Grants
BUF undergraduate students may receive federal and state grants. Grants are non-repayable funds awarded to eligible students.
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are non-repayable government funds provided to undergraduate students demonstrating financial need. These non-repayable funds are used to pay for educational costs. To be eligible, applicants must be degree-seeking, permanent U.S. residents who have not received a baccalaureate degree. Students may apply through the school’s website or at www.studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Awards are adjusted according to hours of enrollment.
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Credit Hours Enrolled
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Enrollment Level
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1-5
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Less than half-time
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6 to 8
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half-time
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9 to 11
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Three-quarter-time
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12 or more
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Full-time
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
This non-repayable grant is awarded to Pell Grant eligible students, who have exceptional financial need. Awards are $400 per year. Students must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible. FUNDS ARE HIGHLY LIMITED.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
FSAG is a state-funded program for permanent Florida residents who have lived in - state at least one year. These students must be full-time, degree-seeking and demonstrate financial need. Application is made by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Renewal requirements of students who received FSAG during the 2023-2024 academic year must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0. FUNDS ARE LIMITED.
Effective Access to Student Education Grant (EASE)
(formerly referred to as FRAG)
EASE is a state-funded program for permanent Florida Residents who have lived in-state at least one year. These students must be full-time and in a degree seeking program. They cannot be enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree in theology or divinity. Application is made by completing the BUF Financial Aid Application. Renewal requirements of students who received EASE during the 2023-2024 academic year must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0. FUNDS ARE LIMITED.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship awarded to Florida high school seniors who have applied for and met the requirements of the program before they graduate from high school. The Bright Futures Program is comprised of the Florida Academic Scholars, Florida Academic Top Scholars, and Florida Medallion Scholars. Students must have their high school guidance counselors submit their test scores and completed coursework to the Florida Bright Futures Program at the Florida Department of Education.
Initial eligibility, renewal requirements (high school graduation requirements, required coursework, minimum grade point average [GPA], minimum ACT and SAT test score requirements and service hour requirements), and credit hour award amounts are listed on the Florida Bright Futures website at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.
Students who drop a course(s) or withdraw after the initial drop/add period, must reimburse the university the cost of the credit hour award to be returned to the Florida State Bright Futures Program.