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The document contains a collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) received by the financial aid office regarding various financial aid topics. The FAQs cover questions about eligibility after dropping classes, summer aid eligibility and disbursement timelines, satisfactory academic progress holds, loan acceptance, and Bright Futures awards. Specific examples are provided to illustrate common student scenarios.

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Fa Faq

The document contains a collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) received by the financial aid office regarding various financial aid topics. The FAQs cover questions about eligibility after dropping classes, summer aid eligibility and disbursement timelines, satisfactory academic progress holds, loan acceptance, and Bright Futures awards. Specific examples are provided to illustrate common student scenarios.

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1/27/16

Can I keep my money if I drop classes after early disbursement?


Am I still eligible for all aid received if I said I was coming A, but I am now
only coming c term? (Cost of attendance reduction causes Accounts
Receivable)
Will I get a refund if I drop a class in a/b/f session but added a class in c
session?

1/27/16

When will I be awarded summer aid?


What must I do to be eligible for early summer disbursement?
How does early disbursement impact me when I am attending another
school?
How many hours do I have to take?
When will Pell disburse?
Why didnt I receive my full Pell offer?
When will my money disburse? (Various scenarios: 3hrs a/b and 3hrs c; 6hrs
a/b and 3hrs c; 2hrs a/b and 4hrs c)
Are grants available in the summer?
Transient student: Will I receive my FSUG if Im attending another school?
Transient student: When will I be awarded?
Transient student: What do I need to submit to receive my aid?

8/13/15

My email was hacked and I was told to call you guys to make sure nothing
has changed..

8/4/15

The system is not letting me accept my loans

Im not seeing my Fl. Prepaid

Why would I need to turn in a FAARC if I already turned in my FAXCITP?

7/30/15

I got an email but I dont know what its about (SAP)


I shouldnt be on SAP.. Registrar must have miss calculated.

SAP hold due to hours but student is pursuing 2 nd bachelors degree. System
is adding hours from previous bachelors degree and thinks shes failing 90%
of her classes.
Im not able to see my awards to decline or accept them.

7/29/15

I got an emailed that stated I wont receive aid if I dont complete my to do list
by the August 3rd. Is that true?

7/27/15

Why dont I have any loans for the fall/spring? No one told my about a Loan
limit or that I meet mine.

7/24/15

Calling to check up on my disbursement (For summer)

Have you received my documents? IVF are being completed, but tax
transcripts are still initiated.

When will I know if I was awarded the foundation scholarship?

7/23/15

When will my waiver post and how do I avoid over award?


Pell offer for 15/16 was reduced a LOT by system packaging but EFC is still 0.
Student not at Pell limit or loan aggregate limit. Student had recently
completed FAVFDE but needed correction from FAFSA.

7/20/15

How much will I have to pay in the fall? Does the amount I see include
everything (Housing, Food, and Tuition)?

Student at UCF saying UCF is not receiving the virtual requests

For 15/16, Parent 2 W2 Is initiated on to-do list but we have both the 2013
and the 2014 W2s on NOLIJ in the students file.

I didnt know I had to do my To Do List to get my money for summer. I


called up here so many times and no one told me I had to turn it in. I saw it
there, but I didnt know I had to turn it in. (Student received 13 email
notifications about the documents.)

I just missed a call, what was that for? (Student needs to complete to do
list.)

7/16/15

Why did my Pell Grant lower/ go away?

I havent received my aid? (Summer 2015)

7/15/15

Student called about document he turned in on 7/9, and wants to know why it
was still on his to do list? Didnt tell student it takes 7-10 days to process. He
said he was told it would be reviewed and his aid wouldve disbursed 7/14.
However, in todays meeting CBA indicated they couldnt see letters submitted
sometimes, because data entry adds the documents into the students files on
NOLIJ.

What is the status of my SAP appeal?

We really need some sort of system set up where students are notified when their
appeal is approved or denied.

7/14/15

When will I be awarded?

When is my transient aid going to disburse? (When look up stu we only see three
hours, but yet the stu was approved for Fin Aid. We sent & received records, and
we cant see any remote hour.
When will I see my Plus loan for the 2015-2016 year?

7/13/15

I seem to be a victim of Identity Theft, what can I do?

When will I know how much I will get from my parent Plus?

There is a hold on my account (A/R) why?

Trying to send faxes and its busy.

File changed Spring loan cancelled

7/10/15.

I turned in my (IVF, FASSRRE, etc.), why is it still on my To Do List?

7/09/15

Why hasnt my money disbursed yet?


