Florida FAFSA Challenge

58% of Florida high school seniors who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) qualify for a Pell Grant, one of the largest forms of federal aid available to low-income students.

But Florida ranks 34th in the nation for FAFSA completion.

Florida College Access Network started the Florida FAFSA Challenge in 2015 to encourage all Florida schools and districts to increase FAFSA completion by 5% over the previous year.  

Will You Accept the Challenge?

Register your school or community.

FAFSA Challenge Winners

FAFSA Updates

Check out the FAFSA Challenge Dashboard!

FAFSA Completion Resources for Your School and Community

FAFSA Verification
(Courtesy of Champions for Learning)

For more resources, see:

• FAFSA First
• Federal Student Aid
• Federal Student Aid: FAFSA4Caster (helping students understand their options for paying for college)
• FloridaShines
• Form Your Future
• Navigating Your Financial Future

Local Scholarship Resources:

Students are more apt to apply for local scholarships. Check out these scholarship portals in your community:

LCANs

• Citrus County Coalition for College & Careers (Citrus county)
• UpliftED (Orange, Osceola & Seminole counties; scholarships for various locations throughout the state)

State

• Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance

Other

• Citrus County Schools
• College Fund Pinellas
• Eastern Florida Local Scholarships
• Emerald Coast (Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties)

Need a Speaker for Your Financial Aid Night?

The Office of Student Financial Assistance can connect you with a local financial aid expert through its speakers’ bureau. Contact Pedro Hernandez for more information.