Types of Aid

There are four basic types of financial aid - Scholarships, Grants, Loans, and Employment.  Please follow the links below for information regarding each type.

 

Awards

2013-2014 Yearly Amount

 Criteria

Scholarships    
     Merit Scholarships $12,500 up to full tuition, room, and board
Awarded as part of the admission process.
     Bright Futures $75 or $100 per credit hour (estimate)
Awarded in high school senior year. Must file FAFSA.
     Athletic Scholarships Varies Contact coach
     Outside Scholarships Varies  
Grants    
     Federal Pell Grant $0 - $5,645 Need; complete FAFSA
     SEOG $2,000 Need; complete FAFSA by April 15th
     Rollins Grant $200 - $27,000 Need; complete FAFSA by April 15th
     Florida Student Assistance Grant $2,500 Need and Florida resident; complete FAFSA by April 15
     Florida Resident Access Grant $2,100 (estimate)
Florida resident; complete Florida Residency Affidavit
     Yellow Ribbon Program Up to full tuition
Eligible military veterans and dependents.
Loans    
     Federal Stafford Loans $200 - $12,500 FAFSA and grade level
     Federal Perkins Loan $1,000-$2,000 FAFSA and need; complete by April 15
     Federal Parent PLUS Loans COA - other aid Credit-eligible borrower
     Federal GRAD PLUS Loans COA - other aid FAFSA; credit-eligible borrower
     Private Student Loans COA - other aid Credit-eligible borrower
Work Study    
     Federal College Work Study Up to $2,000 Apply for positions in the summer
     

Financial Aid Office
Location: Rinker Building
Hours: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.

T. 407.646.2395
F. 407.646.2173
E-mail: finaid@rollins.edu