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Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office (FAO) coordinates the awarding of
scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans through Federal,
State, and University funds. Financial aid enables students to
reduce or eliminate financial barriers to admission and retention
at the University. All awards are contingent upon availability of
funds and demonstration of financial need, unless otherwise
noted. Non-degree students are not eligible to receive financial
aid.
Applying for Financial Aid
A student applying for financial aid must follow the procedure
outlined below:
• Complete the "Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA)," available online at fafsa.gov (http://
www.fafsa.gov/). The results, called a Student Aid Report
(SAR), will be electronically transmitted to the University of
West Florida when the student enters UWF’s school code
"003955" on the FAFSA.
• Submit an application for admission to UWF. No financial aid
will be awarded until the applicant has been admitted to UWF.
Most financial aid programs require that an applicant register
at least half-time, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and
show evidence of financial need. Receipt of a financial aid award
does not guarantee financial aid in subsequent years. A student
must reapply for financial aid each academic year.
2012-2013 Full-Time Graduate
Student Budget
These two-semester graduate student budgets are used to
determine initial financial aid awards, but can be adjusted later in
the year if tuition figures change.
Florida Resident
Student Tutition Books/ Room/
SuppliesBoard
Transportation PersonalTotal
Commuter$5,778 $1,200 $3,114 $1,800 $2,200 $14,092
On-
Campus
$5,778 $1,200 $8,418 $1,100 $2,500 $18,996
Off-
Campus
$5,778 $1,200 $8,418 $1,800 $2,500 $19,696
Non-Florida Resident
Student Tutition Books/ Room/
SuppliesBoard
Transportation PersonalTotal
Commuter$17,658 $1,200 $3,114 $1,800 $2,200 $25,972
On-
Campus
$17,658 $1,200 $8,418 $1,100 $2,500 $30,876
Off-
Campus
$17,658 $1,200 $8,418 $1,800 $2,500 $31,576
Commuter - residing with parents, relatives, or friends without
the responsibility of rent or mortgage.
Graduate tuition amount is based on 9 credit hours per semester
and 18 credit hours per academic year (an average course load).
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Satisfactory Progress Requirements
The U.S. Department of Education requires each institution to
set GPA, completion ratio, and time limit standards to monitor a
student’s satisfactory academic progress in their course of study.
All types of financial aid awarded by our office are included
in this policy. The following standards are measured when a
student is initially awarded and at the end of each semester:
Minimum Cumulative UWF GPA
Master’s, Specialist, and Doctorate: 3.0 at all times
Minimum Cumulative Completion Ratio
Satisfactory completion means that a student must complete at
least 75% of the courses in which they enroll with the following
grades: A, B, C, D, S, and N. Unacceptable grades include F, U,
I (incomplete), W, WF, WR, TR, V (extended incomplete) and X
(audit). Transfer hours from previous institutions are included in
the completion ratio.
Maximum Time Limit
The maximum time limit for a graduate student is 150% of the
program length. All coursework taken is included in these totals
(transfer hours, withdrawals, F’s, etc.). Maximum Time Limit
cannot be appealed.
Satisfactory Progress Appeals
Students declared ineligible for financial aid on the basis of
unsatisfactory academic progress may appeal the decision
in writing by completing the Satisfactory Academic Progress
Appeal Form. Appeals are based on extenuating circumstances;
examples include: illness, family emergency, death in immediate
family, military deployment. Documentation is required.
Reinstatement Policy
A student that chooses not to appeal, or whose appeal is denied,
will regain eligibility once the minimum standards for GPA and/or
completion ratio are attained.
Grants
Limited institutional funds are available to graduate students who
demonstrate financial need. Repayment is not required. Grants
range in value up to $2,000 per year.
Loans
Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan
An unsubsidized loan is the primary type of financial aid
available to a graduate student. Interest does accrue from
the time the loan is disbursed. The student has the option to
pay the interest every 90 days or let it capitalize. Students are
encouraged to pay the interest, if possible, to avoid additional
interest charges. There is a 6-month grace period before
repayment begins, and the student can repay the loan at any
time without penalty. Additional information regarding interest
rate, annual, and aggregate limits can be found on the financial
aid website (http://uwf.edu/finaid/loans.cfm).