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)
   • Parent/Legal Guardians 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, if you are not a US Citizen
   • 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 through the online you’ll be able to check the status immediately.  When checking the status, you’ll one of the following 4 status messages:

1. Processing: Your application is still processing. It typically takes three to five days, plus one additional business day to be made available to the schools you listed on the form.
2. Processed Successfully: Your application was processed successfully. No further action is needed.
3. Missing Signatures: Your application is missing the required signature(s).
4. Action Required: Your application requires further action. Contact your school to resolve the issue.

If you have any questions about the status or results, just give us a call.  We’ll be happy to help guide you through the process.

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 FAFSA. Make sure to list Florida Tech's school code: 001469.
3. Consult your high school guidance counselor any time after November of your senior year to fill out the Florida Financial Aid Form for Bright Futures.
4. Complete and submit a Florida Data form, along with two approved proofs of residency (see form for details).

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

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program is only available to Florida residents who have graduated from a Florida high school and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Florida residency and eligibility for Florida State aid programs are based on state law and administrative rules. Generally, students whose families have been living in Florida twelve (12) months prior to the start of the school year are considered residents. A full and complete description of rules and regulations regarding Bright Futures and other state aid can be found through the state's Office of Student Financial Assistance.

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.