Financial Aid FAQ
Why didn’t my financial aid release?
If your financial aid did not release to pay towards your tuition and fees, it could
be for various reasons. One possible reason is you are not in enough enrolled hours
to receive the aid awarded. Another possible reason is that you have a hold that is
preventing disbursement. It is best to contact our office so we may review your account
to determine what prevented your financial aid from disbursing.
Why does the amount of financial aid posted to my account differs from the amount
on my Financial Aid Award Letter?
The financial aid awards are based on full-time status. If you enroll in less than
full-time status, your financial aid award is reduced and the adjusted amount is based
on the hours you are enrolled at the time of disbursement.
What is my status? I submitted all my documents for financial aid but I have not heard
back from financial aid.
You must give the financial aid office time to review your documents. If the documents
submitted are for verification, normal processing time can be 3 to 4 weeks and during
peak time it may be longer. Monitor your status through myUHD or your Gatormail account
for updates.
How can I apply my financial aid to pay my balance?
Your financial aid will automatically disburse to pay towards your tuition and fees
as long as you have met all requirements for awarding and registered for classes.
If I do the installment plan or the emergency deferment, will my financial aid automatically
apply to pay it off?
Yes, if you are awarded financial aid it will automatically apply towards the balance.
If there is a remaining balance after your financial aid applies, it will be your
responsibility to pay that balance. If you have a remaining credit after your balance
is paid, a refund will be generated and issued to you.