NSU State Aid Application
If you are a student who wishes to receive Florida state financial aid at Nova Southeastern University, such as an Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant, a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, or other aid from the state of Florida, you must first submit an NSU State Aid Application Form. Generally, in order to qualify for Florida state aid, you or your parent/guardian must be a Florida resident for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes for the academic year for which Florida state aid funds are being requested. The primary intent of establishing residence in Florida must not be for the purpose of obtaining an education.
Have Required Documentation Ready
You must submit a minimum of two documents (at least one from TIER I) to prove you (independent student) or your parent/claimant (dependent student), are a Florida resident. Documents must have an issue date at least 12 months prior to the first day of classes of the semester for which you are requesting state aid.
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TIER I |
TIER II |
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Florida voter's registration. You may save the information found on the Voter Registration Lookup as a PDF or JPEG file and submit it as proof of residency along with your form. |
Declaration of domicile in Florida |
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Florida driver's license |
Florida professional or occupational license |
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State of Florida identification card |
Florida incorporation |
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Florida vehicle registration |
A document evidencing verifiable family ties to a Florida resident, as defined by tuition purposes |
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Proof of a permanent home in Florida which is occupied as a primary residency by you or your parent/claimant |
Proof of membership in a Florida-based charitable or professional organization |
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Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years if the Florida high school diploma or GED was earned within the last 12 months |
Any other documentation that supports the student's request for resident status, including, but not limited to, utility bills and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments, a lease agreement and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments, or an official state, federal, or court document evidencing legal ties to Florida |
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Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida |
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Proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida for at least 30hours per week for a consecutive 12-month period |
Dependency Status
- There are two versions of the NSU State Aid Application, one for dependent students and one for independent students.
- Please review the information below to determine your dependency status. Then click on the appropriate academic year to access and submit the application.
- Students and parents are only required to complete the NSU State Aid Application once before the start of the first semester at NSU.
Dependent Students
A dependent student is a student who does not meet any of the criteria for an independent student. Verification Forms for DEPENDENT Students Require a Parent Signature.
Entering between August 2024 and May 2025
2024-2025 Application
Entering between August 2025 and May 2026
2025-2026 Application
Independent Students
Verification forms for independent students do not require a parent signature.
Determine Your Dependency Status
An independent student is one of the following:
- at least 24 years old, married
- a graduate or professional student
- a veteran, a member of the armed forces
- an orphan, a ward of the court, or someone with legal dependents other than a spouse
- an emancipated minor or someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Entering between August 2025 and May 2026
2025-2026 Application
Contact Us
Horvitz Admin. Bldg
3300 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004
Monday - Friday
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(954) 262-3380
800-806-3680