HDGAP: Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP)

Scholarship · Florida Department of Education / OSFA

HDGAP: Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP). Up to $1,000. Open Now. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Florida Department of Education / OSFA
Official link: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/HDGAP.pdf (floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org)
Amount: Up to $1,000. Supplemental living expenses during holiday/semester breaks: maximum $50 per day for a maximum of 20 days per academic year (up to $1,000), not exceeding unmet need (official OSFA HDGAP 2026-27 Fact Sheet).
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: November 1 each year. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: FAFSA processed error-free by the deadline specified by the institution; institutions certify to OSFA by November 1 (official OSFA HDGAP 2026-27 Fact Sheet; checked 2026-09-07)
Who can apply: Students in Florida; Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)
Last checked: September 7, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-09-07

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States on file: Florida

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Source: Florida Department of Education / OSFA (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

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Eligibility on file

HDGAP: Florida resident active-duty or honorably discharged Armed Forces members who served on/after 9/11/2001; FAFSA; unmet need. Max $50/day × 20 days/year for break living expenses. Official OSFA 2026-27 HDGAP Fact Sheet. Eligibility (HDGAP 2026-27; checked 2026-09-07): Active duty or honorably discharged Armed Forces member who served on/after 9/11/2001; enrolled; Florida resident; error-free FAFSA; unmet need. Max $50/day × 20 days/year. Institution FAFSA deadline; OSFA certification Nov 1. Official: OSFA HDGAP fact sheet.

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Who can apply

Students in Florida
Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP)?

Florida Department of Education / OSFA. Official page: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/PDF/factsheets/HDGAP.pdf

What is the amount for Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP)?

Up to $1,000. Supplemental living expenses during holiday/semester breaks: maximum $50 per day for a maximum of 20 days per academic year (up to $1,000), not exceeding unmet need (official OSFA HDGAP 2026-27 Fact Sheet). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP)?

What is the status of Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Program (HDGAP)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: November 1 each year. Confirm on the official page.

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