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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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48.114
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State Project Title:
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Benacquisto Scholarship
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Agency:
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Department of Education and Commissioner of Education
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Program:
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Student Financial Aid Program/State
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Budget Entity:
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48200200
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Specific Appropriation:
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GAA Line #61, $35,172,921.00; FY 2026-27
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Appropriation Category:
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100474
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Related CFDA Code:
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Authorization:
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Section 1009.893, Florida Statutes; Chapter 2026-232 Laws of Florida
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Objectives:
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The Florida Incentive Scholarship Program is a merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates who achieved the National Merit or National Achievement Scholar designation. Scholars must enroll in an eligible Florida postsecondary institution to receive the incentive award, which is equal to the cost of institutional attendance minus the sum of Bright Futures and National Merit/Achievement Award.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Non-Profit and For-Profit
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Restrictions:
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The student will: be a Florida resident; enroll at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution; enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) in a baccalaureate degree program; initially enroll during the fall term following high school graduation; the award is not available to fund summer coursework; maintain a 3.0 GPA; achieve the National Merit or National Achievement Scholar designation.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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There is no pre-application notice.
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Application Procedures:
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There is no application for the scholarship. The postsecondary institution admission or financial aid office notifies OSFA of eligible students. For automatic renewal, an award recipient will have (1) earned credit for all hours enrolled by the regular drop/add period each term, and (2) earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 schedule.
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Award Procedures:
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Eligible students will receive an annual award equal to the institutional cost of attendance minus the sum of Bright Futures Award and National Merit/Achievement award. The postsecondary institution will disburse the scholarship to the eligible student.
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Deadlines:
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There is no deadline.
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Other: |
Payments may be made to public, private non-profit, and private for-profit postsecondary institutions.
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Information Contact:
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Lou Anne Standley
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Suite 1314, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: 850-410-5200
Email: Louanne.Standley@fldoe.org
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