Sources (where applicable) of state, local, and other private aid include state grants, scholarships, and agency funding, which are available from organizations such as those listed below. Note that these sources are separate from federal student financial aid sources and private lending sources. Please consult the Financial Aid Office or funding grantor for additional information.
The state’s higher education webpage may be visited for more information on specific state grant options.
Students interested in scholarships are encouraged to search using FinAid!, a leading scholarship search provider for students. Their free service matches scholarships to the student’s specific qualifications and can be accessed online at www.FinAid.org.
First Coast Workforce Development (CareerSource) is a publicly funded agency that provides extensive workforce- related services to six counties on Florida's First Coast – Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties.
CareerSource
c/o Kathleen Sineheh 904-213-3888
215 Market Street Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32202-2821The Northeast Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. assists low-income persons as specified by the Poverty Guidelines of the Federal Government.
Northeast Florida Community Action Agency
c/o Betty Rosenboro 904-529-2200
1845 Town Center Blvd Suite 32003Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain or retain employment. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers.
State (FLDOE) Vocational Rehabilitation c/o
Jewel Palmer 904-573-3910
7451 103rd Street Suite 11
Jacksonville, FL 32210The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) serves as a guarantor for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and the administrator of Florida's scholarship and grant programs. The OSFA mission is to facilitate higher education access and services by providing exemplary customer attention, comprehensive financial aid information, and convenient and efficient products.
Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)
c/o Abraham Otero 850-980-5518
1940 North Monroe Street Suite 70
Tallahassee, FL 32303The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs helps Florida veterans, their families, and survivors to improve their health and economic well-being through quality benefits information, advocacy, education, and long-term health services.
Department of Veterans Affairs VA VOC
c/o Robyn Trulock 904-731-0658
7825 Baymeadows Way Suite 120 B
Jacksonville, FL 32256