Almost all students
pursuing their education beyond high school are eligible for taxpayer support –
and almost all of this is in the form of tuition vouchers. Florida’s Bright
Futures Scholarships and dozens of other tax-funded grants and scholarships are
vouchers – pure and simple. They can be used at the public, private or faith-based
colleges or universities of the family’s choice.
So why is the Florida Legislature willing to give students generous tax dollars
to attend (for example) St. Thomas University in Miami, but unwilling to give them
any assistance to attend (for example) St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale?
Why are vouchers praised for college but denounced for schools? The answer is a
matter of politics as distinct from principle. To get the whole picture please visit
Floridians for School Choice.
The best source of information on financial aid for post-secondary education is
generally the college, university or other institution that the student hopes to
attend. The office to contact is usually the Admissions Office. Students who are
not eligible for any Grants or Scholarships may still be eligible for aid in the
form of loans or work study.
There is far more state and federal financial aid available at the post-secondary
level than at any time before. We have assembled the links to excellent resources
on our home page.
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