The First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) is need-based aid for Florida resident undergraduates whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree. It is available at state universities and Florida College System institutions; it is not a national scholarship or an automatic award for living in the state. The program is financed through matching state and private contributions, so spaces and amounts depend on the participating campus.
The state fact sheet requires Florida residency, U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status, enrollment in a degree program, and no prior bachelor’s degree. FAFSA must be processed without errors by the deadline set by each institution to demonstrate need; each campus sets its forms, additional criteria, and award amount. At least six credits per term are generally required. The state published 2026–27 allocations for Florida colleges and universities in August 2026, but those allocations do not determine an individual student’s award.
Students should contact the financial-aid office at the college they plan to attend; that office provides application steps and deadlines and confirms whether FGMG funds remain that year. The program’s definition is specific: “first generation” means neither parent completed a four-year degree, not simply that the student is the first in the family to attend college. Compare the package with Pell and other scholarships and request a written need and remaining-balance estimate before accepting.
Before accepting aid, verify in writing who may apply, what costs it covers, whether it renews, and how it interacts with FAFSA and other scholarships. Confirm dates in the official portal and ask the college for your remaining net cost.
Read the program profile and FAFSA guide; ask for an individual review before committing.
Ficha oficial del First Generation Matching Grant — Florida Department of Education — OSFA.
Directivas y asignaciones estatales 2026–27 — Florida Department of Education — OSFA.
Florida Student Financial Aid — portal estatal — Florida Department of Education — OSFA.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates refer to the stated cycle and may change; verify the official portal and your institution’s financial-aid office before applying. A scholarship or grant may not cover housing, food, transportation, and every fee.
Verify the current cycle, remaining net cost, and any renewal or repayment obligations before accepting.
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First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG)
The First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) is need-based aid for Florida resident undergraduates whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree. It is available at state universities and Florida College System institutions; it is not a national scholarship or an automatic award for living in the state. The program is financed through matching state and private contributions, so spaces and amounts depend on the participating campus. The state fact sheet requires Florida res
State college scholarship and aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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