Florida First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG)
Get detailed information on Florida First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG) and its
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About the Scholarship
This award is available to Florida high school seniors and undergraduate students who are enrolled in at least six semester hours at an eligible Florida college or university. The applicant must demonstrate unmet financial need of $200 or more (as determined by the institution) and be a first generation college student. Application requirements for the Florida First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG) are:FAFSAApplication form
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a first generation college student. A student is considered "first generation" if neither of the student's parents earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher. A student who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent who did not earn a baccalaureate degree would also be eligible. Must be enrolled or accepted at a Florida state university or Florida college (public community college). Must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Must not have previously received a baccalaureate degree. Must enroll in a minimum of six credit hours per term. This award is for U.S. students. Must be a Florida resident.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View