2008-09
Ethics in Business Scholarship Program
Fact Sheet
Florida Statutes 1009.765
Program Description
The Ethics in Business Scholarship Program administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)
provides assistance to undergraduate college students who enroll at
community colleges and
eligible independent postsecondary educational institutions.
Scholarship funds are allocated to institutions that provide an equal amount of matching funds
generated by private donors for the purpose of providing such scholarships.
Florida Statute 1009.76 governs the Ethics in Business Scholarship Program for state universities and is administered by the
Board of Governors.
A comprehensive listing of all eligible institutions for both scholarship programs may be found at the link
provided below.
What are the Initial Eligibility Requirements to Receive Funding?
The student will:
- Be enrolled at a community college or an eligible independent postsecondary educational institution.
- Contact the financial aid office or the foundation office at the participating institution for
complete program information and application procedures.
Use of an Applicant’s Social Security Number/Non-discrimination Statement
The Privacy Act of 1974 requires state agencies to inform applicants of the reasons for requesting their Social
Security numbers (SSN). The Florida Department of Education requests an SSN on all applications for student financial
assistance in order to correctly identify applicants, match each applicant's financial aid record with the student
record at the postsecondary institution the applicant attends, and help coordinate state student aid programs
with federal student aid programs.
An applicant will not be denied financial assistance for failure to disclose the SSN. Without an SSN, correct
identification of an applicant's record cannot be assured and may result in an error in the award amount or a delay
in the disbursement of an award.
Pursuant to Section 1000.05, Florida Statutes, state student financial assistance is provided to eligible applicants
without discriminating on the basis of race, sex, national origin, marital status, or handicap. Minority status will be
considered when required by law as a condition of eligibility or selection.
For further information contact the financial aid office or the foundation office at
eligible participating postsecondary institutions
or OSFA, State Scholarship and Grant Programs, 325 West Gaines Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. Contact OSFA toll-free at 1-888-827-2004.
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