Financial Information, Tuition, Fees, Aid, Scholarships, and Employment

University Controller: Michael Williams; Associate Vice President for Budget, Planning, and Financial Services: Rafael Alvarez; Director, Office of Student Financial Services: John Bembry

General Information

Tuition and fees are collected by the University Controller’s Office of Student Financial Services. Payment of registration fees and tuition detailed below is an integral part of the registration process. Academic progress will be stopped and official University documents and services (transcripts, diplomas, registration, etc.) withheld if tuition and fees are not paid within the established time frame listed.

Graduate Fees. Fees for in-state and out-of-state residents are different and are not covered by tuition waivers. A listing of all graduate fees is available at http://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services/SFS-For-Students/Tuition-Rates/Main-Campus.

Tuition Payments and Arrangements. The student’s Web name and password are required to access the Online Account Statement at http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click My Account Statement). Tuition and fees are due according to the posted deadline at http://www.sfs.fsu.edu. Financial aid is disbursed during the second week of the semester, and as received thereafter. We encourage students to submit their third-party agency billings as soon as they have registered for classes. All third-party agency billings, departmental billings, FSU employee scholarships, and Veteran’s deferments are due by the third day of each semester. State employee tuition vouchers are due on the fifth day of the semester.

Assessment of Fees. Fees are established by the Florida State University Board of Trustees and the Florida State Legislature and are subject to change. The University will calculate and assess the charges to be settled for fees due based on the fee rates authorized by the Florida State University Board of Trustees and the student’s schedule. Students should review their My Account Statement at http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps) to verify the accuracy of the charges. At the time of payment, students should also review their payment receipt to verify the payment made, any outstanding charges owed, or any arrangements outstanding. Credit and debit card payments can be made through the Internet at http://www.fees.fsu.edu. Students who do not pay tuition and fees or make payment arrangements by the established deadline will be assessed a $100.00 late payment fee and may have their course schedule cancelled.

Panama City Campus. Students who intend to enroll at the Panama City campus of Florida State University may pay their fees at: Controller’s Office, 4750 West Collegiate Drive (Barron Building, 1st Floor), Panama City, FL 32405. Students may pay by check, cash, money order, or cashier’s check when paying in person. Credit card payments can ONLY be made via the Internet at http://www.fees.fsu.edu. There is a $7.75 nonrefundable fee for each online transaction. Accepted forms of online payment: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and electronic checks. For further information, please call (850) 770-2120 or e-mail cashier@pc.fsu.edu.

Residency Requirements for Tuition Purposes

At Florida State University there are four offices responsible for the review of residency for tuition purposes under Section 1009.21, Florida Statutes, and Florida State University Regulation 6C2R-2.02416. These offices are: (1) the Office of Admissions, (2) College of Law Admissions, (3) College of Medicine Admissions, and (4) the Office of the University Registrar. The first three offices determine residency for all first-time-on-campus students; the Office of the University Registrar is the only office to which students can apply for changes in residency once they are enrolled. First-time-on-campus or returning students will be classified in accordance with the information on their applications, including the “Florida Resident Affidavit,” providing no other information is available calling into question the information on the application.

To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes in accordance with Florida State University Regulation 6C2R-2.02416, students must be: United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, or aliens lawfully present in the United States who are in an eligible visa category,

And

Have established a legal residence in this state and maintained that legal residence for 12 months immediately prior to the term in which they are seeking Florida resident classification. Students’ residence in Florida must be as a bona fide domicile rather than for the purpose of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education, and should be demonstrated as indicated below (for dependent students as defined by Internal Revenue Service regulations, a parent or legal guardian must qualify);

And

Submit two or more of the following documents (or in the case of a dependent student, the parent or legal guardian must submit documentation) prior to the first day of classes for the term for which resident status is sought for initial enrollment. (Note: The various Summer sessions are considered one semester for the purpose of establishing residency):

Documents must include at a minimum one of the following:

1. Documentation establishing bona fide domicile in Florida that is not temporary or merely incident to enrollment in a Florida institution of higher education. This information must be dated at least one year prior to the first day of classes of the term for which resident status is sought. The following documents will be considered evidence of domicile even though no one of these criteria, if taken alone, will be considered as conclusive evidence of domicile:
   1. Declaration of Domicile in Florida.
   2. Florida voter’s registration card.
   3. Florida driver’s license, or State of Florida identification card.
   4. Florida vehicle registration.
   5. Proof of a permanent home in Florida which is occupied as a primary residence in Florida, or proof of homestead exemption.
   6. Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years (two or more) if the Florida high school diploma or GED was earned within the last 12 months.
   7. Verification of permanent, full-time employment in Florida for at least 30 hours per week for the 12-month period by the employer, employment records, or other employment-related documentation (e.g., W-2, paycheck receipts), other than for employment normally provided on a temporary basis to students or other temporary employment.

Documents may include one or more of the following:

1. A Florida professional or occupational license.
2. Florida incorporation.
3. Documentation evidencing family ties to individuals who claim Florida as their primary residence.
4. Proof of membership in a Florida-based charitable or professional organization.
5. Proof of continuous presence in Florida during periods when not enrolled as a student during the 12 months prior to the term of enrollment.
6. Proof of reliance upon Florida sources of support.
7. Any other factors peculiar to the individual that tend to establish the necessary intent to make Florida a permanent home and that the individual is a bona fide Florida resident, including the age and general circumstances of the individual.

1. No contrary evidence establishing residence elsewhere.
2. Documentation of dependent/independent status (copy of Internal Revenue Service tax return).

Note: Federal income tax returns filed by resident(s) of a state other than Florida disqualify such students for in-state tuition, unless said student’s parents are divorced, separated, or otherwise living apart and either parent is a legal resident of Florida.

Or

Become a legal resident and be married to a person who has been a legal resident of the state of Florida for the required 12-month period [s.1009.21(5), FS];

Or

Be an active-duty member of the Armed Services of the United States residing or stationed in Florida (and spouse/dependent children) or an active drilling member of the Florida National Guard or military personnel not stationed in Florida whose home of record or state of legal residence certificate, DD Form 2058, is Florida (and spouse/dependent children) [s.1009.21(10)(a), FS];

Or

Be a full-time instructional or administrative personnel member employed by a state public school or institution of higher education (and spouse/dependent children) as defined in s.1009.21(1)(c), FS and s.1009.21(10)(d), FS;

Or

Be an active-duty member of the Armed Services of the United States residing (and spouse/dependent children) attending a public college or university within 50 miles of the military establishment where the member is stationed, if such military establishment is within a county contiguous to Florida [s.1009.21(10)(b), FS];

Or

Be a dependent who has lived five years with an adult relative who has established legal residence in Florida [s.1009.21(4), FS];

Or

Be a person who was enrolled as a Florida resident for tuition purposes at a Florida public institution of higher education, but who abandoned Florida residency and then reenrolled in Florida within 12 months of the abandonment—provided that the person continuously maintained the reestablished domicile during the period of enrollment (this benefit only applies one time) [s.1009.21(9), FS];

Or

Be a Latin American/Caribbean scholar [s.1009.21(10)(e), FS];

