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Barbara Lawrence Alfond Central Florida Award

A no-loan tuition program for Orange County public high school students

As the first college in Florida, Rollins is committed to enrolling outstanding students from own backyard here in Orange County. Thanks to the generous support of the Harold Alfond Foundation, Rollins is expanding that commitment with the introduction of the Barbara Lawrence Alfond Central Florida Award.

Students who attend and graduate from an Orange County public high school may qualify for this no-loan tuition program in addition to being considered for the more than $100 million in federal, state, and institutional funding that Rollins students tap into every year. Barbara Lawrence Alfond Central Florida Award recipients will have their full demonstrated financial need as outlined by the FAFSA met with grant dollars up to the cost of tuition with no loans*.

* Award covers up to the total cost of tuition. Housing and meals are not included.

Who is Eligible

To be considered for this award, students must first meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Attend an Orange County public high school for at least two years prior to high school graduation and be on track to graduate from that school.
  • Submit the completed first-year application for admission to Rollins under the Early Decision I agreement no later than the November 15 deadline. All supplemental application materials must be received no later than November 24.
  • Meet the basic student eligibility criteria for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit to Rollins no later than November 15. Learn more about eligibility criteria for federal student aid.
  • Family Annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as outlined in the FAFSA may be no more than $80,000. Learn more about AGI.
  • Be admitted to Rollins under the Early Decision agreement by December 15 and submit the enrollment deposit by January 15.
  • Please note that funding is limited and eligibility does not guarantee receipt of award. Students who satisfy the above criteria who do not receive the no-loan scholarship will alternatively receive a $5,000 Central Florida Scholarship on top of any other financial aid for which they qualify, up to the cost of tuition.
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Renewable for Three Years

The Barbara Lawrence Alfond Central Florida Award is renewable for three years with a 2.0 GPA and maintaining of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards degree.

Orange County Public High Schools

The Barbara Lawrence Alfond Central Florida Award is designed for students who have attended an Orange County public high school for at least two years prior to high school graduation and who are on track to graduate from that school.

Apopka High
Boone High
Colonial High School
Cypress Creek High School
Dr. Phillips High School
East River High School
Edgewater High School
Evans High School
Freedom High School
Horizon High School
Innovation High School
Jones High School
Lake Buena Vista High School
Lake Nona High School
Oak Ridge High School
Ocoee High School
Olympia High School
Timber Creek High School
University High School
Wekiva High School
West Orange High School
Windermere High School
Winter Park High School
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Take the Next Step

Apply Early Decision to Rollins by November 15. There’s no application fee, no formal essay, and no test scores required.

Start Your Application

Early Decision Benefits

To be eligible for the Barbara Alfond Central Florida Award, students must apply Early Decision to Rollins. As a result, in addition to being considered for the award, students will also receive these Early Decision benefits.

  • A high school student dons a Rollins College sweatshirt to announce her college decision.

    Get your admission decision early and de-stress your senior year.

    Receive your admission decision as soon as October, so you can enjoy your last few months of high school stress-free.

  • A student holds up his acceptance packet from Rollins College.

    Enjoy priority scholarship consideration and notification.

    As an Early Decision applicant, you’ll be the first to be considered for Rollins scholarships and grants. If you apply by the EDI deadline on Nov. 15, you’ll be considered for the full range of available scholarships.

  • A college student makes her bed in her first-year residence hall.

    Get the room you want in your first-year residence hall.

    If you apply Early Decision and submit the housing application by the deadline, you’ll be guaranteed to receive your first or second room-type preference in your first-year residence hall.

  • A Rollins professor meets with a student one on one.

    Receive your first-semester course registration first.

    At Rollins, faculty manage your first-semester course registration, and as an Early Decision student, you’ll be registered before other incoming students.

  • Rollins professor Jana Mathews leads a classroom discussion.

    Get one of your top three picks for your first-year seminar course.

    You’re guaranteed to get one of your three preferred Rollins College Conference (RCC) classes—the seminar-style course you take your first semester.

  • A father helps his daughter move into her first-year residence hall.

    Skip the lines and move in early.

    Receive an early time slot on Move-in Day, letting you settle into your new home before any other first-year students.

  • A group of first-year Rollins students pose for a photo during orientation.

    Attend an exclusive event during orientation.

    You’ll get an extra opportunity to meet new friends during an event at orientation that’s reserved just for Early Decision students.

  • A pair of Rollins students pose for a photo during Acts of Kindness Day.

    Score a special bag of Rollins swag.

    A collection of Rollins gear will be waiting for you on campus on Move-in Day so you can start your Rollins journey in style.