Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption
Offered by Florida public institutions · Free to apply
Florida law waives tuition and fees at state universities, Florida College System institutions and district workforce programmes for students who meet the federal McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youths, including students whose only stable housing is a college dormitory. The determination is made by the institution itself, documentation standards follow the federal financial aid rules, and a determination made one year is presumed to carry forward. Like the foster care exemption it is a statutory entitlement, not a fund: there is nothing to win and nothing that runs out. The practical challenge is purely administrative, knowing the exemption exists and asking the institution's aid or registrar office to make the determination.
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How hard is the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Florida residents
- Fewer rivalsRequires a specific life circumstance
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Florida
- Must attend a college in Florida (the award does not travel out of state)
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students
- For students experiencing homelessness
- Eligibility follows the federal McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youths, including students who would qualify but for living in college dormitory housing. The college or university makes the determination.
- A prior year's determination is presumed to continue unless circumstances change, so this does not have to be re-litigated every term. Ask the institution's financial aid office to make the determination; a school district homeless liaison's documentation helps.
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is August 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around August 31 each year.
- Applications close
- August 31, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption
How much is the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption worth?
The Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption awards all tuition and fees waived at Florida public institutions and is renewable in later years.
When is the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption deadline?
The current deadline is August 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around August 31 each year.
Who is eligible for the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Florida; Must attend a college in Florida (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students; For students experiencing homelessness.
Does the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption free to apply?
Yes. The Florida Homeless Student Tuition and Fee Exemption is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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- Frank O'Bannon GrantVaries by need and institution type per the annual award schedule (roughly up to $10,000+/yr at privates); 2026-27 amounts held flat · due April 15, 2027
- Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar ScholarshipCovers remaining tuition for high-demand programs (last-dollar) · due July 1, 2027
- Georgia HOPE ScholarshipUp to ~$10,500/yr toward tuition (per-credit rate set annually; 100% of tuition at many campuses) · due June 30, 2027
- Georgia Zell Miller Scholarship100% of standard tuition at Georgia public colleges · due June 30, 2027
Lists this award appears on
Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.