Scholarship Awards
Congratulations on your academic achievements! National Merit Scholarships are awarded to students who have been designated as Finalists by the National Merit Corporation. National Merit Scholarship recipients who are Florida Residents are eligible for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program, which awards a Finalist up to the cost of attendance.
Out of state Finalists are not eligible for the Benacquisto Scholarship Program. They will receive competitive scholarships, although they will be partially responsible for covering cost of attendance.
National Merit Scholars are eligible for awarded scholarships for 8 semesters, or until graduation from your Bachelor's degree at FAU, whichever comes first. Please see our page regarding renewal requirements and appeals.
Florida Residents
Estimated nine-month budgets for full-time Florida Resident students used in 2022-2023 are listed below (based on 27 credits for Undergraduate students)
| On Campus | Off Campus | With Parents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $5,642 | $5,642 | $5,642 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| Housing | $8,410 | $10,514 | $0 |
| Dining | $4,126 | $4,326 | $1,444 |
| Transportation Fees | $2,422 | $3,892 | $3,892 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 | $3,752 |
| TOTAL | $25,616 | $29,390 | $15,994 |
Non-Florida Residents
Estimated nine-month budgets for full-time Non-Florida Resident students used in 2022-2023 are listed below (based on 27 credits for Undergraduate students)
| On Campus | Off Campus | With Parents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $19,642 | $19,642 | $19,642 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| Housing | $8,410 | $10,514 | $0 |
| Dining | $4,126 | $4,326 | $1,444 |
| Transportation Fees | $2,422 | $3,892 | $3,892 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 | $3,752 |
| TOTAL | $39,616 | $43,390 | $29,994 |