Over Awards

An over award occurs when a student’s award package has exceeded either the unmet need or cost of attendance, depending on the type of aid that has been awarded. To prevent over awards, it is extremely important to notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance of any potential awards not already listed on the student’s financial aid award summary on myUCF. In the event of an over award, a student’s award package is reduced to eliminate the over award, which may result in a repayment of the over award.