The Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) is a family of need-based grants for undergraduates at participating institutions, including public, private, and postsecondary/career-education sectors. Florida does not set one student application date for every school; the campus sets its deadline and processes FAFSA. For 2026–27, OSFA reported a calculated maximum SAI of 9,984 for public, private, and postsecondary sectors, subject to program rules and appropriations.
General eligibility may include Florida residency, citizenship or eligible immigration status, demonstrated need, undergraduate enrollment, and an approved program. Sector requirements are not identical. The state aid portal says students create an account and profile and, for FSAG, contact their postsecondary institution directly. The FFAA serves other state programs, so do not assume it is the right FSAG application.
The final amount is determined institutionally based on need, budget, sector, and credit load. The cycle memo allocates funds to institutions and notes that distribution depends on the approved state budget. Therefore, the SAI figure is not an automatic income ceiling or a promised award. Ask for the priority deadline, minimum credits, and how the campus reports your eligibility status.
Complete FAFSA accurately as early as possible, submit verification documents, and follow your college portal. Request an award notice showing which charges FSAG could cover and compare it with Pell, Bright Futures, and other grants. If you already study in Florida, confirm whether changing schools affects the award and whether your sector is public, private, or career education; amount and renewal may depend on that classification.
To begin, identify the program administrator and the financial-aid office that certifies your enrollment. Review the program profile and requirements; for an individual account, also use the responsible state agency. Before accepting funds, compare the award letter with an itemized campus budget.
FSAG 2025–26 Fact Sheet — Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance.
2026–27 FSAG SAI memo — Florida Department of Education, OSFA.
OSFA state program memos — Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Information checked on October 12, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility does not guarantee an award: funding, deadlines, and college requirements can vary. Confirm the cycle, outstanding tasks, and net cost directly with the agency and your institution’s financial-aid office.
For FSAG, start with FAFSA and campus financial aid: that office sets the student deadline, sector review, and amount Florida does not standardize.
Options to compare
These options relate to the question. Read each profile and check current details before deciding.
Florida Student Assistance Grant
FAFSA and institution-assessed need; sector, residency, credits, and program determine eligibility and amount. Calculated 2026–27 maximum SAI for listed sectors: 9,984.
State student financial-aid program
Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance — FSAG
The state office sets the framework, allocations, and criteria; the campus makes individual file and award decisions based on sector and funding.
Public student financial-aid agency
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Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Florida Department of Education, OSFA · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official application and program information ↗
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Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of Florida Student Assistance Grant ↗
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Florida Department of Education, OSFA · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance — FSAG ↗
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Florida Department of Education, OSFA · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance — FSAG ↗
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Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance · Accessed October 12, 2026
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