General Definitions

  • AmeriCorps
    Please visit www.americorps.gov.
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    Federal Pell Grant
    The Federal Pell Grant is provided by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). Students must complete an application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. Go to www.fafsa.gov to apply online or go to the Financial Aid Office for a paper application (limited paper applications).

    Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
    State scholarships that may be available for graduating seniors. To learn more about each of these scholarships, go to http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home/uamain.htm

    Florida Pre Paid College Fund
    These funds are derived from contributions paid by the students' parents. Present the Florida Pre Paid College Fund I.D. card to the Business Office.

    Florida Public Post Secondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant Program (FSAG)
    State funded program for certificate seeking students. Students must demonstrate need (complete FAFSA) and meet oTECH criteria for eligibility.

    Florida Work Experience Program
    State funded program for certificate seeking students. Students must demonstrate need (complete FAFSA) and meet oTECH criteria for eligibility.

    Florida Trust Fund (FTF)
    State Scholarship funded from program tuition fees. Students must demonstrate need by completing the FAFSA application and meet oTECH program eligibility.

    Third Party Agencies
    Agencies and/or employers help pay the educational expenses of a student (must present a letter to the Business Office). After the student has registered, the sponsor is billed for those expenses that are eligible.

    Veterans Educational Benefits
    The Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veterans will direct the Veterans with disabilities to Vocational Rehabilitation for assistance in attending training programs.

    Vocational Rehabilitation
    Provides assistance for individuals who have disabilities that prevent employment. The Vocational Rehabilitation Agency determines eligibility.

    Career Source Central Florida
    Provide locally planned job training and placement services for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed. Student must meet with the Career Source of Central Florida Counselor to determine eligibility.