Financial Aid Programs At-A-Glance

Grants
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG)	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)	At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $750 over 2 semesters as a freshman, up to $1,300 over 2 semesters as a sophomore	Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant	Cumulative 3.0 GPA after earning 30 credit hours	12	Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain a 3.0 GPA	Federal grant for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree who completed rigorous high school programs. First day class attendance required.
Federal Pell Grants	FAFSA	At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed	U.S. Dept. of Education	Up to $4050	Yes	Maintain Satisfactory Progress	12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant Less than 6 hours 1/4 grant	Complete the FAFSA each year	Federal grant for undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. First day class attendance required.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)	FAFSA	March 1 (priority deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $1000	Yes	Maintain Satisfactory Progress	12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant	Complete the FAFSA each year	Federally funded grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. First day class attendance required.
Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants (SMART)	FAFSA	At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $4,000 over 2 semesters as a junior; up to $4,000 over 2 semesters as a senior	Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant	Must be pursuing specific majors & have cumulative 3.0 GPA	12	Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain a 3.0 GPA	Federal grant for 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree within certain majors. Ineligible after earning 120 hours. First day class attendance required.
First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG)	FAFSA, FGMG Certification	FAFSA-March 1st(Priority Deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $5500 for two semesters as a junior/senior Up to $3500 for two semesters as a freshman Up to $4500 for two semesters as a sophomore	Yes	3.0 HS GPA & 2.5 USF GPA	12 Full-time enrollment in USF classes only.	Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain a 2.5 USF GPA	Awards contingent upon receipt of state funding & institutional matching funds.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)	FAFSA	July 1 (priority deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $1600	Yes	Maintain 2.0 USF GPA	12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant	Complete the FAFSA each year; earn 24 cr. hrs./yr.¹	State funded grant for undergraduate, Florida residents, Pell eligible.
USF Grant	FAFSA	March 1 (priority deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $1000	Yes	Maintain 2.0 USF GPA Undergraduate; 3.0 USF GPA Graduate	6 for half grant, undergraduate (5 for half grant, graduate)	Complete the FAFSA each year	USF funded grant for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
Federal TEACH Grant (Converts to an unsubsidized direct loan if service obligation is not met.)	FAFSA, TEACH Grant Certification Notice	At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to 4,000 per academic year. 16,000 maximum for undergraduate and post baccalaureate. 8,000 maximum for gradute level students.	No	Cumulative 3.25 GPA for each payment period. Score above 75th percentile on admission test (SAT, ACT, or GRE)	Undergraduate 12 for full grant 9 for 3/4 grant 6 for half grant Less than 6 hours for 1/4 grant Graduate 9 for full grant 5-8 graduate for half grant	Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain at least a 3.25 GPA each payment period	Administration of the program will begin on 7/1/08. Students must certify that they understand the terms and conditions. If the terms and conditions are not met, the grant must be repaid as an Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan, with interest accrued from the date(s) of original disbursement.
Loans (must be repaid)
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
Federal Stafford Loan	FAFSA, Lender Request, Entrance Interview, Master Promissory Note	At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed	USF Office of Financial Aid	Varies, dependent upon need and grade level	Yes (subsidized) No (unsubsidized)	Maintain Satisfactory Progress	6 undergraduate (5 graduate)	Complete the FAFSA each year	Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 6.8% interest begins 6 months after termination of schooling. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/Loans.html.
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)	FAFSA, Credit Review, Master Promissory Note	At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed	USF Office of Financial Aid after credit is pre-approved	Cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources	No	Maintain Satisfactory Progress & Credit Worthiness	6 undergraduate (5 graduate)	Complete the FAFSA each year and have credit preapproved	Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 8.5% interest begins 60 days after receipt of funds. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/nonyear/Fed PLUS.html.
