The Grandparent Waiver form will become available for applicants to the 2027-28 academic year on September 1, 2026. Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ has not received its allocation of waivers or the test score requirements from the State University System Board of Governors (FLBOG) for the upcoming application cycle. Until we receive qualifying test scores from FLBOG, we will establish a preliminary waitlist.
Students can apply for the Grandparent Waiver once they have submitted a complete application for admission including: 1) an application for undergraduate admission, 2) a $30 application fee or approved fee waiver, 3) the self-reported GPA form (SPARK), and 4) a qualifying SAT, ACT, or CLT score.
Applicants will receive information regarding the SPARK once their application is received.**
While the qualifying scores for 2027-28 have not been set by the FLBOG, last year’s required scores were 1330 SAT, 29 ACT, or 95 CLT. Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ super-scores the SAT and ACT exam results. The qualifying score may change or remain the same.
** Note for Common App applicants: Common App begins releasing applications to institutions mid to late August. Since we are opening the Grandparent Waiver on September 1, Common App applicants will not be at a disadvantage.
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½â€™s allocation last year was 38 Grandparent Waivers.
First-come first-served order is determined by a complete admission application, a complete waiver application, and meeting all of the pre-enrollment requirements for the waiver.
Please keep an eye on our website for the Grandparent Waiver Application to be released on September 1, 2026.