Types of Financial Aid Financial aid falls into two categories, need based and non-need based. Applicants with no calculated need can receive unsubsidized loans or scholarships that are not awarded on the basis of need. Applicants with calculated need will be awarded a package of aid which may include subsidized loans, grants, scholarships, or workstudy. The State of Florida Department of Education also offers numerous other scholarship programs. The criteria for awarding financial aid through state and federal programs excludes consideration of race, age, sex, religion, creed, marital status, national origin, or physical handicap.
Some aid is also available through individual colleges and departments within the university.
There are many sources of financial aid made available by civic and private organizations. In addition, do not overlook local sources of financial aid. Community organizations such as the American Legion, YMCA, 4-H Clubs, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Jaycees, hospital auxiliaries, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts also may offer financial assistance to students. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services administers programs of assistance for students enrolled in health professions programs such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, public health, health administration, clinical psychology, and allied health programs. Financial aid includes the Exceptional Financial Need Scholarship Program, the Program of Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Health Professions Students, the Health Education Assistance Loan Program, the Health Professions Student Loan Program, and the National Health Service Corps Scholarships.