USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 20

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, part-time employment, and low interest loans. Temporary deferments of tuition, and short-term, interest free loans for books are available to students whose aid is delayed in delivery.

In addition to providing information and applications for programs directly administered by the University, the Office of Financial Aid maintains a Scholarship with two computer databases, as well as information and materials about other sources of financial aid. Students may come to the office and use these resources during regular office hours. Financial aid personnel are available to provide assistance.

Students apply for most financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Since many programs are funded on a limited basis, it is important to apply early. Application packets are available in early December each year, for the upcoming academic year, which begins in August. Complete information about financial aid is provided in the Financial Aid Guide which is in the packet. Packets are available by contacting the Office of Financial Aid.

Students whose financial aid maybe delayed pased the utition payment deadline will receive automatic deferments, which allow a later tuition payment deadline. The dealine is published in the Schedule of Classes. Letters are mailed to qualifying students prior to the start of each term and through the first week of classes.

Financial Aid Short Term (FAST) Loans are available for books/supplies to students who have deferments. These loans are available through the fifth day of classes each term.

Other short term loans, not contingent on financial aid, are available through the Office of Student Financial Services (ADM 172). These loans are for fees as well as emergencies.

When a student experiences a financial hardship that makes it impossible to make full payment of assessed tuition by the payment deadline, the student may request approval to pay the tuition in installments. Approval of this request will require the payment of at least 50% of the tuition liability and the execution of a promissory note for the remaining tuition liability by the end of the drop/add period. The remaining tuition shall be paid no later than the beginning of the second half of the academic term/semester. Students may request approval to pay tuition in installments in the Cashier's Office (ADM 147).

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Publication Date: June 1, 1995