Federal Grad Plus	FAFSA, Credit Review, Master Promissory Note	At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed	USF Office of Financial Aid after credit is pre-approved	Cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources	No	Maintain Satisfactory Progress & Credit Worthiness	5	Complete the FAFSA each year and have credit preapproved	Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 8.5% interest begins 60 days after receipt of funds. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/grad.htm
Federal Perkins Loan	FAFSA, FPLUS Request, Entrance Interview, Promissory Note	March 1 (priority deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $2000 for undergraduate Up to $4000 for graduate	Yes	Maintain Satisfactory Progress	6 undergraduate (5 graduate)	Complete the FAFSA each year	Federally funded deferred payment loan. Repayment with 5% interest beginning 9 months after termination of schooling.
USF Loan	FAFSA, Entrance Interview, Promissory Note	March 1 (priority deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $3000	Yes	Maintain 2.5 USF GPA (3.0 graduate)	6	Complete the FAFSA each year	USF funded deferred payment loan. Repayment with 5% interest beginning 9 months after termination of schooling.
Work/Employment
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) Job listings available through the career center www.career.usf.edu St. Petersburg www.stpete.usf.edu/career	FAFSA	March 1 (priority deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Dependent upon funding	Yes	Maintain Satisfactory Progress	6 undergraduate (5 graduate)	Complete the FAFSA each year	Federally funded part-time employment programs. Student is paid every 2 weeks for hours worked. Contact Career Center for available positions. Career Center maintains listing of part-time jobs listed by various USF offices.
USF Scholarships for New Freshmen - Fall 2007
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Merit Scholars	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$10,000 annually for 4 years, a laptop computer	No	Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Recipients of National Merit awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF.
USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Hispanic and National Achievement Scholars	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$7,500 annually for 4 years	No	Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Recipients of National Achievement, National Hispanic awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF.
USF Presidential	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$2500 annually for 4 years	No	4.0+ high school GPA and 1240+ SAT (28+ ACT)	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Have all supporting academic credentials into USF by February 1. Must be a Florida resident.
USF Directors Award	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$1500 annually for 4 years	No	3.7+ high school GPA and 1210+ SAT (27+ ACT)	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award
USF Scholar	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$1000 annually for 4 years	No	3.5+ high school GPA and 1150+ SAT (or 25+ ACT)	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Have all supporting academic credentials into USF by February 1. Must be a Florida resident.
USF Honors	USF Admissions Application	January 14	USF Office of Admissions	$500 annually for 4 years	No	Must be admitted to USF Honors College	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award
USF Research Scholars			USF Honors College	$3500	No	4.0 USF GPA, 1350+ SAT (or 32+ ACT)	12	Non-renewable
USF Fine Arts Talent Grants	Varies	February 28	College of Visual and Performing Arts	Varies	No	Varies	12	Varies
USF Valedictorian	USF Admissions Application	April 15	USF Office of Admissions	$1000 annually for 4 years	No	Must be designated as Valedictorian from a FL high school	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award
Ventures Scholars	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$500 annually for 4 years	No	Must be designated as Ventures Scholar	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Provide proof by February 1 as being a designated Venture Scholar.
USF History of Achievement Scholarship	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$1500 annually for 4 years	No	Variable criteria	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award
USF Scholastic Achievement Scholarship	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$1500 annually for 4 years	No	Variable criteria	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award
USF Scholarships for New Freshmen (Non-Florida Residents) - Fall 2007
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Merit Scholars	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	100% tuition annually for 4 years, on-campus room and board, a laptop computer	No	Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Recipients of National Merit awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF.
USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Hispanic and National Achievement Scholars	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	100% tuition annually for 4 years	No	Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Recipients of National Achievement, National Hispanic awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF.
USF National Green and Gold Plus	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$4500 annually for 4 years	No	3.5+ high school GPA and 1200+ SAT (or 28+ ACT)	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Must have all supporting credentials into USF by February 1.
USF National Green and Gold Talent	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$3000 annually for 4 years	No	Varies	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Must have all supporting credentials into USF by February 1.
