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A4400 UNIVERSITY CENTER TALLAHASSEE, FL 32306
Office Hours 8:30 AM-5:00 PMPHONE – (850) 644-0539
FAX - (850) 644-6404www.financialaid.fsu.edu
Email: Email: ofacs@admin.fsu.eduFAFSA school code: 001489FAFSA school code: 001489
What is financial aid? Who is eligible? How do you apply? Award types? How were my awards determined? How do I view my awards? How do I accept my awards? What about Scholarships and outside
resources? Are JOBS available? What is the bottom line, How much should my
check be? Financial aid tips!
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Early, January 1 (funds are limited) Renewal your application every January 1
A Federal Pin number is needed for electronic signature on the FAFSA for both student and parent. Apply at www.pin.ed.gov
Estimated Tax information is accepted
Federal Grants (financial need) Pell SEOG TEACH
Federal Work Study (financial need) Federal Loans
Perkins (financial need) Stafford
Subsidized (financial need) Unsubsidized
State Grants (financial need) FSAG First Generation (CARE STUDENTS ONLY)
University Grants
The federal processor collected all of your information provided on the FAFSA such as; you and your parent’s income,
number of people in the household, number of students in college, etc. and
established your Family’s Expected Contribution to your education cost.
EFC
The expected family contribution received from completing the FAFSA is subtracted from the students cost of
attendance to determine the financial need.COA-EFC
FINANCIAL NEED
Summer 2011
2010-2011 FAFSA+
FSU institutional summer financial aid application located
on your financial aid student toolkit on
blackboard
Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
2011-2012 FAFSA
Your financial aid status is available online through the FSU Blackboard system. Check it anytime, from anywhere that you have secure internet access.
Follow these simple directions: Log on to Blackboard at http://campus.fsu.edu Select "Secure Apps" Located along the top
furthest to the right. Select "Financial Aid Student Toolkit"
Incoming and Prospective students who have applied for admission should log in using the FSUID provided during the admissions process.
View your financial aid status via financial aid student toolkit
READ Terms and Conditions for financial aid
Check for outstanding documents Print and submit to the office of financial aid
ASAP View & BUDGET Accept, Decline, or Reduce your awards
You may contact our office for changes Click on SAVE CHANGES
1 out of 3 students is selected for verification and will be required to submit additional documents to OFA, please submit documents ASAP.
All awards are estimated pending the verification process and therefore are subject to change
Your outside resources could affect your current awards, please report them via your student tool ASAP
You must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to receive financial aid.
You must have an Accounts Refund Setup completed to receive your financial aid, please complete this via your student toolkit. EFT is highly recommended!
Accept loan via office of financial aid student toolkit Complete
Loan Entrance Counseling Master Promissory Note
www.StudentLoans.gov Federal Parent Plus Loan
Complete: FAFSA (if not all ready of file) Direct Loan Federal Plus Loan Application online at
www.studentloans.gov Direct Loan Master Promissory note for parents Parent Authorization Statement (must be on file before
disbursement)For more details please visit our website.
http://financialaid.fsu.edu/aid/loans/Plus.html
Florida State University Scholarships Automatically reviewed when you applied for
admissions to the university Private Scholarships
Report to OFA via student’s financial aid toolkit
Research will continue while you are enrolled FSU financial aid website at: www.finaid.fsu.edu Local organization (rotary clubs, Kiwanis clubs,
fraternities, sororities, churches, and banks) Academic department of interest Ask other students Google Search
Florida Bright Futures Scholarships Academic pays $101 per credit hour
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hour per year Medallion/Gold Seal pays $76 per credit hour
Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours per year Offer amount based on 15 credits per term
actual payment based on enrolled hours All Classes dropped after drop and add MUST be
REPAID Does NOT pay for Summer
*Rates are based on 2011 legislative action – pending final action
Federal Work Study Will be awarded via your financial aid file
based on demonstrated financial need and available funds.
Not Awarded Work Study Visit the FSU Career Center online job
board at: http://www.career.fsu.edu Part-time job fair being held September 1, 2011
check the site for more details.
YOU TELL US: WHAT ARE YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARDS?
How many hours are you taking? ______
What is your housing choice? ______
What is your dining choice? ______
How much is your health insurance? _______
How much are your books? _______
Bottom Line Total _______
Apply EARLY, January 1st using estimated tax info Check your financial aid status Submit requested documents ASAP Know YOUR Cost Set a realistic budget and stick to it Exhaust all other alternatives before borrowing Only borrow what you need Keep records of your loan debt www.nslds.gov Avoid credit card debt If financial circumstances change contact the
office of financial aid
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