Fall Financial Aid

Congratulations on your admission to the University of North Florida for the Fall semester.  Many students have questions regarding financial aid. The steps below will get you started.

If you intend to request financial aid beginning in the Fall semester and continuing into the Spring semester, you must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). For information on receiving Spring or Summer aid at UNF, visit the Summer Aid and Spring Aid pages.



What do I need to fill out?

To receive aid for Which FAFSA? Other forms?
Fall 2008 and Spring 2009  
Spring 2009 ONLY

Mid Year Request Form
(available Oct 15)
Summer 2009

Summer Request Form
(available Mar 15, 2009)



What's next?

Step 1. Visit the FAFSA 4caster to learn the A-B-C's of the Federal financial aid process.
Step 2. Read the UNF Financial Aid Guide for important information on all financial aid programs and awarding criteria.
Step 3. Log in to your myWings account to review and accept your award, a few weeks after you file your FAFSA.
Step 4. Complete any Financial Aid Requirements listed in myWings, by June 1 for timely Fall disbursement.
Step 5. Pay or pend your tuition and fees by the payment deadline.



What else do I need to know?

  • Fall term aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Don't delay in submitting your FAFSA!
  • Your financial aid will not be disbursed if you have any outstanding Financial Aid Requirements. View your Financial Aid Requirements on the Students tab of myWings.
  • Eligibility: Your financial aid eligibility is based on your FAFSA results and the number of hours you take during the term.
  • Loans: You must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours to receive student loans.
  • Click here to estimate your cost of education.
  • Your financial aid award will assume full-time enrollment for both the Fall and Spring terms.
  • Grants will be prorated based on enrollment hours as follows:

Academic Level
Hours
% of award offered
Undergraduate Students
3-5 < ½ Time
6-8 ½ Time
9-11 ¾ Time
12+ Full Time
0*
50%
75%
100%
Graduate Students
3-5 < ½ Time
6-8 ½ Time
9+ Full Time
0
50%
100%
*Pell grants will be prorated to 25% of the offered award for undergraduate students in 3-5 hours.

  • Concurrent enrollment: students must take a minimum of 6 hours at one institution and submit a copy of their UNF Concurrent Enrollment form, Consortium Agreement, and fee slip from the other institution to receive aid at UNF.
  • Filing FAFSA: The priority deadline for each aid year is April 1. We strongly encourage you to complete the FAFSA after you file your taxes each year, by the April 1 deadline.

Other useful financial aid resources: