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    FinishSmart@CF scholarship

    College of Central Florida · College program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 15, 2026.

    FinishSmart@CF scholarship: who qualifies, amount and deadline

    Who qualifies: Resident of Florida; Undergraduate; College 1st year or College 2nd year; Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application. To apply: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit the online inquiry form located on the program's webpage.

    Source: College of Central Florida official page, checked Nov 15, 2026

    About this scholarship

    The FinishSmart@CF scholarship is a Last Mile program designed to help former students return to college and complete their first associate degree. This initiative targets Florida residents who previously attended the College of Central Florida but stepped away from their education before graduating. To qualify, applicants must be close to graduation and demonstrate financial need through the federal student aid application. Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible students to help cover their remaining tuition and fees. By assisting students in crossing the finish line, the program aims to boost their career opportunities and earning potential in the workforce.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Florida
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, public college
    • Must have attended the College of Central Florida within the past eight years, but not within the last two semesters. Must be within 12 credit hours of completing their first associate degree and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    No

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit the online inquiry form located on the program's webpage.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    College of Central Florida
    Last verified
    Nov 15, 2026

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    This award is for students at College of Central Florida.

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