saveFlorida Work Experience Program
Sponsored by: Florida Department of Education
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who is a Florida resident with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicant must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per term or 180 clock hours at a college or university, enroll no less than part-time in a career certificate program consisting of no less than 450 clock hours at a career center, or enroll as no less than a part-time student in good standing at an educator preparation institute. Applicant must not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan, or scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made. Financial need is required. Program provides student the opportunity to secure work experiences that complement and reinforce their educational programs and career goals. FAFSA is required.
FAQ
| Application Deadline | April 1 |
|---|---|
| Scholarship, Grant, Fellowship or Contest | Grant |
| Award Coverage | Award amount is based on financial need. |
| Awarded every year? | yes |
| Renewable? Renewable if recipient maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA and earns one of the following for each term award was received: 12 credit hours for each term for full-time enrollment; 9 credit hours for three-quarter time enrollment, or six credit hours for half-time enrollment. Financial need is required to be demonstrated by completing a FAFSA. |
yes |
| Must be repaid? | no |
| Required to attend a specific school? | yes |
| Is a separate application required? | yes |
