Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE)
Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)
Need-based grant for Florida residents in career certificate programs (450+ clock hours) at Florida colleges and district technical centers.
- How much
- $200 minimum per year; maximum set annually by the Legislature
- Who qualifies
- Florida resident; enrolled in a career certificate program of 450+ clock hours at a participating Florida College System institution or district career center; no prior bachelor's degree.
- For trade school students, adults going back to school
- U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Apply any time FAFSA-driven; institution deadlines.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA by the deadline your college or technical center sets
- Its financial aid office awards FSAG-CE
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org) and page 2
The details
Need-based grant for students in certificate programs of 450 or more clock hours at participating Florida College System institutions or school-district career centers. The school sets eligibility and amount; minimum $200 a year, maximum set in the General Appropriations Act. Enroll at least 180 clock hours (or 6 credits) per term. Renewal: 2.0 GPA, required clock/credit hours, new FAFSA each year. Up to 110% of program clock hours.
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