Specific Eligibility Requirements and Conditions for Receiving Financial Aid

  • Students must be accepted and classified as degree-seeking at UCF in an eligible program;
  • To ensure enrollment in sufficient hours for the various financial aid programs, please refer to the Program Eligibility Charts on the Web site;
  • Students must maintain UCF’s Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress;
  • Students are required to inform financial aid of any additional sources of aid they expect to receive beyond those listed on the award notification or award information provided on the Student Center on myUCF. Any subsequent awards or income may necessitate a revision of the financial aid award(s). This includes, but is not limited to, any private scholarships or third party tuition payment/waivers;
  • Students may not receive aid in excess of their cost of attendance;
  • Students must not be in default on any federal educational loan or owe repayment on a federal grant at this or any other institution;
  • Students must provide all information requested for the completion of their file. If selected, verification must be completed within specified deadlines and prior to the receipt of all federal and most state and institutional funds;
  • Students must notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance of any changes in their housing status, household size, or family members in college from that listed on their FAFSA;
  • Students must reapply annually for financial aid;
  • Students must complete an entrance interview for a Federal Stafford Loan if they are a first time borrower at UCF;
  • Students must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen, (e.g. resident alien). Eligible noncitizens include I-151, I-551, and I-688 cardholders as well as some I-94 classifications;
  • Students must have a high school diploma or GED certificate;
  • For need based programs, students must show a financial need as determined by the FAFSA;
  • A male applicant must be registered with Selective Service, if applicable.