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

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**Per credit hour does not include the Student Facilities Use Fee assessed to Main Campus Students at the rate of $20 per semester, or other facilities & equipment fees.

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Students enrolled in cooperative education courses with zero (0) semester hours will be charged for one (1) 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 (0) semester hours (master's comprehensive examination, master's thesis defense, dissertation defense, or other graduate-level zero [0] semester hour courses) will be charged for one (1) Florida resident graduate semester hour, unless also enrolled in other credit courses at Florida State University during the same academic term.

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.

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 (5) 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. Tuition and fees should be paid by the fee payment deadline as posted at http://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services. 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://www.mymoney.fsu.edu 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, cashiers 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 $5.00 non-refundable flat fee for each transaction.

Installment Contracts are only available for payments made in person. Students incurring tuition fees greater than $150.00 are eligible to execute an installment fee payment agreement for the Fall and Spring semesters (not available for Summer semesters). The initial payment, which must be one half of the total tuition, plus a $10.00 fee (subject to change) is due by the tuition payment deadline. The second half of the installment payment is due by the sixth week of class, as specified on the agreement. This option is not available on the Internet. 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. Students must appear in person to initiate the installment agreement. A $10.00 fee (rate subject to change) will be assessed at the time of first payment for this option. Once an installment contract is executed, any course added at a later date must be paid in full within five (5) 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 cashiers 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 email 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 cashiers 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://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services. 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 (30) 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 644-3375; graduate students should contact the Dean of the Graduate School at 644-3500.

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 2008 Semester, the repeat course surcharge was $175.84 per credit hour.

NOTE: The rate is subject to change for the 2009-2010 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.

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.

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. Non-refundable 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.

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

In the interest of the general welfare of the State of Florida, and in order for Florida to contribute to the fulfillment of national and international obligations, the State Board of Education authorizes the University to waive portions of out-of-state tuition for a limited number of students in specific categories. Students in the following categories may apply:

• Out-of-state graduate students having at least a one-quarter time assistantship (teaching or research) or a fellowship equivalent in value to at least a one-quarter time assistantship
• Foreign student programs, or student exchange programs
• Students having special skills in music, dance, theatre, or athletics; and,
• Graduate students with outstanding academic credentials and abilities.

Special and part-time students at the undergraduate and graduate level are not eligible for out-of-state tuition waivers. Tuition waivers must be submitted by the appropriate college or school preferably by the fourth day of each semester but definitely no later than the fifth class day of the semester. Tuition waivers do not cover the total amount of fees due and may have an effect on financial aid awards. For information regarding out-of-state waivers, undergraduate students should contact the Dean of the Faculties; graduate students should contact the Dean of the Graduate School. Tuition and fees not covered by waivers must be paid in full by the deadline as posted at http://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services.

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 "Office of the University Registrar" chapter of this General Bulletin.

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

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://www.mymoney.fsu.edu. 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://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services.

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://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services.

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 third 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.

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/forms.html.

Students who withdraw after the fifth 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 (6) 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://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services
• Food Plan. Director of Food Services, 144 Oglesby Union
• Housing Fees. Associate Director of Housing, 109 Student Life Building
• Parking Decals. Director of Parking, C2300 University Center
• Textbooks. Manager of Florida State University Bookstore, Parking Garage, Main Level

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), 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.

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 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.

Access is also available by calling the Express Telephone System (ETS) from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 a.m. (22 hours per day) at (850) 644-0539. 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 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 West Collegiate Drive, Panama City, FL 32405, (850) 644-2090.

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students may apply for many types of aid, including scholarships, grants, work study, and loans. To apply for federal and state grants, federal work-study and/or federal loans, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree may not be eligible for all types of aid when seeking a second undergraduate degree.

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 (12) 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 (12) hours per semester constitutes a full-time load for graduate students and fellowship holders. Nine (9) 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 2010-2011 year begins January 1, 2010, and ends June 30, 2011. 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, 2010. 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. If the student is required to file as a dependent student, Federal Income Tax Returns for both student and parents are required. Estimated figures are acceptable for applications completed before filing of tax return
4. Student's and student's spouse's (if married) Federal Income Tax Return (estimated figures are acceptable for application before filing of return)
5. Records of other untaxed income received, such as welfare benefits, social security benefits, TANF, veteran's benefits, and military or clergy allowances
6. Current bank statements and records of stocks, bonds, and other investments
7. Business or farm records, if applicable; and
8. 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 can not be awarded aid until he/she is officially accepted for admission to Florida State University.

Federal regulations require all students receiving a Federal Stafford/Unsubsidized Stafford Loan or Federal Perkins Loan to participate in a loan entrance counseling session 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 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 link. This will connect the student with an official loan entrance counseling 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. Students who prefer an alternative format or who have questions about loans or the loan entrance counseling information process may contact the Office of Financial Aid.

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 www.mymoney.fsu.edu, 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. 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 (20) 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 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://mymoney.fsu.edu.

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://controller.vpfa.fsu.edu/Student-Financial-Services.

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.

Florida State University recognizes and rewards high academic achievement and awards scholarships on a competitive basis. All eligible students will automatically be considered at the time of their admission for these scholarships, which are administered by the Office of Admissions.

In addition, the individual departments described in the "Academic Departments and Programs" section of this General Bulletin list scholarships and assistantships available for students of specific majors.

The Florida Department of Education, located in Tallahassee, FL, offers a number of programs for scholarships, grants, and loans to help defray a student's cost of education. These programs are available only to Florida residents. Contact the Florida Department of Education at (888) 827-2004; http://www.fldoe.org. Residents of other states should check with their state's Department of Education for additional aid that may be available to them.

Visit the Office of Financial Aid Web site at http://www.financialaid.fsu.edu to find a list of scholarships available through the State of Florida, Florida State University, and the FSU Foundation (private donor scholarships). There are also links to other legitimate scholarship search Web sites.

Students receiving scholarship checks directly from a benefactor must bring them to the Office of Student Financial Services for processing at A1500 University Center.

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 Learning Program (CSLP). 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 CSLP, 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.