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Who We Are

New Directions offers supplemental funding and supports the educational needs of qualified students, providing specialized college-level education as well as career and technical training for immediate entry into high-wage, high-demand careers.

Submission of an application does not guarantee New Directions Funding. Awards are based upon the amount of available funds and the number of applicants that qualify. Assistance is limited to students enrolled in Associate of Science or Certificate Programs demonstrating educational needs not met by Pell Grant and/or scholarships, or programs that are ineligible for Financial Aid.

Types of Financial Assistance Available

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Application Information

Application Window

Fall Semester: August - October
Spring Semester: December - March
Summer Semester: May

Documents to Submit with Your Application

Student Responsibilities

  • Attend all scheduled classes
  • Complete mid-term grade review
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Inform us of schedule or enrollment status changes

Eligibility Requirements

Interested? Please contact Guidino.Fiore@daytonastate.edu for more information and full eligibility requirements.

New Directions Program

The New Directions program is funded by the FDOE Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century (Perkins V) Grant and Daytona State College.