Florida § 1009.44 - Need-based financial aid; no preference to students receiving other aid.

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§ 1009.44. Need-based financial aid; no preference to students receiving other aid.

From the funds collected by state universities and Florida College System institutions as a financial aid fee and from other funds appropriated by the Legislature for financial aid from the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, institutions shall expend those moneys designated as need-based financial aid with no preference given to students who also qualify for merit-based or other financial aid awards.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 1009.44 cover?

Section 1009.44 ("Need-based financial aid; no preference to students receiving other aid.") 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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