Financial Aid

Apply for Financial Aid

If you would like to apply for funding in 2020, please click the button below.

2020 FCS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

November 29 is the FINAL DEADLINE for:

Payments will be made for APPROVED applications and SUBMITTED bills on December 13, 2019.
Foundation staff/volunteers will be in contact with patients directly if there are questions or missing documentation until Friday, December 6, 2019.
Check back here mid to late December for the opening date of the 2020 Grant Applications.
For any questions, please email Foundation@FLCancer.com.

All applications must be submitted electronically online.

If you do not have access to a computer, the Financial Counselors at your Oncologist’s office can assist you with applying electronically.

If you have any questions, please email foundation@flcancer.com or call 941-677-7183. Please bear in mind, we experience a high volume of incoming calls. If you do not get through, please leave a detailed message and we will return your call as quickly as possible.

To be eligible to receive financial assistance from the FCS Foundation, you must:

Be actively undergoing cancer treatment in Florida or within 90 days of your final treatment date.
Be a current Florida resident.
Have an annual household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – see table below. (Will be required to provide bank statements and proof of income.)
Have less than $5,000 in total household liquid assets.
Complete and submit an online application for assistance and all required support documentation.

200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

# of People in the Home	Monthly Income	Annual Income
1	$2,127	$25,520
2	$2,873	$34,480
3	$3,620	$43,440
4	$4,367	$52,400
5	$5,113	$61,360
6	$5,860	$70,320
7	$6,607	$79,280
8	$7,353	$88,240
9	$8,100	$97,200

The Foundation has an award limit of $2,000 per applicant per calendar year.

The types of bills that can be paid include:

Rent, lot rent or mortgage payments
Homeowners insurance
Utilities – electricity and water and sewer
One phone bill – either landline or cell, covered up to $50 per month
Car payments or car insurance for one car

If you share bills with an individual who is not a part of your household, FCSF may pay your share.

FCSF is unable to pay the following bills:

Medical expenses (including prescriptions)
Credit cards
Tax bills
Entertainment (TV, Internet, etc.)
Health insurance
Personal or student loans

All grants are paid by check and mailed directly to the entity, landlord or company and NOT to the patient.