Southern Scholarship Foundation

Description:

*Provides rent free housing for students 25 and younger with outstanding academic abilities (3.0 cumulative GPA), good character and financial need at one of seven Florida universities: Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University, Florida State University, or Flagler College !€“ Tallahassee
*Students live in scholarship houses and operate the house through basic rules, elected officers and members living cooperatively with 10 to 23 other residents of the house
*Each student must pay a one-time $300 reservation fee, $150 is refundable when a student leaves Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) in good standing and a Food & Service Bill that averages $1000-$1200 per semester to cover the household expenses of food, utilities, cable, laundry, internet, and maintenance
*Free mental health counseling available
*Application online, deadlines November 1st (for the Spring Semester) and April 1st (for the Fall Semester)

Intake Process:

Application on website

Program Fees:

Free Rent, $300 one-time deposit, approximately $950 a semester for house expenses

Languages:

English, international students accepted (must be a citizen or resident alien)

Eligibility:

Students with 3.0 GPA, good character, in need of financial assistance

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

August 5, 2023

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Legal Status:

Non-Profit