Financial Aid Opportunities

• Federal Financial Aid - Students who are US citizens or permanent residents may be eligible for Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, or Plus Loans. Stafford Loans may be either subsidized or unsubsidized. Students can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . To learn more about financial aid eligibility, please contact email: finance@midwiferyschool.org.

 

• Workforce Investment Act (WIA) / Title I - The WIA program is offered by Florida Works/One-Stop Centers. There are three categories: Adult, Dislocated Worker/Homemaker and Youth. The WIA program allows individuals to be trained at FSTM and pays a portion of the tuition cost.

 

• Florida 529 Prepaid College Plan - The Florida Prepaid College Plan is a program through which families prepay for their child’s education at a guaranteed fixed rate. It is guaranteed by the State of Florida. This program began in 1988 and is the largest Prepaid tuition plan in the country.

 

• Veteran Administration Funds - The Veteran Administration will provide FSTM tuition funding for those who are eligible for VA educational benefits. You are likely eligible if you are a veteran, or the spouse or child of a veteran. For detailed information about VA Education Programs, please visit: www.gibill@vagov

 

• FSTM In-house Payment Plan - Even better, how about a 0% interest monthly payment plan? Sponsored by FSTM, you can now pay the school directly and avoid paying interest. At the time of registration, 1/2 of the semester's tuition is due to start class. The remaining balance is split into 3 monthly payments. All tuition for each semester is due on the set due date and all fees for said semester must be paid by the last day of school during that term... to remain on the payment plan. For more information, contact FSTM's Business & Finance Director, Kim Alderson at 352.338.0766 ext. 306 or email: kalderson@midwiferyschool.org

 

• Scholarships for Children/Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans - This scholarship is granted through the Department of Education. For more information visit: www.ed.gov

 

• Bright Futures Scholarships - FSTM students who are eligible for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships may apply them to their tuition at FSTM. Fore more information or to apply for Florida Bright Futures please visit: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf