Florida SouthWestern State College offers the most affordable tuition rates in Southwest Florida providing students an outstanding education at a low cost.
Still, the cost of a quality college education can add up. To help our students reach their educational goals FSW offers a variety of grants, scholarships, and payment methods.
Ways to Pay
Financial Aid
- Federal Financial Aid may include grants (money that does not have to be paid back) and/or loans (money that does need to be paid back).
- The first step is to complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The school code for Florida SouthWestern State College is 001477.
- Allow 6 weeks for processing to ensure your application is reviewed prior to the start of classes.
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Scholarships
- Florida SouthWestern State College State also offers a variety of scholarships for which students may be eligible.
- A FAFSA and a Florida SouthWestern State College State admissions application must be completed before applying for most scholarships.
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Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)
- Make payments over time with our popular Tuition Installment Plan.
- The sooner you enroll in the TIP the less money you need to put down.
Cash, Check or Credit
- Pay online with a major credit card or personal check.
- Log into your secure FSW College Portal
- View the Student Financials tab
- Click View Pay Now
- Select the appropriate Term from the Dropdown menu
- Select Pay Now
- Make a Payment
- Pay at your preferred campus location with cash, check, or credit card.
On-Campus Housing Installment Plan (HIP)
- Students living in on-campus housing may enroll in the Housing Installment Plan (HIP) and pay for housing expenses overtime.
- Similar to the TIP (see above), the sooner you enroll, the less money you have to put down.
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Florida Pre-paid
- Florida Prepaid is automatically added to student accounts upon registration.
- The amount paid by Florida Prepaid varies depending on both the type of plan and when the plan was purchased.
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Proof of Florida Residency Matters!
All students (including lifetime Florida residents) must submit proof of Florida residency in order to receive in-state tuition rates. In-state tuition rates are significantly less expensive than out-of state tuition rates. More information about providing proof of Florida residency.