Or

Be a United States citizen living on the Isthmus of Panama who has completed twelve consecutive months of college work at the Florida State University Panama Canal Branch (and spouse/dependent children) [s.1009.21(10)(c), FS];

Or

Be a graduate student of the Southern Regional Education Board’s Academic Common Market attending one of Florida’s state universities [s.1009.21(10)(f), FS];

Or

Be a full-time employee of a state agency or political subdivision of the state whose student fees are paid by the state agency or political subdivision for the purpose of job-related law enforcement or corrections training [s.1009.21(10)(g), FS];

Or

Be a qualified beneficiary under the Florida Prepaid College Program (prepaid ID card required) [s.1009.98, FS];

Or

Be a McKnight Fellowship recipient [s.1009.21(10)(h), FS];

Or

Be an active-duty member of the Canadian military residing or stationed in Florida under the North American Air Defense (NORAD) agreement (and spouse/dependent children) attending a public college or university within 50 miles of the military establishment where the member is stationed [s.1009.21(10)(j), FS];

Or

Be a U.S. citizen living outside the United States who is teaching at a Department of Defense Dependent School or at an American International School and who enrolls in a graduate-level education program that leads to a Florida teaching certificate [s.1009.21(10)(i), FS];

Or

Be an active-duty member of a foreign nation’s military who is serving as a liaison officer and is residing or stationed in Florida (and spouse/dependent children) attending a public college or university within 50 miles of the military establishment where the member is stationed [s.1009.21(10)(k), FS];

Or

Be a linkage institute participant receiving partial or full exemptions under s.1009.21, FS, based on criteria approved by the Florida Department of Education per s.288.8175, FS, which establishes linkage institutes between postsecondary institutions in this state and foreign countries (s.288.8175(6), FS];

And

Make a statement as to the length of residence in Florida and qualification under the above criteria. Students wishing to change from out-of-state to in-state residency for tuition purposes shall apply to the appropriate admissions office if they have not yet enrolled or if they are seeking readmission, or to the University Registrar if they are already enrolled and are seeking to be reclassified. Note: Florida Statute 1009.21 requires students to present additional documentation beyond that required for initial classification. For additional information on residency guidelines, refer to http://admissions.fsu.edu/residency or the “Applying for College” link at http://facts.org.

Tuition and Instructional Fees

The “Academic Calendar” appearing in the Registration Guide each term sets forth the beginning and ending dates of each term and all deadlines.

Assessment of Fees

The following fees and charges are based on current rates; however, since the General Bulletin must be published in advance of its effective date, it is not always possible to anticipate changes, and the fee schedule may be revised. Every effort will be made to publicize changes for any semester in advance of the registration date for that semester. Current information is available at http://sfs.fsu.edu.

Students are assessed fees based on the level of the course as established by the State Board of Education and the Florida State Legislature. Fees applicable to 2012-2013 had not been confirmed by the Florida Legislature at the time of the publication of this document.

Actual Course Fee Charge per Credit Hour 2011-2012 at the FSU Main Campus

Course Level	In-State & Enrolled at FSU Before 7/1/07	Out-of-State & Enrolled at FSU Before 7/1/07	In-State & Enrolled at FSU After 7/1/07*	Out-of-State & Enrolled at FSU After 7/1/07*
0001-4999	$160.84	$666.39 *	$192.84 *	$698.39 *

*Includes Tuition Differential Fee

Course Level	In State**	Out-of-State**
5000 and above	$420.78	$1,052.18
Law	$610.10	$1,262.18
Medical per year	$21,293.18	$55,844.37
Repeat Course Fee per credit hour (undergraduate only)	$159.87	$159.87

**Per credit hour does not include the Student Facilities Use Fee assessed to Main Campus Students at the rate of $20 per semester.

Actual Course Fee Charge per Credit Hour 2011-2012 at the FSU Panama City Campus

Course Level	In-State & Enrolled at FSU Before 7/1/07	Alabama/Georgia Special Rate* & Enrolled at FSU Before 7/1/07	Out-of-State & Enrolled at FSU Before 7/1/07
0001-4999	$128.50	$148.50	$634.05

*Visit http://www.pc.fsu.edu/

Course Level	In-State & Enrolled at FSU After 7/1/07	Alabama/Georgia Special Rate* & Enrolled at FSU After 7/1/07	Out-of-State & Enrolled at FSU After 7/1/07
0001-4999	$160.50	$180.50	$666.05

*Visit http://www.pc.fsu.edu/

Course Level	In State	Alabama/Georgia Special Rate*	Out-of-State
5000 and above	$388.44	$408.44	$1,019.84

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Students enrolled in cooperative education courses with zero semester hours will be charged for one semester hour of Florida resident undergraduate work, unless also enrolled in other credit courses at Florida State University during the same academic term.

Students registered in courses for zero semester hours (master’s comprehensive examination, master’s thesis defense, dissertation defense, or other graduate-level zero semester hour courses) will be charged for one Florida resident graduate semester hour, unless also enrolled in other credit courses at Florida State University during the same academic term.

Special Fees, Fines, and Penalties

Note: All fees subject to change.

Application Fee: $30.00. Applicants for admission as degree-seeking or non degree-seeking are assessed a nonrefundable application fee.

Admission Deposit: $200.00. Admitted freshman and law school students who plan to attend Florida State University must pay a nonrefundable fee that will be applied to their tuition.

Late Registration Fee: $100.00. A late registration fee is assessed when a student does not begin registration during the time provided under the academic calendar.

Late Payment Fee: $100.00. A late payment fee is assessed against students who do not pay their tuition in full by the required due dates (see the “Academic Calendar” in this General Bulletin).

Florida State University Identification Card (FSUCard): $10.00. This fee is assessed against first-time FSUCard recipients, including high school students. This fee may be paid when tuition is paid.

FSUCard Term Fee: An FSUCard semi-annual fee of $5.00 applies to all main-campus students each Fall and Spring semester.

Replacement FSUCards: $15.00. A fee for the preparation of a new card is assessed against those students, including high school students, who lose their FSUCards.

Duplication/Photocopying Fee: At cost. A fee is assessed for duplicating or photocopying documents.

Standard Tests Fee: At cost. A fee is assessed for test materials and related factoring or grading charges levied by an external agency used in standardized tests, such as the Graduate Record Examinations.

Transcript Fee: $5.00. This fee is assessed for each official transcript issued.

Installment Contract Fee: $10.00 per contract. This fee is assessed for executing an installment contract for tuition payment available during Fall and Spring semesters only.

Transportation Access Fee: $8.40 per credit hour. Rate subject to change. This fee is assessed per credit hour to all main campus students. It covers all modes of transportation on campus such as sidewalks, bikes, mass transit (on- and off-campus buses), and vehicles. Revenue generated by this fee is used to improve the overall infrastructure of campus for all students. For additional information about parking locations, rules, regulations, and rates, go to http://parking.fsu.edu.

Returned Check Charge/Stop Payment Charge: $25.00 or five percent of the amount of the check, whichever is greater (rate subject to change). A returned check/stop payment charge is assessed against the account of a student who has a check or electronic authorization for payment returned by the bank to Florida State University. Florida State University automatically submits all personal checks twice for payment if the check was returned once for insufficient or uncollected funds. This is an automated process, and the second submission cannot be stopped; however, there is no charge assessed by Florida State University for this second submission.

