Please apply for all state and Federal aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eckerd College must have a valid, processed FAFSA on file by August 15, 2009, for aid to be awarded in the Fall Semester and by January 16, 2010, for aid to be awarded in the Spring Semester. You may find the FAFSA link as well as the Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling link and Verification Worksheet at www.eckerd.edu/financialaid.
Institutional loan applications, institutionally administered PEL scholarship applications, and Business Office forms can be downloaded here. The FAFSA must still be completed even if a student is only applying for scholarships and/or in-house loans.
FLORIDA RESIDENT ACCESS GRANT (FRAG)
Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) Approximate Award for 2009-10 is $2,529
A non-need based grant for eligible Florida residents who are enrolled full-time by August 15, 2009 for the fall award and by January 16, 2010 for the spring award.
NOTE: Students who receive tuition reimbursement from their employers or other outside sources may not be eligible for the Florida Resident Access Grant, or may receive a reduced award.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
Awards for 2009-10 range from $400 to $5,350
A need-based federal grant for students who are seeking their first bachelor’s degree.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Approximate Award for 2009-10 is $1,100
A federal grant awarded to students receiving a Federal Pell Grant. Funds are limited.
FLORIDA STUDENT ASSISTANCE GRANT
Approximate Award for 2009-10 is $1,800
A need-based State of Florida grant for full-time students. Must meet processing deadlines. Funds are limited.
FEDERAL SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN
A federally insured, need-based student loan that requires at least half-time enrollment.
FEDERAL UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN
A federally insured, non-need-based student loan that requires at least half-time enrollment.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
Students who are unemployed, displaced homemakers, or low wage workers may be eligible for funding through the Workforce Investment Act. Please contact PEL Financial Services for more information.
VETERAN'S BENEFITS
The Program for Experienced Learners is approved by the Veteran’s Administration. Please contact the Registrar's Office at 727.864.8218.
Institutionally Administered Scholarships/Grants
BERNARD OSHER SCHOLARSHIP
Twenty awards of $2,500 (open submission – no deadline)
A scholarship awarded to new PEL students between the ages of 25 and 50 whose progress towards a degree was interrupted by the circumstances of life and who are now reentering college.
ANNE & JAMES O'DONNELL SCHOLARSHIP
Four awards of up to $1,000
A need-based scholarship awarded to eligible students who are single mothers and who have attained junior or senior standing.
SELBY FOUNDATION GRANT
Ten awards of $1,000
A need-based grant awarded to full-time working students with dependent children or a disabled spouse. Student must reside in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto or Charlotte counties.
DANIEL P. & MARY E. MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
One award of up to $1,000
A need-based scholarship for a PEL senior majoring in Human Development.
THE TOM WEST SCHOLARSHIP
One award of $1,000 (open submission – no deadline)
A non-need based scholarship for the Life, Learning and Vocation (LLV) class for a licensed massage therapist or a student in an approved massage therapy school.
Institutional Loans
MARY E. MILLER LOAN
An emergency loan for PEL students who have received at least one financial aid disbursement and who are awaiting disbursement of a processed financial aid award.
Business Office Forms
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
One-time required submission of this form. It is also required if you would like to give another individual access to your student account.
PEL BOOKSTORE AUTHORIZATION FORM
Submission of this form is required each semester to authorize the Eckerd College Bookstore to charge books to financial aid student's and other eligible student's accounts.
Contact PEL Financial Services for more information at (800) 234-4735 or (727) 864-8226.
