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What happens to my financial aid status if I withdraw from school?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:33:03 +0000

Students who withdraw from school more than once while on financial aid will no longer be eligible for financial aid. Depending upon when you withdraw from school, you may be required to repay a specified percentage of any aid you have received in the term in which you are withdrawing, since the funds you receive are designed to help you meet your living expenses for the entire term. Check with your financial aid adviser before withdrawing from school.

For more complete information see UF Withdrawal & Refunds Policies

The Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) in S-107 Criser Hall, is UF’s financial aid office.

What are grad student financial aid “Satisfactory Academic Progress” guidelines?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:30:44 +0000

University of Florida students receiving financial aid are required to be in good standing and maintain “satisfactory academic progress.” In general, graduate students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or the academic standards required by their department, whichever is higher; receive a degree after carrying 70 hours at the graduate level for a master’s degree, or 120 hours for a doctoral degree program; and earn 75% of their credit hours carried at the graduate level.

For more information see SFA’s Academic Progress page.

The Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) in S-107 Criser Hall, is UF’s financial aid office.

What is “Satisfactory Academic Progress” for financial aid purposes?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:13:35 +0000

Satisfactory academic progress is a set of federal, state, and institutional guidelines for students receiving financial assistance. If a student fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress, s/he will be placed on warning, probation, suspension or termination status.

The Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) in S-107 Criser Hall, is UF’s financial aid office.

What is the annual tuition for a beginning freshmen?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:59:37 +0000

University Financial Services keeps a current listing of cost per credit hour for both Florida residents and Non-Florida residents.

Undergraduate students normally take 12-15 credit hours per term, with two terms per year.

Does UF offer tuition fee waivers for out-of-state residents?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:57:17 +0000

The University of Florida Admissions Office does provide out-of-state tuition reductions to a limited number of top entering freshman who are non-Florida residents. For more information, contact the UF Admissions Office at (352) 392-1365.

The Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) in S-107 Criser Hall, is UF’s financial aid office.

What are undergraduate Financial Aid “Satisfactory Academic Progress” guidelines?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:54:19 +0000

University of Florida students receiving financial aid are required to be in good standing and maintain “satisfactory academic progress.” To continue to receive financial aid at UF, in general undergraduates must fulfill four criteria:

1. Achieve cumulative 2.0 GPA by the end of 60 carried academic credit hours;
2. Earn a baccalaureate degree after carrying 150 credit hours;
3. Earn 75 percent of carried hours as freshmen, 78 percent as sophomores, 82 percent as juniors, and 87 percent as seniors;
4. Students usually receive ten full-time terms of financial aid. However, terms of aid will be prorated for students who transfer to the University from another institution.

For more information see SFA’s Academic Progress page.

The Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) in S-107 Criser Hall, is UF’s financial aid office.

What is a “Standard Student Budget,” or “Average Cost of Attendance?”

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:41:20 +0000

The “Average Cost of Attendance” is the amount the University estimates it costs to attend college for the academic year. Costs include: tuition/fees, computer costs, books and supplies, housing, meals, transportation, clothing maintenance, health insurance, and personal expenses. Budgets are calculated for undergraduates, graduate students, and professional students, living on- and off-campus.

The Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) in S-107 Criser Hall, is UF’s financial aid office.

When should I apply for financial aid to attend UF?

askuf — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:39:03 +0000

The University of Florida has an “On-Time” Financial Aid Application Deadline each year. Student Financial Affairs must receive the results of your paper or electronic Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or your Renewal FAFSA with a calculated “Estimated Family Contribution” from the federal processor by this date for your application to be considered “on-time.” Financial Aid is awarded first-come, first-served. Meeting the deadline gives you priority for all funds. Late applicants are considered for aid that remains when their application file is complete. Visit the Financial Aid Calendar for this year’s current deadlines.

For more information see Student Financial Affairs’ First Time Applicants Guide to Financial Aid.

The Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) in S-107 Criser Hall, is UF’s financial aid office.