I was told the school hasnt received the money to disburse my Pell
Why is my (IVF, SNAP, Etc.) still up on my To Do List?
200126288 (parent said her HUSBAND sent it months ago. P.S per FAFSA
never married.)

7/08/15

What do I need to turn into you guys? Why hasnt my aid disbursed?

Stu called wanting to know when she would get her aid. On profile show
consortium approved, however I can only see 4 hours
Students still in package status

When will plus for 2015-2016 be posted?

7/02/15

I got an email that says Im on SAP.

Why did my Pell change?

My Aid hasnt disbursed yet.

7/01/15

I got an email that says Im on SAP.


Why is my Pell so low? (Student EFC is 40. However system is prorating them
by COA)

6/24/15

When will I get my money for the summer?

How can I get Work Study?

Why didnt my financial aid pay for my food plan?

6/22/15

Did UWF send my COA?

Where my aid?

6/19/15

I completed my MPN & LECF a week ago and its on my to do list! The summer
to do list was cleared, but not the 15-16 year.

6/17/15

Ive received information that Im on SAP for Fall/Spr. When does that hold
beginning? Stu wanted to know will they still get paid for summer?

Ive received an email I was on SAP, and I shouldnt be. Most student felt they
should be exempt because they started at a certain date, or came in with a AA.

6/02/15

When am I getting my disbursement (transient


Why havent I received my financial aid for the summer yet?
How long do I have to decide if I want my Fall/Spring loans for 1516 award year?
When am I going to get my financial aid award for Summer 2015 as a transient
student?

5/26/15

For some reason people are being contacted by FAFSA, that info is being
changed on their FAFSA. Parent marital status changed to blank

5/21/15

Why/When will my aid disburse?


When will summer awards be posted?
Im not able to accept/decline my loans.
Why is my tuition deferred to 08/01/15?
When is my NFSL going to be added to my account?

Transient Students:

When will I see an offer of aid and when will it disburse?


I sent my enrollment information and receipt of payment, when will I receive my

aid?

The FAQ with examples are:


Im a transient student for Summer. When will my awards post?
Ryan
When will my Bright Futures be posted onto my account?
Christian
5/12/15
Early disbursement FAQ

Student that was eligible at the time of Census and dropped hours
a Example: 6 hours A/B/F and dropped below 6 hrs.

Student eligible and enrolled full summer session, then changed enrollment
session (COA adjusted)
b Example: 6 or more hours with COA at 10,885 and changed sessions,
decreasing COA to 5.968.

Student changed session hours but still enrolled in Census hours (received all
aid)
c Example: 9 hours A/B session dropped 3 hrs. and added 3 hrs. to C
session

Refunds for student dropping classes in A/B/F session and adding class in C
session

4/24/15

When will the tax transcript be removed from to do list? (Sum/Fall/Spr)


When will I get package for summer?

4/23/15

When will summer awards be posted? These are students that recently
registered after 4/16/15. Per systems packaging will may take place tomorrow
(unless other issues take priority)
Im not able to accept/decline my loans. Why? Students file in repackaging
status..15/16
Why didnt I get a summer package? Could be grad date issue, aggregate, late
registration issue.
How long will it take to package my spring 16 aid? Update per systems: this is a
manual process and awaiting the creation of a new packaging plan before they
can be updated, estimated update time is next week
When will summer IP students be awarded? (Moscow program, no summer
award)

4/03/15

I am a care student and I did not get the First Generation Matching Grant and
was told by CARE to contact OFA?

Why didnt I receive a Stafford loan offer?

Notes: Student exp. Grad date is Summer 2015, Pell rewarded Fall Only, All
other grants full amounts Fall/Spring, Perkins awarded Fall only, student not awarded
up to COA, and not at aggregate limit.

Why didnt I receive a Work Study award with a zero EFC and early FAFSA
application? I received the award last year.
When will Financial Aid be available to see for Fall/Summer?

A What are the standards for receiving aid in the summer? [Requirements,
last year there was information letting them know they would be
automatically awarded.]
B When will summer awards post?

If I drop a class, how will that affect Bright Futures?


A

I am dropping a class and want to know how it will affect my Bright


Futures?

What financial aid is available for the summer?

7/31/14

Why cant I decline my loans?


Why cant I view my aid on my student portal?
Why is my exit interview not available?
I could an e-mail notification, but the only thing on my to-do list is to complete
MPN and LECF.
Do I need my advisor to sign the SAP appeal form?