USF National Green and Gold	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$2250 annually for 4 years	No	3.0+ high school GPA and 1150-1190 SAT (or 25-27 ACT)	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Must have all supporting credentials into USF by February 1.
USF Latin American/Caribbean Scholarship	USF Admissions Application	December 31	USF Office of Admissions	$500 annually, temporary Florida residency	No	For Latin American/Caribbean students only, variable criteria	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Scholarship for non-Florida residents of the Latin Americas and the Caribbean. Limited number of awards.
USF Scholarships for Adult & Transfer Students
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
USF Frank H. Spain/Betty Gillies Community College Transfer Scholarship	USF Admissions Application, and Nomination Form		USF Office of Admissions	$1500 annually for 2 years	No	Receive nomination from college where enrolled prior to transfer, 3.5 GPA	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Student is nominated by the community/junior college where enrolled prior to transfer.
USF Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship	USF Admissions Application, and Letter of Recommendation		USF Office of Admissions	$2000 annually for 2 years	No	3.5 GPA, and one letter of reference (from ΦΘΚ advisor)	12	Renewable up to 4 semesters, 3.5 USF GPA	Designated for community/junior college graduates with membership in the ΦΘΚ Honors Society.
USF History of Achievement Transfer Scholarship	FAFSA, USF Admissions Application	November 1 (spring) or April 1 (summer/fall)	USF Office of Admissions	$2000 annually	No	3.0 GPA and variable criteria	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Competitive merit-based scholarship for African-American students who have transferred from a Florida community/junior college.
USA Today® Community College Scholarship	Verification of Award		USF Office of Admissions	$2000 annually	No	USA Today® Community College All-Florida Academic Team	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	For individuals selected to the USA Today® Community College All-Florida Academic Team.
USF Scholastic Achievement Scholarship	USF Admissions Application		USF Office of Admissions	$2000 annually	No	3.0 GPA and variable criteria	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Preference is given to students who are from the first generation of their family to attend college. Awards are based on the ATSS application and interviews.
USF Access Community College Transfer Scholarship	FAFSA, USF Admissions Application, and Transfer Scholarship Application		USF Office of Admissions	Based on state funding	Yes	A.A. (or approved A.S.) degree, 3.0 GPA	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Based on need/merit of transferring A.A. (or approved A.S.) minority graduates from accredited Florida community colleges.
USF Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship	FAFSA, USF Admissions Application, and Transfer Scholarship Application		USF Office of Admissions	$2000 annually	Yes	3.2+ USF GPA, and demonstrated financial need	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Competitive scholarship for upper-level transfer students.
USF Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Transfer Scholarship	USF Admissions Application, and Transfer Scholarship Application		USF Office of Admissions	$500 annually, and temporary Florida residency	No	Must be admitted to USF, and 3.0 GPA	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award	Scholarship for non-Florida residents of the Latin Americas and the Caribbean. Limited number of awards.
USF Green and Gold Transfer	USF Admissions Application		USF Office of Admissions	$2500 annually ($1250/semester)	No	Upper level transfer, Non-Florida resident, 3.5 GPA	12	3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 or 30 USF cr. hrs.³ based on terms and conditions of award
USF Privately-Funded Scholarships
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
Florida Top Scholars	Florida Financial Aid Application	High school graduation	State of Florida	100% tuition plus $300 per semester, and $375 stipend per semester (prorated by number of hours)	No	See high school counselor or Bright Futures website	6	3.0 cumulative GPA, and earn 12 cr. hrs./yr.³	Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Florida Academic Scholars	Florida Financial Aid Application	High school graduation	State of Florida	100% tuition plus $300 per semester (prorated by number of hours)	No	See high school counselor or Bright Futures website	6	3.0 cumulative GPA, and earn 12 cr. hrs./yr.³	Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Florida Medallion Scholars	Florida Financial Aid Application	High school graduation	State of Florida	75% tuition and fees (prorated by number of hours)	No	See high school counselor or Bright Futures website	6	2.75 cumulative GPA, and earn 12 cr. hrs./yr.³	Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Florida Vocational Gold Seal Scholars	Florida Financial Aid Application	High school graduation	State of Florida	75% tuition and fees (prorated by number of hours)	No	See high school counselor or Bright Futures website	6	2.75 cumulative GPA, and earn 12 cr. hrs./yr.³	Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Graduate Programs
Type	Forms Required	Deadlines	Who Awards the Funds?	Annual Maximum Amount	Need Based	Additional Award Criteria	Minimum Credit Hours Per Term	Renewal Criteria	Additional Information
Graduate Diversity and Access Fellowship	USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA	February 2	USF Graduate School	$8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level $12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level	No	Strong consideration to underrepresented students in underrepresented disciplines.	9	Earn 9 hours each semester, and request reconsideration each year	One year renewable for masters-level. Two years renewable for doctoral-level. Not available for summer.
Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Graduate Scholarship	USF Graduate Admissions Application & FAFSA	February 1	USF Graduate School	$500 annually, and temporary Florida residency	No	For Latin American and Caribbean students only	9	3.0 USF GPA
McKnight Foundation Doctorate Fellowship	Florida Education Foundation Application & FAFSA	January 15	USF Graduate School	$12,000 ($6000 per semester), plus tuition and fees	No	African-American Graduate Student, U.S. citizen or permanent resident	9	Earn 9 hours each semester, and request reconsideration each year	Selected majors.
Graduate Diversity & Access Summer Program	Florida Education Foundation Application & FAFSA	February 2	USF Graduate School	$1300 (for summer semester only)	No	New graduate student, U.S. citizen or permanent resident	9	None	Program provides funds for orientation, summer school, peer counseling, group projects, advising, counseling, etc.
Visitation Program	FAFSA		USF Graduate School	Portion of student's one-day travel costs	No	Prospective candidate for admissions	n/a	None
Ann Winch Fellowship	Application form, Curriculum Vitae or resume essay, letters of recommendation & FAFSA	February 1	USF Graduate School	$1000 stipend	Yes	Over traditional age, community service, demonstrated high academic achievement	9	Non-renewable
Presidential Doctoral Fellowship	Graduate Studies application, nomination by Doctoral program & FAFSA	February 1	USF Graduate School	$20,000 stipend	No	Apply to a Doctoral program, or a Master's program with the goal of completing doctoral studies at USF	9	Renewable up to 5 years
Foundation Doctoral Fellowships	Graduate Studies application, nomination by Doctoral program & FAFSA	February 1	USF Graduate School	$20,000 stipend	No	Apply to a Doctoral program, or a Master's program with the goal of completing doctoral studies at USF	9	Renewable up to 5 years
USF Grant	FAFSA	March 1 (priority deadline)	USF Office of Financial Aid	Up to $1000	Yes	Maintain 2.0 USF GPA Undergraduate; 3.0 USF GPA Graduate	6 for half grant, undergraduate (5 for half grant, graduate)	Complete the FAFSA each year	USF funded grant for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
Assistantships	Varies	Varies	Contact program of interest	Varies	No
McNair Doctoral Fellowship	USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA	February 2	USF Graduate School	$15,000 ($7500 per semester), plus tuition	No	Must have graduated from McNair programs and have undergraduate research experience	9	Renewable for 3 years
W.E.B. DuBois Graduate Fellowship	USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA	February 2	USF Graduate School	$8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level $12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level	Yes	First generation in underrepresented disciplines	9	Renewable for 2 years masters-level; renewable for 3 years for doctoral-level
Pan American Fellowship	USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA	February 2	USF Graduate School	$8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level $12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level	Yes	First generation in underrepresented disciplines, and bilingual	9	Renewable for 2 years masters-level; renewable for 3 years for doctoral-level
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USF Scholarships for New Freshmen - Fall 2007

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