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Contact Information
Jim Wohlpart, Ph.D.
Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Florida Gulf Coast University
Phone: (239) 590-1094
Email: wohlpart@fgcu.edu
Financial Aid
All Step Ahead Program participants are encouraged to apply for "need-based" financial aid as communicated through their High School Counselor and FGCU brochures.
Students must apply for financial aid by completing the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for Summer aid. All Step-Ahead students must apply by the following deadlines in order to be eligible for financial aid:
| Starting Semester | First day to apply | Last day to apply |
| Summer 2012 | January 1, 2011 | June 30, 2012 |
In addition, all Step Ahead Program students must complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA to be eligible for financial aid for the 2012-2013 academic year. All STEP AHEAD students who will be attending FGCU during the academic year 2012-2013 must adhere to the following deadlines:
| Starting Semester | First day to apply | Priority deadline | Last day to apply |
| Fall 2012 | January 1, 2012 | March 1, 2012 | June 30, 2013 |
The table below outlines the types of financial aid which are available for summer terms:
| Financial Aid Funding Source | Summer Availability | How to apply? | Notes |
| Federal Pell Grant | Yes | FAFSA | Award varies based on enrollment and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from FAFSA. |
| Federal Stafford Loans | No | FAFSA | Must be at least half-time |
| Federal PLUS Loans | No | FAFSA | Must be at least half-time |
| Florida Pre-paid | Yes | Florida Pre-paid | N/A |
| Florida Bright Futures | No | State of Florida | Not available for summer |
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will package the student's financial aid and will post awards via Gulfline.
