Florida § 1009.41 - State financial aid; students with a disability.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 1009.41 — State financial aid; students with a disability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1009.41. State financial aid; students with a disability.
Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 1009.40(1)(b)1.b. regarding the number of credits earned per term, or other financial aid eligibility requirements related to the number of required credits earned per term, a student with a documented disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, shall be eligible to be considered for state financial aid while attending an eligible postsecondary institution on a part-time basis. The State Board of Education shall establish the necessary criteria for documentation of the student’s disability, and the postsecondary institution shall make the determination as to whether or not the disability is such that part-time status is a necessary accommodation. For the purposes of this section, financial aid funds may be prorated based on the number of credit hours taken.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 1009.41
What does Florida Statutes § 1009.41 cover?
Section 1009.41 ("State financial aid; students with a disability.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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