Financial Aid at University of Florida: Comprehensive Guide for Graduate Pharmacy Programs
Explore the detailed financial aid process at the University of Florida (UF) for graduate pharmacy programs, including applying for aid, cost of attendance, available programs, tips, and contact information. UF's Student Financial Affairs office is dedicated to providing financial support to all students, ensuring equitable treatment and accessibility to resources. Learn about FAFSA requirements, application instructions, and key dates for renewing aid each academic year.
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Financial Aid Pharmacy Graduate Programs Karina Woodward Financial Aid Coordinator III UF Student Financial Affairs
Agenda Financial Aid at UF Applying for Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Financial Aid Programs Financial Aid Package Financial Aid Process Financial Aid Tips Additional Information Financial Aid Contact
Financial Aid at UF Office for Student Financial Affairs (SFA) Financial aid advising Awards and administers financial aid Outreach services Main campus & satellite offices SFA believes that financial factors should not deny any student the opportunity to attend UF and successfully pursue their degree objectives. SFA is committed to maximizing the resources available to its students. SFA recognizes that each student s financial situation is unique and makes every effort to develop policies and procedures that treat each student fairly and equitably while taking into account unusual circumstances.
Financial Aid Process Applying for Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Required for federal & many other financial aid programs Must be completed, error-free, for each new academic year New FAFSA available October 1steach year Review your financial aid information at One.UF
Financial Aid Process Applying for Financial Aid FAFSA Instructions 1. Create Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at StudentAid.Gov 2. Apply online: StudentAid.Gov or myStudentAid app 3. Use IRS Data Retrieval Tool 4. UF s school code is 001535 5. Receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) and check for errors 6. Although you must accepted for enrollment at UF before you are considered for financial aid, you should apply for aid before being admitted. To receive the best financial aid offer, complete the FAFSA as early as possible Renew for each new academic year Academic Year FAFSA Opens Required Tax Information FAFSA Closes 2021-2022 Oct. 1, 2020 2019 Tax Return June 30, 2021 2022-2023 Oct. 1, 2021 2020 Tax Return June 30, 2022 2023-2024 Oct. 1, 2022 2021 Tax Return June 30, 2023 2024-2025 Oct. 1, 2022 2022 Tax Return June 30, 2024
Financial Aid Process Applying for Financial Aid FAFSA Instructions Degree / Certificate: Graduate / Professional Current Grade Level: 1styear Grad or Continuing Grad / Prof Received 1st Bachelor s Degree: Yes Graduate Student: Yes
After completing the FAFSA After submitting your FAFSA, please email your financial aid advisor at pharmacysfa@cop.ufl.edu to request a financial aid package. Title > FAFSA Update Please notice that our office will not automatically award your financial aid package if a student enrolls after the financial aid package award period.
Financial Aid Requirements Who is Eligible to Apply? For most financial aid programs at UF, you must: 1. Be a U. S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien 2. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at least half-time in a degree program. 3. Make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. 4. Register with the Selective Service Administration, if required to do so. 5. Not be in default on a federal or institutional loan or owe a repayment on a previous financial aid award received at UF or other institution.
Enrollment Requirements A Graduate student must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program: Half-Time Classification Fall/Spring Summer Graduate 5 credit hours 4 credit hours Full-Time Classification Fall/Spring Summer Graduate 9 credit hours 8 credit hours For some graduate programs, the full-time requirement may vary; however for financial aid purposes these are the enrollment requirements.
Financial Aid Terms Cost of Attendance (COA): Expected expenses for students to live a moderate lifestyle while attending school Budget: The Cost of Attendance per semester Interest rate: The cost of borrowing Origination Fee: The cost to process a loan. The federal servicer subtracts this from the principle loan amount, before the disbursement of a loan Awarding/Packaging: Granting aid to students
Cost of Attendance Fall & Spring Cost of Attendance per term Cost of Attendance per term Fall & Spring (6 credit hours) Fall & Spring (6 credit hours) Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Computer/ Cell Phone $ 590 Housing Transportation Clothing Maintenance $ 430 Personal Food $ 2,300 Total Budget Total Budget $ 3,666 $ 444 Tuition/Fees Books & Supplies $ 4,515 $ 560 Computer/Cell Housing Transportation Clothing $ 265 Food Personal $ 12,770 $ 12,770 These amounts vary based on different Graduate Program tuition costs, as well as FAFSA information provided such as Housing, on-campus, off-campus or living w/ parent.
Cost of Attendance - Summer Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance Summer A & B (6 credit hours) Summer A & B (6 credit hours) Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Computer/ Cell Phone $ 345 Housing Transportation Clothing Maintenance $ 300 Personal Food $ 1,620 Total Budget Total Budget $ 3,666 $ 333 Tuition/Fees $ 2,710 $ 375 Books & Supplies Computer/Cell Housing $ 130 Transportation Clothing Food $ 9,479 $ 9,479 Personal These amounts vary based on different Graduate Program tuition costs, as well as FAFSA information provided such as Housing, on-campus, off-campus or living w/ parent.
