Initial awards for grants are based on full-time enrollment. If you are not enrolled full time, the grant will be reduced based on your actual enrollment after the add/drop period.
*Students admitted to a STEP Pathway will be awarded based on three-quarter time enrollment for the first term.
| Enrollment Per Semester | Award Per Semester | Maximum Annual Award |
|---|---|---|
| 12 + credits | Varies | Varies |
| 9-11 credits | 3/4 of Amount | 3/4 of Amount |
| 6-8 credits | 1/2 of Amount | 1/2 of Amount |
Leverage Grant
The Leverage Grant is an institutional grant offered to students who are not eligible for the Pell Grant, meet the FIU FAFSA priority deadline date and demonstrate financial need. Award amounts vary and are based on the availability of funds and individual need.
Requirements
- Submit the FAFSA
- Have an EFC of 6207 to 8600
- Must NOT be eligible for Pell Grant
- Be enrolled at least half time
- Must NOT have a previous bachelor’s degree
FIU Opportunity Grant
The FIU Opportunity Grant is an institutional grant offered to students who meet the FIU FAFSA priority deadline and demonstrate financial need. Award amounts vary and are based on the availability of funds and individual need.
Requirements
- Submit the FAFSA
- Be enrolled full time (12+ credits) Exception for final semester
- Must NOT have a previous bachelor’s degree
University Grant
The University Grant is an institutional grant offered to students who meet the FIU FAFSA priority deadline and demonstrate financial need. Award amounts vary and are based on the availability of funds and individual need.
Requirements
- Submit the FAFSA
- Have an EFC of 0 to 6206
- Must NOT be eligible for Florida Student Assistance Grant
- Be enrolled at least half time
- Must NOT have a previous bachelor’s degree
Differential Grant
The Differential Grant is an institutional grant offered to undergraduate students who meet the FIU FAFSA priority deadline and have exceptional financial need. Award amounts vary and are based on the availability of funds and individual need.
Requirements
- Submit the FAFSA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must be an undergraduate student
- Be enrolled at least half time
- Must NOT have a previous bachelor’s degree
Upper Division Grant
The Upper Division Full Time Grant is awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and meet the FIU FAFSA priority deadline. Award amounts vary and are based on the availability of funds and individual need.
Requirements
- Submit the FAFSA
- Have an EFC of 0 to 8600
- Must be an undergraduate student classified as a junior or senior
- Must be enrolled full time (12+ credits) Exception for final semester
- Must NOT have a previous bachelor’s degree
Graduate Need Grant
The Graduate Need Grant is awarded to graduate students who demonstrate financial need. Funds are very limited and are awarded to students who meet the FIU FAFSA priority deadline. Award amounts vary and are based on the availability of funds and individual need. Graduate Need Grant will be awarded based on full time enrollment (9+ credits) and will be prorated to half the amount for enrollment of 5 – 8 credits.
Requirements
- Submit the FAFSA
- Have an EFC of 0 to 8600
- Must be a graduate student
- Must be enrolled at least half-time (5 credits)
Students in their final semester will have the full-time requirement for certain types of aid waived. To qualify you must (1) be in your final term of enrollment, (2) be enrolled at least half-time, and (3) be eligible to graduate at the end of the current semester based on your current enrollment. The grant(s) will be prorated based on your actual enrollment.