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 Tuition and Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid Information

About Federal Student Aid

Title IV funds are federal student aid funds administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Title IV funds include Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans, Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). It does not include scholarships from the University or other private organizations.

The U.S. Department of Education offers a variety of federal grants to students. Grants, unlike loans, are a type of financial aid that generally does not need to be repaid. 

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These loan programs are provided by the U.S. Department of Education and offer fixed interest rates and flexible repayment options.

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Click below to view all of the federal aid eligibility requirements.

Read the Requirements

Looking for a specific federal aid form? Click here to view all the forms needed for federal aid.

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How to Apply

Click below to view all of the federal aid eligibility requirements.

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Federal Aid FAQs

Can’t find what you are looking for? Click below to view all of our federal aid questions and learn who to contact for more information.

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Federal Financial Aid Deadlines

  • October 1 – Free application for Federal Student Aid available to students and families *The 2024-25 FAFSA is postponed to December to launch the new Simplified FAFSA 
  • January 1 – Priority deadline for completion of FAFSA *The 2024-25 Priority deadline is extended to February 1
  • February – May – Estimated award letters sent to students for new academic year (fall semester)
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Lakeland, FL 33805
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863-874-4774