7/24/15

Can I get my summer loan fund?


a

(MPN and/or LECF is missing or they did it, but we have not processed
it to allow disbursement)

(MPN pending on COD for summer and 14/15, example: 200124533


pending since 6/30/14)

I need an award for 14/15.


c

(Student is in an applied status with admissions)

(Expected graduation date is preventing awarding)

I do meet SAP, why do I have a hold? (CRM cases have been reported and
will have more examples)
e

(Example: undergrad, sophomore, 38 attempted hrs/26 completed in


our system, however student only attempted 32 hrs/completed 26
which change the percentage and student should not have been on
hold.)

(Example: SPA13 are all transfer students, They dont think they
should be on hold)

(Example: graduate student, questioning sap)

(Example: 100265600 special students 24hrs earn/170 attempted


students undergrad work is being counted in calculation, but
undergrad work not counted in attempted hours)

(Dual degrees being calculated)

(A/p high school work being counted in calculations)

EXIT Interview, I cannot complete it when I log into the system.


Recommendation: Update notification to students with correct/direct link
to ECIS to complete process. Current instructions take them to secure
apps to complete, but only lets them in once. Loans department is aware
that this is an issue.
k Students say they have not received any notification to complete this
process, but know they are about to graduate and it should be done, so
they call us. CRM cases created

Why am I on Account Receivable?


l

(Students on a/r due to isir push/load and students summer loans


were placed on a/r automatically, but the a/r charge is not valid and
loan staff is reviewing the aggregate and re-awarding the summer
loans.)

LECF and MPN was already done but not in our system.

I used the Data Retrieval Tool, why are you still asking for taxes? Will this
impact me for fall, you gave us a deadline and I want to make sure my fall aid
is not delayed. (isir completeness has not run yet, these issues will be
resolve with that job run)

I did my Loan entrance counseling, but have not received funds, when can I
expect payment? (Travis reported case to loans today. LECF completed in our
system, but no LECF on COD)

Why didnt I get a FSAG, I have always received this grant? (We have seen an
increased number of students requesting FSAG, we have not keep the empl
i.d., we told students funds were depleted, however, we are reporting this in
case there is a cause for concern)

I submitted a hardship letter requesting additional funds, when will these be


reviewed? (Hardship letters have been submitted to Coressa and/or Etheria
for review)

I called and asked to be placed on the work-study wait list, when will I know if
I receive work-study?

I submitted a Special Circumstance, when I will be notified of the awards?


(Advised of time frame for review and that verification specialist will contact
the student upon completion of review. Staff says that some SPECS were
approved, but student/ parent had not received a notification of the approval
or impact to file.)

When will I hear about the outcome of my SAP appeal and how will I be
notified? Will I be notified before fall starts?

I submitted a loan request form but have not heard if it was processed. (No
notification to students currently scheduled to inform of award revisions)

I have bright futures but it is not showing up at FSU, why? (Students without
isir and with isirs are calling because we dont have the bright futures
awarded for 14/15. No examples because reps know systems will pull in this
info, advised student to keep check file)

I earned all my hours for 13/14 why did I lose bright futures due to hours and
cannot restore?

I repaid FSU for my bright futures when I dropped my classes in fall or spring,
why have I lost my scholarship?

When will OFA foundation scholarships be awarded? I was told to check back
in JULY.

7/23/15

Where can I find my tax transcripts?


How come Im on SAP, if my GPA is good?
What type of supporting documents do I need to provide?
What are medical documents?
Can I get a DDL for Fall?

7/17/14

Why has my financial aid not been disbursed (transient student)?


Do I have to complete the MPN & LECF? Why am I being selected for verification?
Where can I find my tax transcripts?

7/14/14

I got an e-mail saying I require verification documents but the only thing on
my To Do List is the LECF/MPN and I am not taking out loans

I completed the IRS data retrieval but the To Do List is still requesting the
PTAX/STAX. How long before its updated if they completed it 1 to 2 weeks
ago?

I applied for PLUS loan in June but no award is listed on the awards portal (3
students)

I had the FSUG but now its gone (both students that called had an EFC higher
than the COA; they were awarded the FSUG in April and BF posted in June)

5/21/14

When will the 2014-2015 FA Forms be available?


Why havent my loans disbursed?
Why havent my PLUS loans disbursed?
Why didnt I get a Grant for summer?

5/20/14

Why didnt I get a Grant for summer?

Why havent my Stafford, Private, PLUS loans disbursed?

Where is my Pell?

When will the Special Circumstance Documents for 2014/2015 be available?

5/19/14

Why havent my Stafford, Private, PLUS loans disbursed?


I received loans I do not want; how do I return them?
Why dont I see an award package for Fall 2014/ Spring 2015 yet?
Why isnt Bright Futures showing?
Can I receive FA If I am enrolled in less than 6 hours?

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