Pay for College

Scholarships. Grants. Loans. Work Study. Florida offers lots of opportunities to pay for college without a mountain of debt. Learn more and make a plan.

• Residency for In-State Tuition
  • Students who are residents of Florida pay significantly lower tuition at state colleges and universities than students from other states. The average annual in-state tuition for a public university in Florida is $6,071 for full-time students. Tuition at state colleges is about two-thirds the amount of tuition at state universities.
  • Learn more about eligibility for in-state tuition.
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to applying for federal and state financial aid.
  • Learn everything you need to know about FAFSA.
  • Step by step video on how to complete the FAFSA
• Bright Futures Scholarships
  • Bright Futures Scholarships are awarded, based primarily on academic achievement, to recent Florida high school graduates who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at a public college or university in the state. Scholarship amounts vary based on GPA, scores on college entrance exams, service hours and other factors.
  • See the Bright Futures page for more information