Returned check charges are assessed for all personal checks written and electronic payments authorized for tuition, fees, or any services provided by the University that are returned to Florida State University for insufficient funds, uncollected funds, wrong account numbers, closed accounts, and stop payments placed on checks. In addition to the returned check charge, if the initial payment is for tuition and redemption of the returned item is not made prior to the tuition payment deadline, a late payment fee is assessed to tuition and student may be subject to tuition cancellation. Florida State University places a hold on accepting any personal checks or electronic payment authorizations from anyone on the student’s account for ninety days after redemption for any services, tuition, or fees that are owed to the University if a personal check or electronic payment is returned. Redemption must be paid with cash, money order, or cashier’s check. If a second check is returned or a stop payment is placed on it, the student will be permanently listed on all departments’ ACCEPT CASH ONLY list, and no personal checks will be accepted from anyone on the student’s account from that day forward.

Notification will be sent to the student via mail to the address on the check or to the last maintained address in Florida State University’s records. A copy of the notification letter will be sent to the maker of the check at the address on the check, if the student is not the person on whose account the funds are drawn. After notification that a check has been returned, redemption including the service charge must be made by seven working days with cash, money order, or cashier’s check. Florida State University forwards all returned checks to the State Attorney’s office for redemption and prosecution after collection efforts are exhausted. After a returned check is forwarded to the State Attorney’s office, redemption of the check will not prevent prosecution.

Thesis, Treatise, and Dissertation Fees: All Thesis, Treatise, and Dissertation students are required to submit their manuscripts to ProQuest directly. There is no fee associated with traditional publishing. Students may choose to pay a copyright fee, an open access fee, or may order bound copies, if desired.

• Copyright Fee: Optional through UMI/ETD Web site, at cost.
• Open Access Fee: Optional through UMI/ETD, at cost

Loss and Damage Fees: At cost. Students who lose or damage equipment may be assessed a breakage or loss fee to pay for breakage or loss of equipment. Upon completion of the course, the instructor will prepare a listing of the cost of all such lost and damaged equipment and assess the student a loss or damage fee. The charge varies, based on the cost of the item, and generally applies to students taking laboratory courses.

Scientific Laboratory Fees: Varies. Students enrolled in certain laboratory courses are assessed a fee that is used to offset the cost of scientific materials or items consumed in the course of the students’ laboratory activities. These fees are assessed based on the course.

Library Fees

(All fees subject to change)

	Overdue Fees	Replacement Fees
Books	$0.25 per day	Billed for replacement cost at 60 days overdue, or damaged
Failure to Return Recalled Items	$0.25 per day	Billed for replacement cost at 60 days overdue, or damaged
Interlibrary Loan	Cost determined by the loaning library
Reserves	$3.00 per hour	Billed for replacement cost if lost or damaged
Videos	$0.25 per day	Billed for replacement cost at 7 days overdue, or damaged
Laptops	$10.00 per hour	$1,800 replacement cost if lost or damaged
Laptop Power Cords	$10.00 per hour
Headphones	$0.25 per hour	Billed for replacement cost if lost or damaged
Study Rooms	$10.00 per hour
Study Room Supplies	$10.00 per hour	SMART board pens: up to $50.00 VGA/USB cables: up to $50.00 Speakers: up to $400.00 SystemOn Module: $150.00

Housing Costs

For complete descriptions of housing facilities, services, costs, and how to apply for University housing, refer to the “Housing” chapter of this General Bulletin.

Annual Estimate of Cost

The annual estimated costs listed below are for the 2012–2013 academic year and do not include transportation and personal expenses or Summer tuition, and they do not apply to Law or Medical students. The estimate is taken from the Office of Financial Aid Web site at http://financialaid.fsu.edu.

Graduate	Florida Residents	Non-Florida Residents
Tuition/Fees1	$11,506	$26,716
Housing	$5,888	$5,888
Food	$3,932	$3,932
Books/Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Subtotal	$22,326	$37,536
Health Insurance2	$1,541	$1,541
TOTAL	$23,867	$39,077

¹ The tuition and fee estimate is based on twelve semester hours for graduate students attending two terms (Fall and Spring) per year at the Tallahassee campus. Refer to the Student Financial Services Web site at http://sfs.fsu.edu for tuition rates for all campuses or specific programs.

² Cost of meeting this requirement is included in financial aid considerations. Students who currently have health insurance may show proof of comparable coverage and may not be required to purchase the University policy. Refer to http://www.uhs.fsu.edu for additional information.

Note: International students should refer to http://cge.fsu.edu/newstudents/cfr.cfm for an estimated cost of attendance.

Payment of Fees

Payment of registration fees and tuition detailed below is an integral part of the registration process. Registration (including payment of fees) must be completed on or before the proper due date. The appropriate University office must be provided a properly executed authorization to defer fees prior to the deadline published in the academic calendar in those cases where fees are to be paid by a previously approved loan, scholarship, or other third-party arrangement. Florida Prepaid College Program without local fees does not pay the full amount due, nor do Intern Participation Certificates. Students must pay the remaining balance due by the published deadline.

Method of Payment

Students who enroll must pay fees and tuition in full, or initiate an installment contract by the tuition payment deadline. We encourage students to submit their third-party agency billings as soon as they have registered for classes. All waivers, agency billings, and department billings for all students must be submitted by the third day of the term. Financial aid deferments will be entered by the Office of Financial Aid for eligible student accounts. If tuition is not paid or arrangements have not been made by the posted deadlines, a late payment fee will be assessed. Any course added after the tuition payment deadline must be paid in full within five days or a $100.00 late payment fee will be assessed. The University does not send out a bill because students may change their course schedule and therefore the amount owed through the fourth day of the semester will be inaccurate. Tuition and fees should be paid by the fee payment deadline as posted at http://www.sfs.fsu.edu. Note that University Housing and other University related fees have separate and earlier deadlines. Students can, however, get the amount of their tuition and fees due on the Internet at http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click My Account Statement) or when they register for classes through the Web. Other options include accessing the kiosks located on the first floor of University Center A Building, calling the Office of Student Financial Services at (850) 644-9452, or going to A1500 University Center, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Students may pay by check, cash, money order, cashier’s check, or FSUCard when paying in person. Florida State University does not accept two-party checks or foreign checks for payment. Make checks payable to Florida State University and include one of the following on your check: your FSUSN, the last four digits of your social security number, or your FSU email address, your driver’s license number, as well as your local phone and address. We accept FSUCards, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and electronic checks via Internet only. Payment methods are described below. Credit card payments can only be made through the Internet at http://www.fees.fsu.edu or at kiosks located around campus. There is a $7.75 nonrefundable flat fee for each transaction.

Installment Contracts. The Student Financial Services Tuition Installment Contract is the only form of tuition payment “plan” that the University offers. Through this plan, students must pay half (tuition and fees greater than $150.00) of their currently owed tuition, plus a $10.00 Installment Contract Fee, by noon on the main campus tuition payment deadline. The second half of the installment payment is due by the sixth week of class. The installment contract agreement may be executed in person or by calling Student Financial Services. Failure to pay the balance of tuition by the due date will result in a late payment fee and a financial hold on your account and may result in the cancellation of your course schedule. Once an installment contract is executed, any course added at a later date must be paid in full within five days. It will not be covered under the previously executed contract. Failure to pay tuition in full for such a course will result in the assessment of a late payment fee.

