Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship (FFSS) Program

The Florida Farmworker Student Scholarship (FFSS) Program provides an award to cover 100 percent of tuition and specified fees at a Florida public postsecondary institution. Student must be a Florida resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non citizen and enroll in at least 12 credit hours per term at a Florida public institution. (Note: Students who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes are not eligible for an award.)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application
• Be a farmworker or a child of a farmworker, as defined in section 420.503, Florida Statutes
• Complete an error-free Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) for 2018/2019
• Earn a minimum weighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 for all high school courses creditable toward a diploma
• Complete a minimum of 30 service hours
• Achieve a 90% attendance rate and not have had any disciplinary action brought against him or her as documented on the student’s high school transcript.

If you believe you may meet the initial eligibility requirements, please contact the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) by phone at 888-827-20014 or email at OSFA@fldoe.org