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Money Matters:. Financial Aid at the University of South Florida. Presentation Agenda. Financial Aid Disbursement Process/Fee Payment Bookstore Services. 2008-2009 Estimated Cost of Attendance. Florida Residents Fall & Spring Tuition$3,990 (2 semesters -15 credit hours/semester) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Money Matters:
Financial Aid at the
University of South Florida
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Financial Aid Disbursement Process/Fee
Payment Bookstore Services
Presentation Agenda
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2008-2009 Estimated Cost of Attendance
Florida Residents Fall & SpringTuition $3,990 (2 semesters -15 credit hours/semester)
Room/Board $8,080
Books $1,500
Personal $2,500
Transportation $1,600
Total $17,670
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2008-2009 Estimated Cost of Attendance
Out of State Residents Fall & SpringTuition $16,710 (2 semesters -15 credit hours/semester)
Room/Board $ 8,080
Books $ 1,500
Personal $ 2,500
Transportation $ 1,600
Total $30,180
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FAFSA
If you haven’t already applied, it’s not too late for some financial aid programs
Complete your FAFSA to apply for financial aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Make sure USF’s federal school code (001537) is on your FAFSA
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Financial Aid Web Site
Access the following: Quick Updates Quick Links Obtain financial aid forms Financial Aid Programs At a
Glance
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Financial Aid Web Site
Link to Financial Aid Programs at a Glance to find details on:
Financial Aid Programs Award requirements Renewal requirements
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OASIS Web Site
Check outstanding requirements Complete online forms Accept awards Regularly check your financial aid
awards
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OASIS Web Site
Each semester: Check for tuition and/or housing deferments Check for the Bookstore Advance Purchase
Program (BAPP) Review and update your ‘Personal
Information’
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From the OASIS MAIN MENU, choose ‘Student and Financial Aid’
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Then choose ‘Financial Aid’
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Choose ‘My Requirements, Bookstore Authorizations and Deferments’
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Automatic Tuition Deferments
Tuition Deferments
Provided to students receiving financial aid (including Bright Futures)
Tuition payment will be temporarily deferred
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Housing Deferments
Housing Deferments Check OASIS to see if you qualify Review your housing contract for qualifying criteria
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Bookstore Advance Purchase Program (BAPP)
Allows students receiving financial aid to purchase their textbooks & supplies in advance of the first day of classes, prior to financial aid awards being disbursed
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BAPP Criteria
To qualify you must: Have financial aid of at least $100 in excess
of all charges on your student account Be enrolled at least half-time (minimum 6
credit hours) Check OASIS prior to the start of each term
to see if you qualify
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BAPP
For example, if you owe USF $3,000 for the term, you must have at least $3,100 in aid for the term to take advantage of the program
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Tuition Differential Fee
Is an additional tuition fee Approximately $7 per credit hour above base
tuition cost Bright Futures will not pay this fee Pre-Paid recipients may have fee removed after
activation of pre-paid (You take your pre-paid card to Cash Accounting-ADM 125)
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Florida Bright Futures
Florida Academic Scholars Pays full tuition minus differential fee Pays educational allowance – $375 per yearAnnual Renewal Requirements: 3.0 GPA Earn 12 credit hours per academic year
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Florida Bright Futures
Florida Medallion & Gold Seal Pays 75% tuition minus differential fee
Annual Renewal Requirements: 2.75 GPA Earn 12 credit hours per academic year
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Florida Pre-Paid Program
Pre-Paid Tuition Plan Pays for approximately 75% tuition Remaining fees are considered local fees
Pre-Paid Local Fee Plan Pays for approximately 23% of fees associated with tuition Remaining fees are not covered by Tuition or Local fee plans
Pre-Paid Housing Plan Pays for costs associated with specified on-campus residence halls
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Florida Bright Futures & Florida Pre-Paid Tuition
You can use both programs at the same time.