Convenient Drop Box for Payments. The Office of Student Financial Services has kiosks for student use at the first floor of the University Center Building A, near our office at A1500. Students may verify the amount due for tuition and fees (at the kiosks or through the Internet at http://www.fees.fsu.edu), insert a check, money order or cashier’s check in the provided envelope, and put the envelope in the drop box. Payments are processed the next business day. Payments received in the drop box by 4:30 p.m. on the tuition payment deadline will be considered on time. Payments inserted after 4:30 p.m. will be considered late and assessed a $100.00 late payment fee. Please do not deposit cash. We will not process foreign checks or two-party checks. Make checks payable to Florida State University and include one of the following on your check: your FSUSN, the last four digits of your social security number, or your FSU e-mail address, driver’s license number, as well as your local phone and address. Checks not completed properly will be considered late.

Mail-In Tuition and Fee Payments Must Be Received by the Deadline. When paying fees by mail, send a personal check, money order, or cashier’s check for the full amount of fees due. Please do not send cash. Checks not received by the tuition payment deadline will be considered late and will be assessed a $100 late payment fee. We will not process foreign checks, checks not completed properly, or two-party checks. Make checks payable to Florida State University and include one of the following on your check: your FSUSN, the last four digits of your social security number, or your FSU email address, your driver’s license number, as well as your local phone and address. Checks not properly completed will be considered late. Payments should be mailed to Florida State University, Office of Student Financial Services, A1500 University Center, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2394.

Agency Billing. Students are responsible for all tuition and fees upon registration. Forms are available at http://www.sfs.fsu.edu. Students who are requesting their tuition paid by an agency must submit the required documents as soon as possible, but no later than the third day of the semester, and preferably thirty days in advance. Those students receiving financial aid should submit the documents by the third day of the semester; otherwise, tuition will be deducted from the student’s financial aid and refunds will not be made to the student until the agency or department makes their payment to the Office of Student Financial Services. Financial aid students must report this payment as an income source on their application, or upon further evaluation by the Office of Student Financial Aid, the student may be “over-awarded” and may be required to repay financial aid to the University. If the agency or department has not paid the tuition by the end of the current semester, a late payment fee of $100.00 will be assessed to the student’s account and the student is required to pay it before being granted other University services. Accounts left unpaid at the end of the semester will be put in a delinquent status and the student will not be able to receive University services (registration, transcripts, diplomas, etc.) Agencies that do not pay in a timely manner may cause the Office of Student Financial Services to put the student’s account in a non-billing status for subsequent semesters; consequently, the student will be required to pay tuition by the regularly scheduled deadline, and the University will refund to the student the amount that the agency pays (less University charges) after they have paid it. Students with agency payments that are contingent upon grade(s) received are not eligible for agency billing, and tuition must be paid by the regularly scheduled deadline. The Office of Student Financial Services does not bill agencies for housing, books, meals, etc.

Departmental Billing. Departmental billings must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Services by the appropriate college or school by the third day of each semester. Financial aid students must report this payment as an income source on their application, or, upon further evaluation by the Office of Student Financial Aid, the student may be “over-awarded” and may be required to repay financial aid to the University. For information regarding departmental billings, undergraduate students should contact the Dean of the Faculties at (850) 644-3375; graduate students should contact the Dean of the Graduate School at (850) 644-3500.

State Employee Registration

Full-time state employees may use the state employee tuition waiver to register for Florida State University classes. Registration in classes using the state employee tuition waiver is limited to a space-available basis. Individuals using the state tuition waiver must be fully admitted degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking students. Florida State University does not consider the following to be space-available courses: limited access programs; remedial courses; dissertation, thesis, and directed individual study (DIS) courses; internship courses; distance learning courses; online courses; Center for Professional Development (CPD) courses; College of Medicine courses; College of Law courses; all graduate program courses in the College of Business; and other one-to-one instruction courses. Accordingly, state employee tuition waivers may not be used for these courses.

Florida State University accepts only the official FSU State Employee Tuition Wavier form. Agencies may require additional paperwork or forms that will not be accepted at Florida State University unless accompanied by the FSU State Employee Tuition Waiver form.

State employees using a tuition waiver must complete the registration process and submit the tuition waiver to the Office of the University Registrar on the fifth day of classes only. State employee tuition waivers may not be used for any course that is registered for prior to this space-available registration window. Thus, for any class obtained prior to the fifth day of classes, the student assumes personal financial liability for tuition.

Additional restrictions and deadlines apply. See the Office of the University Registrar’s Web site at http://registrar.fsu.edu/services/emp_tuit_waive for additional information, including the link to download the State Employee Tuition Wavier form.

Panama City Campus

Students who intend to enroll at the Panama City campus of Florida State University may pay their fees at: Controller’s Office, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, FL 32405. Students may pay by check, cash, money order, or cashier’s check when paying in person. Credit card payments can ONLY be made via the Internet at http://www.fees.fsu.edu. There is a non-refundable flat fee for each transaction. Accepted forms of online payment include: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and electronic checks. For further information, please call (850) 770-2120 or e-mail cashier@pc.fsu.edu.

Florida Prepaid College Program

This program was created by the State of Florida to guarantee payment of tuition and may include optional dormitory contract guarantees and an optional local fee plan. The primary plan excludes local fees (i.e., health, athletics, student activity, laboratory, transportation access, and books) that are to be paid by the student using one of the options described above and by the deadlines stated above. The student is to verify that the billing is being processed by going to http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click My Account Statement). The 2011-2012 local fees, excluding books, not covered by the Prepaid College Program total approximately $32.04 per hour, plus lab fees ranging from $3.25 to $35.00, plus the Transportation Access Fee. Students using the Florida Prepaid College Program are responsible for paying local fees by the tuition payment deadline of the main campus semester or they will be assessed a $100 late payment fee. (Rate subject to change.) Fees applicable to the 2012-2013 academic year had not been confirmed by the Florida Legislature at the time this document was published. Additional information may be obtained by writing: Florida Prepaid College Program, P.O. Box 6448, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6448 or by calling 1-800-552-4723 or at http://www.fsba.state.fl.us/prepaid.

Fee Liability

Liability is incurred for all credit hours at the time of registration for classes. The student is responsible for dropping classes or withdrawing from school. For more information on policies regarding attendance and schedule cancellation, please refer to the section on ‘Cancellation of Student Schedules for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees’. Out-of-state tuition and matriculation fee waivers will not cover dropped or withdrawn classes.

Repeat Course Surcharge

Section 1009.29, Florida Statutes, mandates that each student attempting the same non-repeatable undergraduate course more than twice beginning with the Fall Semester 1997 shall be assessed an additional per credit hour surcharge beginning with the third attempt. Attempted hours include those hours dropped, withdrawn, and repeated under FSU forgiveness that are fee liable. Undergraduate level courses are numbered 1000 to 4999.

Effective Fall 2011 Semester, the repeat course surcharge was $159.87 per credit hour.

