Office of Financial Aid

Know This!

You have a responsibility to:

Establish plans to meet your ;
Read all emails sent to your USF e-mail address; this is the primary way OFA will contact you about your financial aid while you are a student at USF;
Stay informed by regularly checking your status in ;
for financial aid early, if you need financial assistance;
Submit all forms required to complete the application process in a timely and accurate manner;
Read, understand, and retain copies of all information and/or forms that are sent to you, or that you must sign;
Notify OFA of all sources of funds you receive that are not already showing on your Financial Aid Award Offer or in ;
Meet the financial aid and/or scholarship terms and conditions to remain eligible for aid;
Satisfactorily perform and work assignments accepted through student employment programs.
Understand the impact of academic decisions on your financial aid.

You have a right to:

Be advised of what financial aid programs are available and how to apply for them and meet required deadlines;
Be advised of consumer information requirements as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
Be advised of requirements in the case of withdrawal, refunds, and repayment of financial aid;
Have all application information treated with the highest professional confidentiality;
Methods and frequency of disbursement of aid
Request a review of your financial aid awards if you believe a mistake has been made, or if your enrollment status or family and/or financial circumstances have changed;
Be advised of how the school determines whether you are making satisfactory progress for financial aid, and what happens if you are not in compliance.
Be considered for financial aid if you enroll in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the home institution.