State Grants

LSCC participates in several grant programs.

First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG)

FGMG is a need-based grant program available to degree-seeking, undergraduate, Florida residents enrolled in participating Florida postsecondary institutions, and whose parents have not earned baccalaureate or higher degrees. The award amount vary and is based on the student’s need assessment after any scholarship or grant aid, including, but not limited to, a Pell Grant or Bright Futures Scholarship, has been applied. Eligibility criteria include:

• Must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA if not a new student
• Must be 1st generation in college
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours per term
• Must complete the FAFSA application
• Must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to renew

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

The Florida Student Assistance Grant Program provides grants to Florida resident students registered a minimum of 6 credit/load hours that have exceptional financial need. The amount of a grant is based on the financial need of a student and the cost of attendance. The FAFSA application is used to determine eligibility. The amount varies every year and is prorated based on hours of enrollment.

Florida Assistance Grant-Career Education (FSAG-CE)

FSAG-CE is available to students enrolled in certificate programs of at least 450 clock hours or 15 semester hours, at participating Florida community colleges or career centers operated by district school boards. The minimum annual award amount is $200 and the maximum annual award amount is $1808. Eligibility criteria include:

• Must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must have financial need as determined by federal methodology
• Enroll for a minimum of 180 clock hours (or 6 semester hours) per term.
• For renewal, have earned a minimum institutional cumulative
• GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the last institution attended.