NOTE: The rate is subject to change for the 2012-2013 academic year.

The only exceptions:

• Any course taken prior to Fall 1997;
• Attempts taken at an institution other than FSU;
• Graduate level courses (courses numbered 5000 and above);
• Any non fee-liable course dropped or withdrawn;
• Courses taken through cooperative education, military, waivers, and audits; and,
• Individualized study, courses that are repeated as a requirement of a major, and courses that are intended as continuing over multiple semesters. However, courses repeated more than two times to increase GPA or meet minimum course grade requirements are eligible for the surcharge.

Repeat Course Surcharge Appeal

Section 1009.285, Florida Statutes, provides authority to universities to consider appeal of the repeat course surcharge based on documented evidence of financial hardship. Appeal forms are available in the Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2480, (850) 644-3403. Appeals must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar no later than the last day of classes for the term in which the surcharge is assessed.

Delinquent Fees

Students who have amounts owed to the University may not complete their registration, participate in graduation ceremonies, receive a diploma, receive an associate in arts certificate, view grades, or receive a transcript until all amounts owed to the University have been satisfactorily settled. This includes, but is not limited to, library charges, health center charges, parking fines, and University debt. All payments will be applied to the current tuition first and then to the oldest outstanding debt. Nonrefundable collection fees, as well as legal fees and interest assessment through court judgments, are added to a student’s account if the student has had an outstanding debt for 120 days or longer. When an account is sent to a collection agency, the customer must make payment arrangements directly with the agency. Payment arrangements do not permit student privileges such as registration, official transcripts, etc. Accounts must be paid in full to obtain further privileges.

Registration Stop for Outstanding Charges

A “stop” is placed on all academic progress for those students who have outstanding charges due to the University. Students owing any amount, including current semester tuition, are not permitted to register for classes. The “stop” will not be removed, and such students will not be permitted to register or receive other University services, until the debt is cleared

Cancellation of Student Schedules for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees

In accordance with Florida State University Regulation 6C2R-2.0248, students who do not pay tuition and fees or make arrangements for tuition and fee payment by the published deadline each semester will have their schedules canceled. Students will be notified using their FSU e-mail account concerning outstanding tuition delinquencies and given an opportunity to pay tuition and fees or make arrangements for tuition and fee payment with the Office of Student Financial Services prior to cancellation. Students whose schedules are canceled for non-payment of tuition and fees will have their academic progress discontinued for the term in question and will not be able to attend class or receive grades.

Reinstatement of Student Schedules Canceled for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees

Students whose schedules are canceled for non-payment of tuition and fees may appeal to the University Registrar for reinstatement and continuation of academic progress for the term. A written appeal must be submitted to the University Registrar by the end of the seventh week of the Fall and Spring semesters (consult the Registration Guide for Summer term deadlines). Prior to a student’s appeal being approved, the Office of Student Financial Services must verify that payment for the current term has been received or that appropriate arrangements have been made for tuition and fee payment. Students whose schedules are reinstated are subject to a $100.00 late registration fee and a $100.00 late payment fee. Check or credit card payments that are returned or refused will negate any tuition payment agreement for the reinstatement of a student’s schedule. The University reserves the right to deny reinstatement when a demonstrated pattern of tuition delinquencies over two or more semesters has occurred.

Tuition Waivers, Deferments, and Financial Arrangements

Out-of-State

Tuition and Out of State Fee Waivers

Florida State University is a comprehensive university that assists students in their degree completion, research, and instructional activities. Under the terms of Florida statute (1009.26(9)), the State University System Board of Governors authorizes Florida State University’s Board of Trustees to waive tuition and out of state fees, “for purposes that support and enhance the mission of the University.” To fulfill the University’s goals and obligations, the University provides tuition waivers for qualifying graduate assistants and out-of-state tuition waivers when funding allows. To be eligible for tuition and out-of-state fee waivers, a graduate assistant must have at least a full-time equivalent of one-quarter time on a qualifying assistantship beginning the first day of each academic term and lasting through the last day of finals. Additionally, the graduate assistant should have an approved full-time load.

The established priorities for the use of waiver funds are as follows:

• Teaching assistants
• Research assistants on contracts and grants
• Assistants not appointed as teaching assistants or on contracts or grants

Only students with regular graduate student status are eligible for graduate assistantships. Special, provisional, and part-time students do not qualify for graduate assistantships.

Waivers are also provided as part of some fellowship packages offered by the University.

Waivers are canceled if the student withdraws from the University, drops below the required academic load, or terminates the assistantship or fellowship. Waivers will be revoked if any University authority terminates the assistantship upon which the waiver is based or cancels the student’s enrollment. Waivers will not cover any dropped classes. The student will be responsible for the corresponding tuition should a waiver be canceled or revoked. The student will be responsible for any fees assessed.

Florida Residents Over 60 Years of Age

When registering to audit courses not for credit, all fees are waived for citizens 60 years of age and older who are Florida residents. All requirements pertaining to auditing courses must be met, and, in addition, proof of age and residency must be presented. For further information, refer to the “Academic Regulations and Procedures” chapter of this General Bulletin.

Note: Audited courses do not earn credit hours or appear on a student’s permanent record.

Policy Concerning Late Fees

A student may request a waiver of the late registration fee at the Office of the University Registrar. Documentation supporting University error or extraordinary circumstances will be required.

A student may request a waiver of the late payment fee at the Office of Student Financial Services if payment was not made by the established deadline because of a University error, administrative error, or extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the student. Supporting documentation is required.

Note: Lack of funds, not applying for financial aid on time, or not being aware of the payment deadline are not valid reasons for waiving the late fee. Request to waive late payment fees must be made by completing a waiver request form online at http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click Late Payment Fee Waiver). If the request is denied, the student may appeal to the Late Payment Fee Appeals Committee by contacting the Office of Student Financial Services at (850) 644-9452. The committee meets once a month or as needed.

The Late Payment Fee Appeals Committee, which consists of representatives from the Office of the University Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, and the Office of Student Financial Services, provides an opportunity for students to appeal a denial of their request for a late payment waiver. The appeals committee’s decision is the final step in the University’s late payment appeal process. Forms are available through the Internet at http://www.sfs.fsu.edu.

Deferments and Financial Arrangements

Financial aid is disbursed during the second week of the semester. Students must pay or make arrangements to pay all fees due by the tuition payment deadline.

Financial aid deferments are authorized by the Office of Financial Aid. Departmental billings are authorized by the school or college issuing the billing. Agency billings are authorized by the approved agency to pay fees on behalf of the student. The third party billings are to be completed by the student at A1500 University Center no later than the third day of the term. Outstanding tuition from a previous semester will be deducted from financial aid received during a current semester. A refund will not be processed until payment is made by the agency or department. Agency billing forms are available through the Internet at http://www.sfs.fsu.edu.

Veterans’ Deferments. A student in training under the auspices of the Veterans’ Administration receives an education and training allowance each month from the federal government. Since the first subsistence checks are sometimes delayed, it is advisable for the veteran to be prepared to meet all expenses for about two months.

