Frequestly Asked Questions
College Assistance Program (CAP)
  • How long is my CAP, Inc. Grant good for?

    Your CAP, Inc. Grant is awarded for one school year only.

  • Will my CAP, Inc. Grant be automatically renewed?

    No. CAP, Inc. Grants are not automatically renewed. You must reapply each year.

  • If I complete my application, will I automatically get a CAP, Inc. Grant?

    No. A completed application does not guarantee funding.

  • If I decide to go to another college after I am awarded my CAP, Inc. Grant, can I transfer the award?

    No. Awards are made for attendance at the educational institution you indicate on the application and are not transferable to another institution after a grant is awarded.

  • What are the requirements for a CAP, Inc. Grant?
    • Financial need.
    • Full-time attendance, seeking a degree at an approved post-secondary institution.
    • Undergraduate study only towards completion of first undergraduate degree.
    • Graduation from a Miami-Dade County Public High School or G.E.D. earned after November 1, 1996 with minimum two years in Miami-Dade County Public High School.
    • Mail only completed application packets. Incomplete applications or faxed copies will not be considered!
    • Mail photocopies, not originals, of these documents.
    • Copies of ALL pages of your SAR (Student Aid Report) for the year applied.
    • Copies of Award Letter from your college (We will accept downloaded Award Letter from the Internet).
    • Send the completed "Permission to Release Information" to the Financial Aid Office at your college (Do not turn it in with your CAP Grant Application).
    • College students who have never received a CAP Grant must submit an official student transcript (showing cumulative GPA).
    • College students who have never received a CAP Grant must also submit a copy of your M.D.P.S. Final High School Transcript.
    • G.E.D. Applicants must submit copy of G.E.D. Diploma.
    • Returning CAP recipients (college students who have received a CAP Grant) must submit an official transcript (showing cumulative GPA).
    • No extensions will be granted beyond application deadline (Postmark deadline is always the last Saturday in June).
  • How is my Cap, Inc. Grant disbursed?

    Your CAP, Inc. Grant will be disbursed on a semester basis. If your award letter says you will receive $500, you will receive $250 each semester.

  • Will a check be mailed directly to me?

    No. A check will be mailed to your college at the beginning of the academic year. Under no circumstances will a check be mailed directly to students or given directly to students.

  • What if I do not attend college the second semester?

    If you do not attend college the second semester, your grant will be discontinued. No money will be set aside or saved for next year, but you are welcome to reapply for the CAP, Inc. Grant next year.

  • What information is needed to reapply for a CAP, Inc. Grant?

    Once you have obtained an application, you will need the following items to re-apply for the CAP, Inc. Grant:

    • A completed CAP, Inc Grant Application.
    • A copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) (All pages).
    • A copy of the award letter from the college you will be attending.
    • An official copy of academic transcript with cumulative GPA.
    • All items must be submitted by the deadline stated on the application or your application will not be considered..
  • Do I have to send my grades with my renewal application?

    Some students have trouble getting grades and award letters from colleges. However, without these documents, your application cannot be considered and you will not receive your grant. Do not mail your application without these documents. It is the responsibility of the student to submit all of the required documents, and no EXCEPTIONS will be made. (Be persistent with your college financial aid office to get this information to you!)

  • Do I need to have my award letter from my college to reapply for my CAP, Inc. Grant?

    To help ensure you receive your award letter from your college in time to meet the deadline, it is recommended that you submit your FAFSA as early as possible. You must maintain communication with your college financial aid office and inform them that you need your award letter or you will not be able to apply for the CAP, Inc. Grant. Your application or award letter will not be accepted via fax or e-mail.

  • Can my college directly submit my award letter?

    If your college tells you that you can submit your application without your award letter, and that they will submit your award letter for you, this is not acceptable. Award letters are not accepted directly from colleges. If you mail an incomplete application, it will not be accepted.