Cost of Attendance - Summer Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance Summer A or B (6 credit hours) Summer A or B (6 credit hours) Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Computer/ Cell Phone $ 173 Housing Transportation Clothing Maintenance $ 150 Personal Food $ 810 Total Budget Total Budget $ 3,666 $ 333 Tuition/Fees $ 1,355 $ 190 Books & Supplies Computer/Cell Housing $ 65 Transportation Clothing Food $ 6,742 $ 6,742 Personal These amounts vary based on different Graduate Program tuition costs, as well as FAFSA information provided such as Housing, on-campus, off-campus or living w/ parent.
Financial Aid Programs Loans & Scholarships Unsubsidized Loan Annual Award amount: $20,500. School year includes Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Graduate PLUS (Grad Plus Loan): Additional unsubsidized loan Up to your Cost of attendance Requires a separate application at studentaid.gov. Applications are approved based upon credit history. Student Financial Affair (SFA) Scholarships Student Financial Affairs Scholarship Search Engine
Typical Financial Aid Package Fall and Spring Budgets: $25,540 Financial Aid Package: Annual Limit for Unsubsidized Loan: $20,500 Grad Plus Loan: $5,040 Summer Budget: $9,479 Financial Aid Package: If annual limit of unsubsidized loan ($20,500) has been awarded during Fall and Spring terms, student can apply for a summer Grad Plus Loan Grad Plus Loan: $9,479
Financial Aid Programs Typical Award Package Fall Spring Semester Summer Semester Award Semester Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan $10,250 $10,250 $0 In-State Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan $2,520 $2,520 $9,479 Budget $12,770 $12,770 $9,479 Cost of Attendance: $25,540; Including Summer: $35,019 Cost of Attendance may vary Origination fee not included in example above
Certificate Programs & Private Loans Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs are not eligible for federal student aid. Students enrolled in approved graduate certificate programs ma be eligible for Alternative or private educational loans. Those students participating in programs not approved are ineligible for any alternative or private loans certified through the University of Florida. Some programs will list additional eligibility requirements.
Financial Aid Process Applying for Financial Aid Receiving Your Financial Aid Using Your Financial Aid FAFSA at studentaid.gov Complete all requirements Education- related expenses Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note Disbursement Budgeting Maintain SAP
Financial Aid Process Receiving Your Financial Aid Complete all requirements on One.UF. Check your emails from SFA. Report outside resources before the semester begins. Sign up for direct deposit; Authorize Student Permissions.
Financial Aid Process Receiving Your Financial Aid Occur typically after drop/add Accepted awards will be disbursed in half between Fall and Spring terms Origination Fee is subtracted from the principal loan before disbursement Disbursement applies towards account balance Remaining balance > student must pay Remaining financial aid > refund Sign up for Direct Deposit First Week Florida Prepaid After End of Drop/Add Scholarships Grants Loans Financial Aid Refund After all charges have been paid, any remaining financial aid will be disbursed to the student
Financial Aid Process Using Your Financial Aid Budget Your Financial Aid Track your spending habit. Overestimate your expenses. Underestimate your income. Differentiate between needs and wants. Involve your family in the budget planning process. Prepare for the unexpected by setting saving goals to build an emergency fund. Expect the unexpected. Only borrow what you need.
Financial Aid Tips Check your One.UF and UF email accounts regularly. Make sure your address is correct in MyUFL. Be proactive! Complete requirements early. Reach out as soon as there is a concern. Know the requirements of your financial aid awards (enrollment, GPA, FAFSA completion date, etc.). Know due dates. Changing your enrollment? It may impact your financial aid. Reach out to SFA to discuss.
Additional Information - University Bursar University Bursar (UB) Process refunds Assess tuition costs & late fees Process payments Process waivers One.UF: Direct Deposit View Tuition Statement Authorize Student Permission Payment History Charges Due View Your 1098T
Additional Information - University Bursar Additional UB Information UB Website: www.fa.ufl.edu/departments/bursar Submit Inquiry: www.fa.ufl.edu/departments/bursar/contacts Phone: (352) 392-0181 Critical Dates: www.fa.ufl.edu/bursar/critical-dates Mailing Address: University Bursar Office PO Box 114050 Criser Hall Gainesville, FL 32611-4050
Student Financial Affairs SFA Website: www.sfa.ufl.edu Pharmacy Financial Aid Coordinator III Karina Woodward Phone: (352) 273-6202 Email: pharmacysfa@cop.ufl.edu Reminders, tutorials, and more @UFSFA
