Cohen Family First Generation Scholarship

• Which collegeCohen Family First Generation Scholarship - University of Central Florida Scholarships
• Who can applyApplicant must have earned a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA .
• CitizenshipApplicant must be a Florida Resident and U.S Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen.
• Who can applyNote: This scholarship is part of our First Generation Matching Grant & First Generation Scholarships Application, which is open to all students who meet First Generation student status based on their General Application. With completion of the First Generation Matching Grant & First Generation Scholarships Application, no additional application is needed to be considered for this scholarship. Criteria: Applicant must be a first-generation college undergraduate student. Scholarships considered for the First Generation Matching Grant Program may change every year.
• Who can applyIf the scholarship is selected to be a part of the First Generation Matching Grant Program, applicants will be evaluated based on additional state criteria, including, but not limited to: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 UCF credit hours per Fall and/or Spring as a degree-seeking undergraduate student. Applicant must be a Florida Resident and U.S Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen. Applicant must be seeking their first bachelor's degree.
• Who can applyApplicant must be considered as 'First Generation', neither of the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have earned a college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher. Applicant must have earned a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA . Applicant must have completed a current-year, error-free FAFSA . Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ).
• Who can applyApplicant must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress ( https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress/ ) Applicant must not have defaulted on or owe a refund to any previous aid program. Applicant must have attempted hours no greater than 132 credit hours. Definitions: Students whose parents completed a college degree abroad would not be considered First Generation students. Transient or study abroad hours may not be considered. Limitations: This Scholarship cannot pay over the student's Cost of Attendance ( COA ).
• Who can applyCOA is the estimated amount it will cost a student to attend the university. Additional information about COA can be found at: https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/cost/ . Renewable: Yes. Scholarship may be awarded to the same student in successive semesters until graduation from their undergraduate program provided that funds are available, the recipient maintains the award criteria, and the recipient completes an A2O General Application and a First Generation Matching Grant & First Generation Scholarships Application each year.
• Who can applyNote that award amount may vary from year to year dependent on if the scholarship is considered for the First Generation Matching Grant. Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance sfascholarships@ucf.edu
• Who can applyCollege/Department First Generation Matching Grant

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