Tuition and health fees for students receiving assistance from the Veterans’ Administration in accordance with provisions of Section 1009.27(2), Florida Statutes, may be deferred each time there is a delay in the receipt of benefits. This deferment is not automatic and must be explicitly requested by eligible students through the Office of Veterans’ Affairs, Office of the University Registrar, by the fifth day of the semester. Students with financial aid pending will have their tuition paid by their financial aid and will have their veteran’s deferments nullified.

Note: If a student receives a veteran’s deferment and tuition is still not paid by the deferment expiration date, the student will be assessed a $100.00 late payment fee and may have his or her course schedule cancelled. Moreover, such students will not be eligible to receive a veteran’s deferment in the future. Registration, transcripts, and diplomas will not be processed until debts are paid in full.

Application Fee

Individuals who make application to Florida State University shall pay a nonrefundable application fee of $30.00. This fee may be waived for freshman applicants who can document that they have received a fee waiver because of economic need as determined by the College Board or the American College Testing Program, or for graduate applicants in designated sponsored programs.

Refund of Fees

Regulations Concerning Refund of Fees Paid

Students incur a liability for all credit hours that remain on their schedule of courses as of the end of the official drop/add period. The amount of this liability is identified on the Student Assessment Payment Schedule. Any amount paid in excess of the amount owed (assessed fee and outstanding University charges) during the term will be carried forward and will be applied against subsequent University charges incurred or may be refunded by request.

Full refunds of tuition fees may be granted in instances of withdrawal from the University under the following conditions:

1. Involuntary call to active military duty
2. Death of the student or death in the immediate family (parent, spouse, child, sibling)
3. Illness of the student of such duration or severity, as confirmed in writing by a physician, that completion of the term is precluded
4. Cancellation of the course by the University
5. Exceptional circumstances that could not have been foreseen and were beyond the control of the student, as approved by the University refund committee.

Students who drop a course without fee liability after their tuition and fees are paid may be eligible for a tuition refund. Any amount paid in excess of the amount owed to the University during the semester/term will be carried forward and may be applied against subsequent University charges incurred or will be refunded upon request; however, any outstanding charges owed to the University will be deducted and the balance will be issued as a refund. At the beginning of a semester, refunds will not be processed until the end of the third week of class to ensure that all checks have cleared the bank. Refunds requested during the fiscal year close-out, during the last two weeks of June, will not be processed until the first week of July. The refund will be processed as a credit to the student’s FSUCard account for currently enrolled students, unless the student requests a check to be mailed to the address on file. However, payments made by credit card will be refunded to the credit card. Checks will be mailed to those students who are no longer enrolled. Refund request forms are available at the Office of Student Financial Services, A1500 University Center or online at http://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services/SFS-For-Students/Forms.

Students who withdraw after the fourth day of the semester/term but prior to the end of the fourth week of the semester (or for Summer sessions by the first twenty-five percent [25%] of the term) are eligible for a twenty-five percent (25%) refund of tuition and fees. After this period, students who withdraw are held fully liable for fees. Students who withdraw and have received federal financial aid (Title IV programs), state or university aid may be required to repay to the aid source the amount of unearned financial aid funds disbursed to them as of their withdrawal date as described in the section on ‘Withdrawals and Return of Financial Aid.’

Note: In the case where a withdrawal petition is approved, a refund can only be provided if the refund withdrawal request is submitted within six months after the end of the semester/term in which the withdrawal occurred. If financial aid is received by the student during the term in which the refund is granted, state and federal regulations may require that the refund be returned to the aid source.

An application for a request for refund of fees should be submitted as follows:

• Tuition Fees. Office of Student Financial Services, A1500 University Center; http://www.sfs.fsu.edu
• Food Plan. Director of Food Services, 144 Oglesby Union
• Housing Fees. Assistant Director of Housing for Contracts and Assignments, 109 Student Life Building
• Parking Decals. Director of Parking, C2300 University Center
• Textbooks. Manager of Florida State University Bookstore, Parking Garage, Main Level

Withdrawal and Return of Financial Aid

Effective Fall 2000, students who withdraw and have received financial aid will be required to repay to the program source the amount of unearned financial aid funds disbursed to them as of their withdrawal date. Programs include Pell Grants, Perkins Loans, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), Parent Loans (the Federal PLUS program), Plus Loan for Graduate Students (PLUG), TEACH Grant, and other awards. The unearned amount of program funds is calculated based on the percentage of the semester completed before the date of withdrawal. Both the University and students receiving financial aid are required to return unearned financial aid to the aid source. The University is required to return the unearned portion of the financial aid funds it received from withdrawing students that was used to pay institutional charges such as tuition, fees, housing, and other educationally-related expenses assessed by the institution. The funds returned to the aid source by the University will be credited against the student’s total liability of unearned funds. However, students will owe the University the amount returned to the aid source for institutional charges. In addition, any student who receives Title IV funds and stops attending classes during the semester and does not officially withdraw from the University is considered an unofficial withdrawal, according to Title IV federal regulations. The University is required to return unearned financial aid to the federal government for all unofficial withdrawals in the same manner as students who officially withdraw.

Students must repay the unearned Title IV funds to any Title IV loan program, in accordance with the terms of the loan. For Title IV loan programs, unearned grant program funds are considered overpayments, and students are required to return 50 percent (50%) of the grant. Students who owe grant overpayments remain eligible for Title IV program funds for forty-five days if during those forty-five days the student: (1) repays the overpayment in full to the University; or, (2) enters into a repayment agreement with the University. However, entering into a repayment agreement does not mean the student is eligible to register for additional classes, receive a transcript, diploma, etc. Students can lose financial aid eligibility if they do not comply with the options above. Students should consider their repayment responsibilities for these programs as part of any withdrawal decision. Students should contact the Florida Bright Futures office for the most current restrictions on eligibility.

Bright Future Repayment Requirement

Section 1009.53, Florida Statute states that Bright Future scholarship funds may not be used to pay for courses dropped by a student after the end of the drop/add period. This includes all courses dropped as part of the official withdrawal process. Students will be required to reimburse the University for the appropriate Bright Future portion disbursed based on enrollment. A waiver of repayment requirement may be granted in the event of a documented illness or emergency. Appeals to waive the repayment requirement can be made to the Office of Financial Aid.

Student Cancellation of Schedule

A student may cancel registration during the first four days of a semester or Summer session by submitting a written request to the Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center, or to Withdrawal Services, A4300 University Center. Students who cancel their registration within this time frame are not liable for tuition; if tuition has been paid, such students should request a full refund of fees. Beyond the fourth day of the semester, a student cannot voluntarily cancel registration but must apply for withdrawal from the University. Students who cancel their registration and are not enrolled for the following term (not enrolled for two consecutive terms) must apply for readmission.

Financial Aid

Director, Office of Financial Aid: Darryl Marshall

General Information

Florida State University recognizes the high cost of education today and makes every effort to offer financial assistance through a variety of programs to qualified students. In addition to providing funds on the basis of demonstrated financial need in the form of grants, work-study awards, and loans, the University offers scholarships to recognize and reward talent, academic achievement, and meritorious performance.

The Office of Financial Aid is committed to serving and guiding students through the process of applying for financial aid. Help in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available from professional financial aid counselors located in the University Center Building A, Room 4400.

After a student completes the FAFSA and is admitted, she or he can access the financial aid file and monitor its status by visiting http://www.finaid.fsu.edu/. This site also provides information on any outstanding documents required to complete the financial aid file. Upon admission and completion of the financial aid file a student’s financial aid award may also be found on this site.

The hours of operation for the Office of Financial Aid are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Counseling is available by phone at (850) 644-0539 or at the information center Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Panama City Campus

Students who intend to enroll at the Panama City campus and are in need of financial support should contact: Coordinator for Financial Aid/Veteran Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, FL 32405, or by phone at (850) 872-4750.

Graduate Students

Graduate students may apply for federal loans and federal work-study by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Graduate fellowships and assistantships are awarded through the Graduate School and the respective academic departments.

Eligibility

Financial aid eligibility requirements normally include a minimum enrollment of twelve semester hours in a degree-granting program. Regulations governing federal and state financial aid programs require that students maintain satisfactory progress and good academic standing to receive financial aid. Twelve hours per semester constitutes a full-time load for graduate students and fellowship holders. Nine hours is defined as a full-time load for graduate assistantship holders on a quarter-time appointment or larger.

Deadlines

The federal financial aid application period for the 2012-2013 year begins January 1, 2012, and ends June 30, 2013. Some federal and institutional grant funds and federal work-study funds are limited, so students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1, 2012. Estimated student/parent tax data is needed for completion of the FAFSA document until current year taxes are filed. The University requires a separate application for Summer financial aid. The Summer application must be accessed through the financial aid student toolkit located on Blackboard, at http://www.fsu.edu.

Financial Aid Application Process

To apply for federal, state, and institutional aid at Florida State University, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to apply directly over the Internet by accessing the following Web page: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Internet applications can be completed from any home computer with secure Internet access, or through Internet capable computers in many libraries and schools. Continuing students have access to various computer labs on campus. To apply, the following materials will be necessary to complete the data required:

1. The student’s social security card and driver’s license
2. W-2 forms or other records of income earned
3. Student’s and student’s spouse’s (if married) Federal Income Tax Return (estimated figures are acceptable for application before filing of return)
4. Records of other untaxed income received, such as welfare benefits, social security benefits, TANF, and military or clergy allowances
5. Current bank statements and records of stocks, bonds, and other investments
6. Business or farm records, if applicable; and
7. Student’s alien registration card, if student is not a U.S. citizen.

Note: Students may apply for financial aid before being admitted to Florida State University, but while early application for aid is recommended (as soon as possible beginning January 1), a student cannot be awarded aid until he/she is officially accepted for admission to Florida State University.

Loan Entrance Counseling Sessions and Master Promissory Note

Federal regulations require all students receiving a Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan, Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan, or Federal Perkins Loan to participate in a loan entrance counseling session and endorse a master promissory note prior to receiving the first distribution of the loan. No Federal Stafford loan or Federal Perkins loan can be disbursed until this requirement is met.

A student accepting a loan award for the first time at Florida State University can complete the loan entrance and master promissory note requirement by accessing the Florida State University Office of Financial Aid Web page at http://www.finaid.fsu.edu and clicking on the loan entrance counseling and master promissory note links. This will connect the student with the official loan entrance counseling and promissory note site, where the required information will be covered. The student will be asked to provide certain information, including reference addresses for future use. Students are strongly encouraged to print a copy of the completed confirmation page to retain for their records. Federal Perkins Loans require an institutional promissory note which can be accessed online at http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click Perkins Loan Promissory Note). Students who prefer an alternative format or who have questions about loans, the loan entrance counseling, or master promissory note information process may contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Fees and Financial Aid Students

The University distributes aid in two ways for all registered financial aid students whose funds are available to the Office of Student Financial Services. Students must complete an Account Refund Setup form online at http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click Account Refund Setup) by choosing one of the following two ways to receive financial aid:

1. By Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to your FSUCard Account at Sun Trust. (NOTE: At the time of this publication, the University is negotiating a banking contract and the chosen bank will be published by the FSUCard Center.) The University recommends this method as the most efficient option. Approximately 80% of the student body receiving financial aid at FSU have chosen to process their aid electronically and take advantage of the latest technology in banking services; or
2. By a check mailed to your local address. It is the student’s responsibility to keep his or her address record current with Florida State University. Checks are not forwarded by the post office.
3. Exceptions:
   1. Students who have a hold on their funds must clear it by the posted deadline. Loans must be returned to the lender within twenty days of receipt. The University will make every effort to contact students by phone and e-mail. Students whose aid has not been processed by the end of the second week of the term should contact the Office of Student Financial Services at sfs@admin.fsu.edu">sfs@admin.fsu.edu or in person at A1500 University Center. In order to receive aid, a student must be enrolled for the required number of hours; and
   2. Students whose financial aid has not arrived by the beginning of the semester should receive a tuition deferment if application was made by August 1 of each year. After the initial distribution dates at the beginning of the semester, additional funds that become available will be disbursed daily and mailed or sent to the FSUCard account in accordance with the selection made on the student’s Account Refund Setup form.

The minimum number of hours required to be eligible for financial aid is six semester hours.

All financial aid students must check their financial aid status at https://campus.fsu.edu on the scheduled date. If their online billing statement says they have a deferment or their tuition has been paid, they do not need to come to the Office of Student Financial Services. Students should check the status of their financial aid award on the published dates.

Failure to confirm that financial aid has been processed by the deadline may result in a late payment fee assessment of $100.00. (Rate subject to change.) Students can confirm transactions and account history at http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click My Account Statement).

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at (850) 644-9452, via e-mail at sfs@fsu.edu, or on the Web at http://www.sfs.fsu.edu.

Deadline: If the financial aid is not sufficient to cover all charges, the student is responsible for paying the balance by the tuition payment deadline (see date on the “Academic Calendar” in this General Bulletin). After this date, a $100.00 late payment fee is assessed and grades will be held at the end of the semester until fees are paid in full.

Note: Financial aid students who are having their tuition paid by an agency or department billing should submit the required documents no later than the third day of the semester, but preferably immediately after registration. Intern Participation Certificates and the Florida Prepaid College Program do not pay the full amount of tuition. Students must pay the remaining balance due by the tuition payment deadline. All state employee waivers must be turned into the Registrar’s office at the University Center on the fifth day of classes only. Outstanding tuition and charges from a previous semester will be deducted from financial aid received during a current semester, if registration is permitted.

Deferments, Loans, and Check Cancellation

Deferments

Students must confirm their application is complete by the first week of the semester by going to http://campus.fsu.edu.fsu.edu and viewing their Financial Aid Student Toolkit.

Financial aid deferments will be processed automatically for all financial aid students who meet the following criteria:

1. The student has completed the financial aid application process by the published deadline (indicated in the Financial Aid Application Packet);

And

1. The student does not have financial aid available during financial aid distribution (the second week of the term).

Financial aid students who do not receive a financial aid deferment must pay their tuition in full by the tuition payment deadline. See the dates published in the “Academic Calendar” included in this General Bulletin. Failure to pay by the published deadline will result in a late payment fee assessment.

