation $75 per credit hour (*amount subject to change each academic year).  Awards are available fall and spring semesters only. No View Details
Graduate Programs
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Graduate Grant March 1 (priority deadline) Up to $1000 Yes View Details
Assistantships Varies Varies No View Details
Federal Direct Stafford Loan At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed. Varies, depending on unmet need and grade level. Subsidized: N/A Unsubsidized: No View Details
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed. Graduate students may borrow up to their cost of attendance, less any financial aid and other resources they are awarded. No View Details
Teach Grant At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed Up to $4000 per year to students who agree to teach full-time for at least four years: As a highly qualified teacher; At a school servicing low-income students; and in a high-need field. No View Details
Private Loan At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed Cost of attendance, less financial aid No View Details
Grants
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Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed

Not funded beginning 2011-2012

 Yes. Student must qualify for a Pell grant. View Details
Federal Pell Grants

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At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed For 2012-2013 the maximum Pell Grant (for a full time student) is $5500.00/year.  Yes View Details
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) April 1 (FAFSA Priority Deadline) Up to $1000 Yes View Details
Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants (SMART) At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed

Not funded beginning 2011-2012

 Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant View Details
First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) April 1 (FAFSA Priority Deadline) Varies based on available funds. Yes View Details
Teach Grant At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed Up to $4000 per year to students who agree to teach full-time for at least four years: As a highly qualified teacher; At a school servicing low-income students; and in a high-need field. No View Details
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) July 1 (Priority Deadline) Up to $1600 Yes View Details
UNF Grant/Institutional Grant April 1 (FAFSA Priority Deadline) Up to $1000 Yes View Details
Loans
Title Deadlines Maximum Annual Amount Need Based Return to Top
Federal Direct Stafford Loan At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed. Varies, dependent upon need and grade level. Subsidized: Yes (undergraduates only) Unsubsidized: No View Details
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed Cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources No View Details
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed Graduate students may borrow up to their cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources they are awarded. No View Details
Teach Grant At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed Up to $4000 per year to students who agree to teach full-time for at least four years: As a highly qualified teacher; At a school servicing low-income students; and in a high-need field. No View Details
Private Loan At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed. Students may borrow up to their cost of attendance, less any financial aid and other resources they are receiving. No View Details
UNF Scholarships for Freshmen
Title Deadlines Maximum Annual Amount Need Based Return to Top
UNF Academic Scholarship November 1 $5000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Presidential Scholarship November 1 $2500 annually for 4 years No View Details
Blue & Gold Scholarship November 1 $2000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Blue & Silver Scholarship November 1 $1000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Chartwells Meal Plan Scholarship November 1 Awards vary No View Details
SWOOP Scholarship April 1 $2000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Osprey Outreach Scholarship April 1 $5000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Ann C. Hicks Scholarship January 30 $3000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Catherine & Lewis Brantley Scholarship January 30 $2000 annually for 4 years No View Details
DuBow Scholarship January 30 $4000 annually for 4 years No View Details
FCH- Joseph H. Williams Scholarship January 30 $1000 non-renewable No View Details
Gray Scholarship January 30 $4000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Katherine Lovett Scholarship January 30 $2000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Presidential Endowed Scholarship January 30 $4000 annually for 4 years No View Details
Terry University Scholarship January 30 $4000 annually for 4 years No View Details
University Scholarship January 30 $2000 annually for 4 years No View Details
UNF Scholarships for Transfer Students & Adults
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Florida Community College Transfer Scholarship May 1 before intended entry term $2000 renewable Merit and/or Need View Details
2+2 Community College Transfer Scholarships May 1 before the intended entry term Award Amounts Vary Merit and/or Need View Details
Minority Community College Transfer Scholarship May 1 $1600 renewable Merit and/or Need View Details
Work Study / Employment
Title Deadlines Maximum Annual Amount Need Based Return to Top
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) April 1 (FAFSA Priority Deadline) Dependent upon funding Yes View Details
Job listings available through the career center www.UNFjobs.org View Details