1. who wish to start their academic journey at FSCJ.
Our commitment to fund the first two years of higher education for students from Duval and Nassau counties
who wish to start their academic journey at FSCJ.

2. INFORMATION SESSION

3. - FSCJ President Dr. Cynthia A. Bioteau
FSCJ PROMISE
“FSCJ Promise promotes equity amongst our students, a core component of the College’s values, by eliminating the barrier of financial debt, ensuring that all of our community members have the chance to receive a quality education.”
- FSCJ President Dr. Cynthia A. Bioteau

4. GOALS

5. - Serve up to 1,000 new first-time-in-college students annually
Goals
- Help local Duval and Nassau county students create financial sustainability while removing economic barriers and providing an accessible and affordable pathway to degree completion
- Build broad public support in creating a college-going culture while increasing student persistence and degree completion for transfer or gainful employment
- Fully fund the first two years at FSCJ (tuition, fees and books) leading to a successful associate degree for eligible students
- Serve up to 1,000 new first-time-in-college students annually

6. HOW PROMISE WORKS

7. How Promise Works
Access to mentorships, workplace coaching, paid internships, college work study, tutoring and many other college resources
FSCJ Promise grants are awarded to eligible students after all PELL, scholarships, or other grant aid resources have been applied to tuition, fee and books costs for the semester
FSCJ will contribute up to $700 toward books each semester
Students who maintain eligibility requirements may continue in Promise for up to two years

8. ELIGIBILITY

9. Students in FSCJ’s service area
Eligibility
#1…
Students in FSCJ’s service area
Duval or Nassau county resident who graduated from a Duval or Nassau county public, private or charter high school within the last five years

10. Fall 2018 as a degree-seeking student
Eligibility
#2…
First time in college
- Since graduating high school, student has not attended a college/university prior to
Fall 2018 as a degree-seeking student

11. Eligible for a Federal Pell Grant
Eligibility
#3…
Eligible for a Federal Pell Grant
Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year
and qualify for any level of PELL Grant

12. Enroll as full-time student
Eligibility
#4…
Enroll as full-time student
Enroll in credit hours of courses
(approximately 4-5)
each semester in a program leading to an associate degree

13. Fall semester start only…
Eligibility
#5…
Fall semester start only…
Students must begin in Fall Semester 2018

14. APPLY

15. before July 1 in order to meet priority deadlines
Apply
Apply to FSCJ
Complete the Fall 2018 online application for admission to FSCJ - fscj.edu/apply
before July 1 in order to meet priority deadlines
- Complete remaining admission steps such as transcripts, residency, application fee, etc.

16. Apply Apply for Federal aid / FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov
prior to July 1 in order to meet priority deadlines
- Designate FSCJ (School Code ) on your FAFSA
If selected for “verification,” please provide the requested documents to FSCJ promptly
Only “complete” FAFSA submissions will be evaluated for Promise eligibility and awarding

17. Apply Apply for FSCJ Promise
days after you have submitted your application to FSCJ,
access the Scholarship site
and complete the “FSCJ Promise” application
fscj.edu/promise

18. Apply Participate in an FSCJ orientation
- Meet with a Student Success advisor to develop an Academic Degree Plan (ADP)
prior to start of fall semester

19. Notification of Promise selection will begin July 31
Apply
Priority Deadline
Priority deadline for completion of all application steps for FSCJ Promise application is July 15
FSCJ application
FAFSA process
Promise application
Attend orientation
Academic Degree Plan
Notification of Promise selection will begin July 31

20. MAINTAINING ELIGIBILTY

21. Maintaining Eligibility
Keeping the Promise
Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for up to four semesters (summer not included)
Maintain continuous enrollment until degree completion (Fall/Spring, Fall/Spring)
Serve a minimum of 30 hours of community service per academic year through FSCJ’s Office of Student Engagement or Center for Civic Engagement

22. Maintaining Eligibility
Keeping the Promise
Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment (depart, drop out, low grades, etc.) are not eligible to return to Promise
Students who lose PELL eligibility will not be allowed to continue in Promise

23. Step 1. fscj.edu/apply Step 2. fafsa.ed.gov Step 3. fscj.edu/promise
Your Pathway to Promise!
Step 1. fscj.edu/apply
Step 2. fafsa.ed.gov
Step 3. fscj.edu/promise

24. Our commitment to fund the first two years of higher education for students from Duval and Nassau counties who wish to start their academic journey at FSCJ.