Florida Southwestern State College USA Scholarships

Florida SouthWestern State College describes institutional scholarships funded through the fundraising efforts of the FSW Foundation and scholarship funds available through the Office of Financial Aid and Cashier Services. The scholarships are awarded based on donor- and department-specified criteria and may be supported by merit, financial need, major of study, and other specifications.

To be considered for FSW institutional scholarships, Florida SouthWestern State College requires students to apply to FSW and receive a student ID number, then submit a completed FSW Scholarship Application each academic year. The college also lists categories of awards that include federal and state scholarships/grants, and outside donor scholarships with their own application process.

Awarding is based on criteria that vary by scholarship. Florida SouthWestern State College states that award amounts vary and are awarded based on factors including merit, financial need, major of study, and/or other specifications set by donors/departments. Enrollment is verified, and awards are posted to eligible students once the add/drop period for the applicable term is complete.

Florida SouthWestern State College states that students must meet all eligible requirements and submit required admissions and financial aid documents, which may include proof of Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes. Students not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or no longer in Good Academic Standing will not be considered or remain eligible for FSW scholarships.

• Must apply to FSW and receive a student ID number to be considered for all FSW institutional scholarships.Must submit a completed FSW Scholarship Application each academic year.Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year and provide any necessary documents if selected for verification.FAFSA is required for need-based scholarships.Students are responsible for meeting all eligible requirements and submitting required admissions and financial aid documents, which may include proof of Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes.Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and remain in Good Academic Standing; students not meeting SAP or no longer in Good Academic Standing will not be considered or remain eligible for FSW scholarships.For state scholarship & grant programs marked with an asterisk (*), students must create a Student Account and submit a completed Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) to the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).For scholarships listed under Honors and Fine Arts Scholarships, some may require a formal audition, submission of a portfolio, or additional prerequisites.

• Award amounts vary.For grants (federal and state), grants are financial aid that do not have to be repaid.For institutional scholarships, scholarships are funded through the FSW Foundation and scholarship funds available through the Office of Financial Aid and Cashier Services.

1. Apply to FSW and receive a student ID number.Submit a completed FSW Scholarship Application each academic year.Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year and provide any necessary documents if selected for verification.For state scholarship & grant programs marked with an asterisk (*), create a Student Account and complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) through the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).For Fine Arts Scholarships (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts), complete the FSW Scholarship Application at https://fsw.awardspring.com/.For outside donor scholarships, follow the outside organization’s application process.If outside donor scholarship funds are submitted by check, mail checks to the Office of Financial Aid and Cashier Services and include students first and last name, and student ID number if available, and the academic year or semester in which to apply funds.After submitting, awarded students will receive an email with further information via their Bucs email, and students should regularly check student email as scholarships are awarded at various times throughout the academic year.

• Completed FSW Scholarship Application (submitted each academic year).FAFSA (completed each academic year).Any necessary documents if selected for FAFSA verification.Required admissions and financial aid documents, which may include proof of Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes.For state programs marked with an asterisk (*): Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).