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Florida First Generation Matching Grant Program


Name: First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG)

Award Amount: Varies based on financial need and available funding.

Information and Eligibility:

The First Generation Matching Grant Program (FGMG) provides need-based grants to Florida residents who are first-generation college students. This program is designed to support degree-seeking undergraduates whose parents have not earned baccalaureate degrees.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Residency: Must be a Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
  • First Generation Status: Neither of the student’s parents can hold a baccalaureate degree.
  • Financial Need: Must demonstrate substantial financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Enrollment: Must enroll as a degree-seeking undergraduate at an eligible Florida public institution.

Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrated financial need.
  • First-generation college student status.
  • Commitment to academic and career goals.

Application Requirements:

  • Complete and submit the FAFSA each year.
  • Meet the institution’s application deadlines for need-based aid.

Application Timeline:

  • Application Opens: October 1
  • Application Deadline: July 1

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