Note: Financial aid deferments expire before the end of the semester. See the Registration Guide for the expiration date. Students must confirm that their financial aid has arrived and all requirements have been met by the deferment expiration date. Go to http://campus.fsu.edu (from Secure Apps, click My Account Statement). You will then see your courses and fees detailed. With your temporary deferment, your total balance may show “$zero” ($0.00) for the Current Term Tuition. When your financial aid arrives, the screen will show how much has been paid toward your tuition. You must ensure your financial aid pays your tuition by the deferment deadline. If you have questions, contact us at sfs@fsu.edu or (850) 644-9452. Also, check your financial aid status at http://www.studentsfirst.fsu.edu. If the student’s aid is not available by the expiration date, it is the student’s responsibility to pay tuition in full. Failure to pay by the expiration date will result in a late payment fee assessment of $100.00, and your schedule for the next semester may be cancelled. Additionally, registration will not be permitted and transcripts and diplomas will not be mailed until debts are paid in full.

Short Term Loans

Students in need of funds as a result of financial aid being delayed may apply for a short term loan (also known by the name delayed delivery loan) online at http://campus.fsu.edu. Eligibility for the loan will be determined by the type of aid awarded and the hours enrolled. Accounts in delinquent status (past due) are not eligible for loans. Short Term Loans will be disbursed approximately one business day after the loan has been approved and disbursed according to the disbursement method indicated on the student’s Account Refund Setup. Students must have either paid or deferred their full amount of tuition by the tuition payment deadline in order to be eligible for short term loans. Short term loans are due when the financial aid arrives, or by the financial aid deferment deadline, whichever comes first. Debts not paid will prohibit students from using University services such as registration, transcripts, etc.

Short term loans are not available until the financial aid distribution period. Students should come prepared to buy books and make deposits for housing, as financial aid distribution does not take place until the second week of the term.

Emergency Loans

Students who have emergency situations such as death in the family or unexpected major medical or dental bills may apply for an emergency loan at the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation and a picture ID are required to receive an emergency loan. Accounts in delinquent status are not eligible for loans. Loans must be paid by the due date, and University services will not be granted until paid in full.

Check Cancellation

Any Stafford Loan check available at financial aid distribution that is not disbursed by the check cancellation deadline will be returned to the lender for cancellation.

Loan Cancellation and Refusals

Students should notify the Office of Financial Aid to decline or refuse an awarded loan (Perkins, GSL, UGSL) prior to it being disbursed to the student. Financial aid is processed at the end of the first week of each semester and it arrives thereafter. If the loan has already been disbursed, the student is required to notify Student Financial Services in writing within fourteen days that they do not want part or the entire loan they have received. A form can be completed at the Office of Student Financial Services and repayment can be made to Florida State University by FSUCard, cash, cashier’s check, or money order, or the original check can be brought to the Office of Student Financial Services, A1500 University Center. Students who want to refuse loans after the fourteen-day notification period must contact their lender for repayment.

Loan Exit Interviews

Federal and University regulations require that all recipients of federal loans participate in an exit interview counseling session upon
graduation, withdrawal from the University, or dropping below six semester hours. These loans include Perkins (NDSL), Subsidized Stafford (GSL), and Unsubsidized Stafford (UGSL) loans. Failure to complete this procedure will result in the withholding of diploma, transcripts, and other University services. To complete this requirement, students should go to the Secure Apps page on Blackboard (https://campus.fsu.edu) and select the Exit Interview for Financial Aid option. Students will need their user name and password to sign onto the Blackboard session. Students planning to continue their academic studies at Florida State University should contact the Office of Student Financial Services at A1500 University Center to ensure that their exit interview stop is removed.

Additional Sources of Financial Support

A listing of additional sources of financial aid such as scholarships or private educational loans can be found on the Financial Aid Web site at http://www.finaid.fsu.edu. Individual departments described in the “Academic Departments and Programs” section of this General Bulletin list scholarships, as well as assistantships available for students of specific majors.

The Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)

The FWSP is a federally funded financial aid program, administered by the Office of Financial Aid, that enables students to earn a portion of their financial aid award. This program offers a positive alternative to loan indebtedness through meaningful part-time employment. Weekly work schedules are mutually determined by the student and the employing department to suit the student’s class/exam schedule and the employer’s needs. By federal regulation, the work schedule cannot interfere with a student’s class schedule. Federal Work Study is a need-based program, and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students may also utilize their Federal Work Study awards by participating in community service through the Community Service Work Study Program (CSWSP). This program is designed to locate and develop off-campus community service jobs and offer referrals for eligible students. Community service improves the quality of life of local residents, as well as encourages student awareness and continued participation in society at large. Students may assist with programs related to health care, child care, literacy training, education (including tutoring), welfare, and social services. Some students may serve as mentors for educational and recreational activities or work as counselors in areas such as career counseling.

To determine eligibility for the FWSP and CSWSP, students must apply for financial aid at Florida State University by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and by submitting all other required documentation.

Fellowships

There are a variety of fellowships offered through the University. Some require duties and some do not. Students should check with their graduate department for awards available in their discipline.

1. The Graduate School Legacy Fellowship. For newly admitted doctoral and MFA students in certain fields. The fellowship is awarded as a $10,000 supplement to departmental/college assistantship offers. It is a multi-year award and includes tuition waivers and the health subsidy. For more information please go to the Graduate School Web site at http://www.gradschool.fsu.edu.
2. International Dissertation Semester Research Fellowship. For advanced doctoral students, $7,000 and tuition waivers are awarded to help facilitate their research and the timely completion of their doctoral degree, if it requires extended research time abroad. For more information please go to the Graduate School Web site at http://www.gradschool.fsu.edu.
3. McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program. This program is for newly enrolling African-American and Hispanic students and includes all academic disciplines except law, medicine, and most fields in education (doctoral students in mathematics and science education are eligible to apply). Awards are $12,000 per year plus tuition and fees, renewable for a total of four years. For more information please go to the Graduate School Web site at http://www.gradschool.fsu.edu.

External Fellowships

The Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards operates under the auspices of the Graduate School. It assists currently enrolled graduate students in obtaining funding from external sponsors through nationally competitive fellowships and awards. Students may receive advice on their applications and proposals. For more information, visit the office’s Web site at http://ogfa.fsu.edu.

Assistantships

Graduate assistants are selected by academic departments for duties connected with instruction or research of mutual benefit to the University and the student. Only students with regular graduate student status are eligible for graduate assistantships. Special and provisional students are ineligible.

Application for a graduate assistantship should be made to the chair of the major department. The stipend varies depending on the amount of service rendered, the nature of the service, and the qualifications of the student.

Graduate assistants may request a waiver of the out-of-state tuition and matriculation fees. Refer to the previous section on “Tuition Waivers, Deferments, and Financial Arrangements” for details.

A new student whose application for an assistantship is under consideration must also complete an application for admission through the Office of Admissions in the usual manner.

To remain eligible for an assistantship, a student must discharge the assigned duties satisfactorily as determined by the director of the program. A graduate student with less than a 3.0 cumulative grade point average is not allowed to continue more than one term as a graduate assistant.

The Leslie N. Wilson-Delores Auzenne Assistantship for Minorities awards $2,500 per semester, plus an out-of-state tuition and/or matriculation fee waiver for up to two semesters. For more information, please visit the Graduate School Web site at http://www.gradschool.fsu.edu.