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Advisory: Florida Tech Classes Canceled, Offices Remain Closed Wednesday, Nov. 4

All Florida Tech classes and university activities are canceled and all offices will remain closed Wednesday, Nov. 4. Campus cleanup is well underway but power remains out at multiple locations and water service is not fully restored to all necessary buildings. As a precautionary measure, it is advisable to continue to boil water before ingesting.

Only identified essential employees contacted by their supervisors should report to campus Wednesday. The shelter-in-place directive has been lifted so students may move about campus as conditions continue to improve; however, please use caution and avoid any flooded, barricaded or unsafe areas.

Dinner service in Panther Dining Hall is underway and will end at 5 pm. PDH will reopen at 9 a.m. Nov. 4.

Your safety remains our top priority, so please make smart decisions, stay alert, and follow all university instructions All normal operations, including classes, are anticipated to resume Thursday, Nov. 5. Watch official university communications channels for updates.

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Applying For Financial Aid

Applying For Financial Aid

  

Federal Financial Aid

To apply for Federal Financial Aid, students must complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA application must be completed each year and is available October 1. Students will not be considered for need-based grants or qualify for federal student loans without a completed FAFSA application.

Here's some helpful information to help you get started. To complete the FAFSA application visit studentaid.gov. 

  1. Create an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid Identification)
    • Parents of dependent students must also have an FSA ID.
  2. Gather the necessary information, which can include the following:
    • Your social security number
    • Your parent’s social security numbers (if you’re a dependent student)
    • Your driver’s license number, if applicable
    • Your alien registration number (A-number), if you are an eligible non-resident
    • Tax returns from 2 years prior from you (if applicable) and your parent/s.
    • Records of other income you or your parent received, such as interest earned on savings, VA noneducation benefits or child support received.
    • Information on the current balances of cash, checking and savings accounts and investments, including stocks and bonds and real estate (but not including the home in which you live); and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student.
  3. Begin the FAFSA application
    • Follow the prompts and answer all required questions. As you do this, be sure to:
    • Read all questions carefully and click the icons for more information if you aren't sure how to answer the question.
    • List Florida Institute of Technology as your school. Our code is 001469.
    • Sign and Submit! Just saving the signed application won’t complete the process.

What’s next?

Once the FAFSA is completed online you’ll be able to check the status immediately. Generally, our office receives applications within 2-3 business days.

If you have any questions about the status or results, contact us!

University Scholarships and Grants

Applying for University Scholarships and Grants is easy.  All students who apply for admission to Florida Tech are considered for our university’s scholarships and grants.  For more information on what types of scholarships and grants are offered, visit Types of Aid.

State Scholarships and Grants

Florida Residents are eligible for state grant programs.  To apply, students must:

  1. Apply to Florida Tech.
  2. Complete and file the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) in the Fall of your Senior year of High School
  3. Consult your high school guidance counselor to ensure all coursework, community service hours, test scores and GPA requirements are met.
  4. Complete and submit a Florida residency documentation to the Financial Aid Office. 

In addition to these steps, students must also meet the minimum residency requirements and general eligibility requirements to receive Florida State Aid. 

Outside Scholarships

These are scholarships that do not come from the University, Federal Government or State.  Students apply for these on their own.  The application process varies and is controlled by the scholarship donor.  There are a great number of resources online to help students find scholarship opportunities.  You can find a list of resources our students have found helpful on our Outside Scholarships page.

BEWARE OF SCAMS

  • Application fees, processing fees or other types of fees are a sign of a scam. Never pay to submit a scholarship application.
  • Never provide sensitive information, like your Social Security number, banking numbers, credit card numbers or other information.
  • Typos and spelling errors in a scholarship offer or on a site are a good indicator that the offer is not legitimate.
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