Be one of the 76% of students who graduate from FSW debt free.

Apply for financial aid every year!

The Office of Financial Aid and Cashier Services at FSW helps students secure financial aid to make affording college easier through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

A FAFSA needs to be completed every year to determine eligibility for grants, loans, work study opportunities, and/or FSW scholarships.

Important Deadlines

Spring 2026

• Compact B Term

  • March 2nd & 3rd – Tuition payment due dates.
  • February 16th through March 4th – Financial Aid book buying days.

Summer 26

• Standard and Compact A Terms

  • May 4th, May 11th & 14th – Tuition payment due dates.
  • April 13th through May 15th – Financial Aid book buying days.

• Compact B Term

  • June 24th & 25th – Tuition payment due dates.
  • June 1st through June 25th – Financial Aid book buying days.

• First Day of Classes

  • Fall Standard & Compact A – May 11th.
  • Compact B Term – June 24th.

Find this and more on our Financial Aid FAQ page.

How do I apply for Financial Aid?

You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and use FSW school code 001477 to determine if you are eligible for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA and the FSW scholarship application must be completed every year.

Which FAFSA do I need?

A FAFSA must be submitted each academic year; the 2025-26 FAFSA is used for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters. The 2026-2027 FAFSA will be used for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. Please ensure you are completing the correct FAFSA for the relevant year.

My financial situation has changed since filing the FAFSA. What are my options?

If you have experienced a loss of a job, a reduction in income, or extraordinary medical expenses, please request our "Professional Judgment: Special Circumstance - SAI Calculation Appeal" found at https://fsw.studentforms.com to have your financial aid status reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Where will I receive information about my financial aid at FSW?

Information will be sent to your Bucs (student) email from noreply@fsw.edu and will be available in your FSW Student Portal. Make sure to add noreply@fsw.edu to your safe senders list and forward your student emails to your personal email account if you will not be regularly checking your Bucs (student) email. Information can also be viewed by visiting your student portal and navigating to your Student Financials Card.

Transient Students and Bright Futures

Transient students at FSW who received their Bright Futures funding from another institution receive funding through their home institution. Florida Bright Futures Scholars must submit a Transient Student Admission Application, which is located online at Florida Shines. Transient students must pay out of pocket or enroll in the Tuition Installment Plan at FSW. If the Transient Student Admission Application is approved, you could be reimbursed by your home institution after the add/drop period closes.

Bright Futures

The Bright Futures Academic Scholarship covers 100% of in-state tuition and state approved fees. There are some specific course-related fees that are not included in this scholarship.  Any charges that exceed this amount must be paid prior to the drop date. All classes will drop if a balance is owed.

The Medallion Scholarship covers 100% of in-state tuition and state-approved fees for students seeking an Associate degree. The Medallion Scholarship covers 75% of in-state tuition for students enrolled in a Bachelor’s program. 

The Gold Seal and Gold Seal CAPE Scholarships cover a flat rate of $48 per credit hour of in-state tuition. To be eligible, a student’s primary program of study must be an Associate in Science degree or a Certificate program. Gold Seal CAPE recipients who earn a qualifying Associate in Science degree may receive an award toward a Bachelor’s program. 

For more information about Bright Futures, including eligibility and renewal criteria, please visit:

Florida Department of Education

High School & GED Transcript Information

Eligibility for Financial Aid requires an official high school transcript (or its equivalent) evaluation by the Office of Admissions. However, some students are provisionally accepted with an unofficial high school transcript. Students who are admitted to the college with unofficial/in-progress transcripts will need to provide a final, official high school transcript reflecting a graduation date by the midpoint of the entry term immediately following the high school graduation date, otherwise a hold will be placed on the student’s record prohibiting course registration and financial aid disbursement for the subsequent term. Please ensure the Office of Admissions is in receipt of your official high school diploma (or its equivalent) to continue receiving Financial Aid.

Course Program of Study

Financial Aid will only pay for courses required for your current degree program. Academic Advisors are able to assist you in selecting courses that are required for your degree. Make sure to review your course selections prior to the add/drop deadline each semester.

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