Undergraduate In-State Tuition Waivers
Florida Gulf Coast University's Board of Trustees has authorized the In-State Tuition Waiver for select students to enhance campus diversity, campus student leadership, community service, and academic quality among the university's undergraduate students.
Florida Gulf Coast University believes that a diverse student body enhances the environment for learning, enriches intellectual dialog, and helps students develop the mutual respect essential for the effective functioning of the campus community. Waivers are based on the University's established key selection criteria as described below. An In-state Tuition Waiver Committee has been appointed by the President to select recipients of this award each year.
General Eligibility Criteria
- Apply and be approved for admission to FGCU as a degree-seeking student, and
- be an in-state or out-of-state student, and
- be a first-time-in-college, a transfer student, or a continuing student, and
- contribute to the diversity of the campus, or
- provide active community service, or
- have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, or
- have a 1050 SAT combined, or 22 ACT composite, or
- have an outstanding record of leadership achievements
Please note that these waivers are not an entitlement. Every student who applies and meets the minimum criteria will be considered for a waiver. However, the number of available waivers is limited and not every deserving student will receive an award.
What is the value of a Tuition Waiver?
An undergraduate in-state waiver covers the resident or Florida resident matriculation fee, for a total of twelve credit hours. Waivers do not cover the requisite state and federal fees added to the tuition cost. Undergraduate in-state waivers may be awarded to resident or non-resident students, but only cover the resident tuition. For a breakdown of charges, refer to http://www.fgcu.edu/Cashiers/tuition-and-fees.html.
Deadlines
The Undergraduate In-State Tuition Waiver Application should be submitted by:
- December 1 for Spring Term
- April 1 for Summer and Fall Terms
Applications will continue to be accepted after that date, but applications received earlier will receive priority.
Renewal Requirements
Undergraduate In-State Tuition Waivers awarded for the fall term are guaranteed for up to two semesters for a maximum of 24 credit hours (12 credit hours per semester). Waivers awarded for the spring and summer terms will be for one term only (maximum 12 credit hours per semester). All waivers, contingent upon continued budget authorization, may be renewed for additional years. Waiver renewal criteria will be based upon:
- Active community service, or
- a minimum unweighted FGCU GPA of 3.0, or
- an outstanding record of leadership achievements, or
- applicant's contribution to the diversity of the campus.
Renewals are not automatic and are subject to review annually by the Waiver Committee. Deadline to submit renewal forms is identical to the initial deadlines listed above.
Download Renewal Form:
Renewal Form [.pdf file - 19 kb)
Application
The Undergraduate In-State Tuition Waiver Application is available below. You should download the form, print the blank form, complete it, and mail it to:
Admissions
In-State Tuition Waiver
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Download Form: Undergraduate In-State Tuition Waiver Application [.pdf file - 66 kb]
