FLORIDA RESIDENT ACCESS GRANT (FRAG)
This program provides tuition assistance to full-time students from Florida attending private, independent colleges and universities located in the state. Students who have been residents of Florida for other than educational purposes for at least twelve consecutive months may be eligible for the grant. This program provides approximately $3000 per academic year, subject to state budget appropriations. The student automatically applies for this grant when completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

FLORIDA STUDENT ASSISTANCE GRANT (FSAG)
This need-based grant provides approximately $1000 per academic year, subject to state budget appropriations. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to apply. It is recommended that the application be completed prior to April 15th, as these funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Florida students who have earned a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship can utilize these funds at Barry University. The amount is determined by the type of scholarship earned and is equal to a percentage of the State of Florida tuition rate. Students should contact their high school guidance counsellor or the Office of Financial Aid at Barry University for more information.

FLORIDA PRE-PAID COLLEGE PROGRAM
While this program was designed initially for use at Florida public colleges and universities, these funds can be applied toward expenses at Barry University. For further information please contact the Florida College Pre-Paid program at 800-552-4723 or visit their web site at http://www.florida529plans.com

Additional State Programs
Students from Barry University also participate in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund, "Chappie" James Most Promising Teacher Scholarship Loan Program, and the Critical Teacher Shortage Student Loan Forgiveness Program, as well as other state programs. Information on any of these programs may be obtained from high school guidance counsellors or by contacting the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Florida Department of Education. Phone: 888-827-2004. Tallahassee, Florida.

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS OUTSIDE FLORIDA
Incoming students from Alaska, South Carolina, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Vermont, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania should know that their state grants are "portable." Students from these states who qualify, based on financial need, can use these grants to attend a college or university outside their state. These grants can, therefore, be applied towards a student's cost of education at Barry University. Students should contact their State Department of Education for further details, since there may be a deadline for application.