Save the Trip: FAQs that Students Ask Officers

• When will my financial aid be available?
  
  Check Student Financial Services website one month prior to each term to see when financial aid will be available.
  
  
• What if my aid is not available?
  
  If you are eligible for financial aid but your aid is not available during distribution you may be eligible for a tuition deferrment. Check your student financial services account online at Account Statement on the Blackboard Secure Apps webpage during the posted distribution period to see if your aid has been applied to your account or if a deferrment has been posted.
  
  
• What if I don't see a deferment and tuition is almost due?
  
  

  Come by or call The Office of Financial Aid (850-644-0539) before the tuition deadline to speak with one of our financial aid officers for assistance.

• Where do I get the forms that I need?
  
  

  Most financial aid forms can be found here. There is not a downloadable FSU form for required tax documents -- instead you must submit a copy of the federal income tax return submitted to the Federal Internal Revenue Service for the required filer/year.

• Can you tell me how much my tuition is?
  
  

  Tuition and other university charges will be availble to you on your online Account Statement on the Secure Apps tab of Blackboard. For general tuition rates go to http://sfs.fsu.edu/tuition.html. If you have questions in regards to your tuition or want to make a payment, you must go to Student Financial Aid Services located on the 1st floor of University Center, Building A.

• What financial aid have I been awarded

You can check your financial aid award status through the secure login to Blackboard. Go to your Financial Aid Student Toolkit link to review the status of your financial aid application.

• What else can I do to receive more money?
  
  

  Be sure to complete your FAFSA as early as possible every year (January 1). Research Scholarships locally and nationally. Know the renewal criteria for any grants or scholarships that you may be eligible for, so that you can make sure that you meet all renewal criteria.

• What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loan?
  

An unsubsidized loan accrues interest during in-school grace period, while a subsidized loan does not. The Federal govenment pays the interest on the subsidized loan while you are in school at least 1/2 time (6 credit hours or more).