{"id":5710,"date":"2019-09-25T14:23:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T14:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=5710"},"modified":"2020-02-11T11:47:15","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T16:47:15","slug":"avoid-financial-aid-setbacks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/resources\/avoid-financial-aid-setbacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid Financial Aid Setbacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t<div class=\"container mt-4 mt-sm-5 mb-5 pb-sm-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"lead mb-3\">With countless forms to fill out and paperwork to submit, applying for financial aid can be a stressful time \u2014 but we\u2019re here to help you succeed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-5\">The following list includes the most common mistakes that are made during and after the financial aid application process. To steer clear of any delays or setbacks, please review these items and do your best to avoid them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4\">Tips to Successfully Complete the Financial Aid Process<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"section-list icon-list icon-list-lg icon-list-custom\"><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"include-your-social-security-number\">Include your Social Security number<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li>Be sure to include the student\u2019s SSN on the Admissions application<\/li>\n<li>This impacts Florida Prepaid, Bright Futures and federal financial aid<\/li>\n<li>This step must be completed in order for UCF to access Florida Prepaid, Bright Futures and FAFSA records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"keep-track-of-deadlines\">Keep track of deadlines<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li>FAFSA \u2014 December 1, UCF Priority Date<\/li>\n<li>Submission of all requested financial aid documents \u2014 May 30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"complete-the-fafsa-correctly\">Complete the FAFSA correctly<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li>Fill in every response; leave nothing blank<\/li>\n<li>Answer dependency questions correctly<\/li>\n<li>Use the correct tax year information<\/li>\n<li>Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/apply\/fafsa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">guide to completing the FAFSA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"submit-complete-and-correct-documents\">Submit complete and correct documents<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><p>Please do not submit incomplete or unnecessary documents<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"apply-for-scholarships\">Apply for scholarships<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><p>We encourage all students to apply to as many applicable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">scholarships<\/a> as possible<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"complete-your-application-as-early-as-possible\">Complete your application as early as possible<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li>Starting and\/or completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/apply\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">financial aid process<\/a> too close to the start of the term can limit your options and offers<\/li>\n<li>If the application is selected for verification, your file will not be reviewed in time for the start of financial aid disbursements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"check-your-status-on-myucf\">Check your status on myUCF<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><p>Regularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/resources\/understanding-to-do-list\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">review the status<\/a> of your admissions and financial aid files on myUCF, including residency documents, final high school transcript, citizenship documentation and financial aid forms<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"complete-the-financial-aid-process-on-time\">Complete the financial aid process on time<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li>Submit all requested financial aid documents before May 30<\/li>\n<li>Prevent late fees and late disbursement of aid<\/li>\n<li>Avoid being dropped for non-payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"understand-the-renewal-requirements-of-scholarships-and-other-funding\">Understand the renewal requirements of scholarships and other funding<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/scholarships\/florida-bright-futures\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bright Futures Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/scholarships\/pegasus\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Institutional Merit-Based Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/policies\/satisfactory-academic-progress\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Maximum timeframe to receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/grants\/federal-pell\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pell<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/loans\/stafford\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Stafford Loans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"compare-aid-amount-to-estimated-costs\">Compare aid amount to estimated costs<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaccounts.ucf.edu\/tf-tuitionratescurrent\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/cost\/\">Books and Supplies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housing.ucf.edu\/costs\/rates\/\">On-campus Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucf.campusdish.com\/MealPlans\">Meal Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon-list-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"icon-list-bullet icon-list-bullet-fonticon fa fa-chevron-right text-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"icon-list-item-heading\" id=\"ask-plenty-of-questions-so-you-understand-the-financial-aid-process\">Ask plenty of questions so you understand the financial aid process<\/h3><div class=\"icon-list-item-content\"><ul>\n<li>How will I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/receive\/#purchase-textbooks\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">purchase books\/supplies<\/a> at my institution?<\/li>\n<li>Have I submitted ALL items requested to attend?<\/li>\n<li>When will financial aid funds be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/receive\/#wait-for-disbursement\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">disbursed<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>What do I do if I don\u2019t have enough aid to cover my expenses?<\/li>\n<li>What can I do if I don\u2019t meet the renewal requirements of my scholarship or financial aid?<\/li>\n<li>Can my parents talk to financial aid\/billing office without me being present?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ucf-section ucf-section-cta-bar-apply-types-receive \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jumbotron jumbotron-fluid bg-primary my-0 text-center\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-4 mt-md-0 col-md-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"d-inline-block text-decoration-none hover-parent\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/apply\/\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div>\t\t\t<span class=\"fa fa-5x fa-pencil-square-o text-secondary hover-child-text-white mb-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\t\t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill badge-inverse px-3 mb-2 text-center\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tApply for Aid\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-secondary pt-2 font-italic font-slab-serif\">Start the process of applying for financial aid.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-4 mt-md-0 col-md-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"d-inline-block text-decoration-none hover-parent\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/financial-aid\/types\/\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div>\t\t\t<span class=\"fa fa-5x fa-list-ul text-secondary hover-child-text-white mb-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\t\t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill badge-inverse px-3 mb-2 text-center\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTypes of Aid\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-secondary pt-2 font-italic font-slab-serif\">Learn more about the different types of aid.<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-4 mt-md-0 col-md-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a class=\"d-inline-block text-decoration-none 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