Financial Aid Information - Frequently Asked Questions

• What should I do in order to receive financial aid?
  In order to receive financial aid you must complete your FAFSA. It is your responsibility to renew your FAFSA every year thereafter. Please go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
   

• How do I get to the FAFSA Pin Number website?
  Go to http://www.pin.ed.gov at any time; don't wait until you apply for federal student aid. You should request your pin before you complete your FAFSA online. If you're a dependent student your parent or guardian should request one as well.
   

• What am I getting for Aid?
  Check you Financial Aid Status online through Blackboard under Financial Aid Student Toolkit.
   

• What should I do to accept my loan?
  Complete Loan Entrance counseling as soon as possible, select your lender and complete a master promissory note in order to receive disbursement at http://www.finaid.fsu.edu.
   

• Can you tell me the amount of my tuition?
  No, but you can go online to http://www.fees.fsu.edu for this information. If you have questions in regards to your tuition or want to make a payment, you must go to Student Financial Services located on the 1st floor of University A.
   

• How and when do I get my money?
  Funds at FSU are not disbursed until the second week of the semester (after Drop/Add each term). Therefore, it is important for you to come prepared to make housing deposits, buy groceries, buy books, etc. If your funds are available during distribution your funds will be disbursed according to your choice (mail or FSU card electronic funds transfer) that you made on your Disbursement Authorization Statement.
  Students are responsible for checking the status of their account prior to/during distribution by accessing account information at http://www.fees.fsu.edu. Additional information on the disbursement for fall/spring semesters including the schedule for each semester is available at Student Financial Services.
   

• What if I don't see a deferment and tuition is almost due?
  Contact the College of Medicine Financial Aid Coordinator.
   

• What if my financial aid does not cover all of my charges?
  Tuition is due by the deadline set by the university each term and must be paid or deferred by that date. Be prepared to pay any charges that your financial aid does not cover. You are responsible for checking your account status at http://www.fees.fsu.edu by the tuition deadline to see if the financial aid awarded for the semester is available/applied to your account or to see if a full or partial deferment has been processed. For information on how to pay tuition or any university charges, go to Student Financial Services.
   

• What if my aid is not available during the disbursement period?
  If you have been awarded financial aid, you may be eligible for a short term tuition deferment. You must go online to http://www.fees.fsu.edu or call 1-850-644-0539 according to the posted schedule to see if a deferment has been processed for you. If your aid is not available during distribution, go to arrangements or details to see if a deferment has been approved. If your aid is not available during distribution and your deferment has not been processed, you must contact the College of Medicine Financial Aid Coordinator.
  
  FAILURE TO COVER TUITION AND FEES WITH EITHER FULL PAYMENT OR DEFERMENT WILL RESULT IN A LATE PAYMENT FEE OF $100.00 ASSESSED TO YOUR ACCOUNT AND A FINANCIAL HOLD PLACED ON YOUR ACCOUNT STOPPING UNIVERSITY SERVICES.
  
  If you are in doubt about your status, check your status online with Blackboard or contact the College of Medicine Financial Aid Coordinator.
   

• What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
  An unsubsidized loan accrues interest during the in-school grace period while a subsidized loan does not.