Each semester:
1. FL Pre-Paid is applied to the student account first
2. Bright Futures funds are disbursed to the student account after the end of the first week of classes
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Florida Bright Futures & Florida Pre-Paid Tuition
3. Excess funds remaining after tuition has been paid will be applied to other charges posted to your student account
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Be Sure to Report Funds From Other Sources
Federal regulations prohibit you: From receiving more financial aid than your cost of
attendance
From receiving need-based aid that exceeds your calculated financial need
This may require an adjustment to your award
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Report Funds From Other SourcesAvoid late surprises: Report any funds not listed on your award
summary in OASIS
Let us know immediately using the Additional Resources form (available from the financial aid website)
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Be A Smart Borrower!
Your financial aid awards may include student loans Low interest rates Deferred repayments
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Borrow Wisely!
1. Plan your budget!
2. Borrow only what you need so your eligibility doesn’t run out before you graduate!
3. Keep track of what you borrow!
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The Loan Process
To receive Federal Stafford Loan funds:
1. Complete the Entrance Interview in OASIS
2. Select a lender using the Stafford Lender Preference Form in OASIS
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The Loan Process
To receive Federal Stafford Loan funds:
3. Accept, decline or reduce your loans in OASIS
--Be careful in using the “Accept all awards” link
4. Complete a Master Promissory Note with your lender
--Link from the list on the financial aid website
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University Controller’s Office
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How Much Does It Cost?
The 2008-09 tuition rate for undergraduate Florida residents is estimated to be $130.55 per credit hour plus a $37 flat fee
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How Much Does It Cost?
The 2008-09 tuition rate for undergraduate out of state residents is estimated to be $554.45 per credit hour plus a $37 flat fee
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Florida Pre-Paid Program
Take a copy of your Pre-Paid card to the University Controller’s Office in the Administration Building (ADM) Room 125
Contact the Florida Pre-Paid Program at 1-800-552-4723 for further details
Tuition differential charge will be removed after activation of Florida Pre-Paid account in ADM 125.
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Tuition Payment
Tuition is due by the end of the first week of classes Fall 2008—August 29, 2008
Late payment fee: $100
Late registration fee: $100
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The Student Account: How It Works1. Charges you owe the University are posted
to your student account
Note: Meal plan charges will not appear on the student account until the first week of fall classes
2. Payments are applied to charges on the student account
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The Student Account: Disbursement Process
3. Financial aid disburses through the student account
• Occurs after the 5th day of classes• Charges posted to your student account
when financial aid disburses will be paid
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The Student Account:Disbursement Process4. If all charges have been paid and a
credit results, remaining funds will be e-Deposited to your personal bank account (if you subscribed via OASIS)
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Choose ‘Tuition & Fees’ to Sign Up for e-Deposit
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Choose ‘SUBSCRIBE TO e-DEPOSIT’
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Subscribe to e-DepositIn OASIS!
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How Much Do I Owe?
University Controller’s Office does not send bills
Check OASIS prior to the start of each term Click on ‘Tuition and Fees’
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Choose ‘Tuition & Fees’
“HOW MUCH DO I OWE?”
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Choose ‘View My Account Summary By Term’
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Student UID
View Your Account Balance
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How To Pay Your Tuition
By e-Check if you have subscribed to e-Check through OASIS
At the Cashier’s Office Administration Building (ADM) Room 131
Drop box outside ADM 131
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How To Pay Your Tuition By mail
---Remember, the envelope must be postmarked by the due date for each term to avoid the late payment fee
Use OASIS
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USF BOOKSTORE
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Textbook Reservations
Reserve online:
1. First chance at our USED books
2. Avoid lines
3. Book pickup or home delivery
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Textbook Reservations
Pay using:
BAPP Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX
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Bookstore Advance Purchase Program (BAPP)
Your financial aid determines your eligibility Eligible students can use their ID as a credit
card The amount you use posts as a charge to
your student account
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Scholarship Sales
Students receiving book scholarships are processed at the main desk
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Year Round Buy Back Sell your books back at the end of the
semester If a book is used in the next semester,
you receive 50% of the purchase price
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WELCOME TO USF
We’re glad you’ve chosen USF! We’re here to serve you! We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK