Hamilton Holt School
Types of Financial Aid
Learn more about the four basic types of financial aid available to evening students in Rollins’ Hamilton Holt School, including undergraduate and graduate scholarships, undergraduate grants, undergraduate and graduate loans, and work study.
Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships
Holt Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
The Hamilton Holt School Scholarship Program was established to provide financial assistance to qualified students who might otherwise be unable to pursue their education. Most awards are based on a combination of past academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Get more information regarding the scholarship program.
Yearly Amount: Amount varies
Criteria: Need, academics, and leadership; complete FAFSA and Holt admission application by published deadline.
Bright Futures Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Yearly Amount: $158 or $211 per credit hour
Criteria: Awarded in high school senior year.
Holt Scholarships and Assistantships for Graduate Students
Depending on availability of funds, scholarships may be available to new students enrolled in Graduate Studies Programs. Awards are based on academic achievement, academic promise, financial circumstances, and attempts to maintain a diverse student body.
Yearly Amount: Amount varies
Criteria: Contact academic department for specific information and application procedure.
Outside Scholarships
Rollins gladly accepts outside scholarships. Visit the scholarship search page.
Yearly Amount: Amount varies
Yellow Ribbon
Yearly Amount: Up to full tuition
Criteria: Eligible military veterans and dependents.
Undergraduate Grants
Federal Pell Grant
A need-based federal program. Eligibility for this award is determined through the financial aid application process. The maximum number of semesters a student may receive the Federal Pell Grant is the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters. Annually renewable by completing the FAFSA (and showing demonstrated need) and maintaining a 2.0 GPA with at least a 67% completion rate of attempted courses.
2023-2024 Yearly Amount: $0 - $7,395
Criteria: Need; complete FAFSA
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
A federal program for students with exceptional need who are also eligible for the Pell Grant program. Maximum award is $300. Annually renewable by completing the FAFSA (and showing high level of demonstrated need) and maintaining a 2.0 GPA with at least a 67% completion rate of attempted courses.
Yearly Amount: $300
Criteria: Need; complete FAFSA by April 15th
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
A state grant that provides assistance to Florida residents who have financial need. The grant is renewable provided you maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and complete at least 12 credit hours each semester you receive the award (or a total of 24 hours for the year). Renewal of this program is also contingent on your completion of a financial aid application and continued financial need.
Yearly Amount: $1,800
Criteria: Need and Florida resident; complete FAFSA by April 15; complete Florida Residency Affidavit
Effective Access to Student Education (EASE)
A state grant that is not based on financial need and is available to students who are residents of Florida attending a private institution. The grant is renewable provided you maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and complete at least 12 credit hours each semester you receive the award (or a total of 24 hours for the year). The Florida legislature determines the award each summer for the upcoming academic year.
2022-2023 Yearly Amount: $2,000
Criteria: Florida resident; complete Florida Residency Affidavit
Undergraduate & Graduate Loans
Rollins participates in the federal Direct Loan Program and PLUS Loan Program. Rollins has established a Student Loan Code of Conduct. Please note, if you are graduating at the end of fall semester, review information on loan proration as your loan amounts will be impacted.
Federal Direct Loans (Subsidized/Unsubsidized)
Yearly Amount: $200 - $20,500
Criteria: FAFSA and grade level
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Federal Parent PLUS Loan
The William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan is available to the parents of dependent undergraduate students and graduate/professional students. Applicants with no adverse credit history can apply for a PLUS loan up to the full cost of attendance, less other financial aid. The student for whom the parent PLUS loan is being borrowed must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In the cases of a non-custodial parent PLUS applicant, even though their financial information is not required on the FAFSA, certain general federal aid eligibility requirements must be met. For more information regarding this program or to apply online, visit our PLUS Loan page.
Yearly Amount: Cost of attendance less other aid
Criteria: Credit-eligible borrower/parent of a dependent undergraduate student
Federal Graduate/Professional PLUS Loan
Yearly Amount: Cost of attendance less other aid
Criteria: Credit-eligible borrower/graduate student; must complete FAFSA
Private Student Loans
Private student loans are credit-based loans utilized by students who either do not qualify for federal student aid or who may need supplemental financing to meet their educational costs.
Yearly Amount: Cost of attendance less other aid
Criteria: Credit-eligible borrower. Your lender will provide a self-certification form, which you should use. If you need a blank one, you can use this Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification Form.
Work Study
Federal College Work Study is available to students who qualify based on financial need. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and must submit required paperwork to the Financial Aid Office. Jobs are available throughout campus and are designed to be flexible to meet your needs. Please visit the Center for Career and Life Planning for job opportunities and applications. You will receive a paycheck every two weeks based on the number of hours you worked; there is no impact on your student account, so you may use the earnings as you see fit.
If you have been awarded Federal College Work Study, you will receive instructions on how to apply via your Rollins e-mail account. Please check your Financial Aid Offer on Foxlink for confirmation of your award. If you have not been awarded Federal College Work Study, please contact our office and we will review your account to see if you qualify. You will not receive a job assignment if Federal College Work Study is not already awarded to you.
Yearly Amount: Amount varies
Criteria: Please contact us if interested