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Florida · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

Florida private with a three-tier published merit ladder (Presidential up to $35k, Dean's up to $29k, Faculty-Merit up to $26k) and a written all-sources-of-funding policy that lets the University reduce institutional aid dollar-for-dollar against outside scholarships.

Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.

Awards to discuss

First 3 of 5 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

Presidential Scholarship

Up to $35,000 per year · Variable or qualified amount

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Awarded by the admissions committee based on high school record, standardized test scores, and community service. No separate application; 'Merit Scholarships are not guaranteed for all students.'

Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters or until graduation. Most Stetson scholarships require a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for renewal; donor-funded components may require higher. Full-time enrollment required.

Other terms: Stetson publishes the maximum amount but not a stat-to-tier table within each award.

https://web.archive.org/web/20251221164315/https://www.stetson.edu/administration/financial-aid/scholarships/

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: Stetson awards merit packages on an 'all sources of funding' model — institutional aid can be reduced to accommodate outside scholarships, and total aid will not exceed actual educational costs.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/stetson-university/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.