Admissions Archives | 麻豆原创 News Central Florida Research, Arts, Technology, Student Life and College News, Stories and More Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:19:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/blogs.dir/20/files/2019/05/cropped-logo-150x150.png Admissions Archives | 麻豆原创 News 32 32 Fill Out the FAFSA Before Feb. 15 to Get Financial Aid for 2025-26 /news/fill-out-the-fafsa-before-feb-15-to-get-financial-aid-for-2025-26/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:46:17 +0000 /news/?p=144203 Submitting your FAFSA by 麻豆原创鈥檚 priority date 鈥 Feb. 15 鈥 ensures you are considered for the widest range of financial aid, helping to make your education at 麻豆原创 affordable and attainable.

]]> Financial aid can make higher education more attainable and affordable by helping cover tuition, housing and other college expenses. At 麻豆原创, all undergraduate applicants (excluding international students) are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to establish financial need and determine eligibility for a variety of financial aid opportunities, including grants, scholarships and loans.

鈥溌槎乖 has established a date by which we prefer that students complete the FAFSA for maximum consideration for financial aid. By filing by the priority filing date, students increase their likelihood of getting the most comprehensive financial aid package available,鈥 says Karemah Manselle, interim director of the Office of Student Financial Assistance. 鈥淲hile FAFSA availability was delayed, students can and should now complete and submit the 2025-26 FAFSA.鈥

Important FAFSA Deadlines

The FAFSA application for the 2025-26 academic year is now open, and 麻豆原创 students are encouraged to complete their application by Feb. 15, 2025. Students must submit a new or renewal FAFSA for every academic year in which they are enrolled.

Why Complete Your FAFSA?

Completing the FAFSA is free, and it鈥檚 the only way to apply for federal financial aid. Submitting your FAFSA on time ensures you are considered for the widest range of financial aid opportunities, helping to make your education at 麻豆原创 affordable. .

What Determines Financial Aid Eligibility?

Eligibility for financial aid is based on several factors, including:

  • Your Student Aid Index (SAI)
  • Academic classification
  • Enrollment status (e.g., full-time, part-time)
  • Cost of attendance

How Financial Aid Is Awarded

Once your FAFSA is processed, 麻豆原创鈥檚 Office of Student Financial Assistance will use your SAI and other information to determine your financial aid package. Aid packages may include a combination of grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities and loans.

The initial award assumes full-time enrollment (12 credits per semester for undergraduates). If your enrollment status changes, your financial aid package may be adjusted accordingly.

For more information or to begin your FAFSA application, visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance FAFSA landing page.

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