Receiving Aid in '08-'09
Sample Award Letter
Use the links embedded in the letter below to learn about that particular section.
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APRIL 1, 20071
Below is a listing of your 2007-2008 financial aid awards as of the date of this notification. Awards listed under Award Detail as "predicted" are only projections of what you are eligible to receive. Final determination of your eligibility and the award amount is based on information from the state of Florida, a private donor, a college or division within the University of Florida, or the results of the federal financial aid application (FAFSA). If you continue to meet all eligibility criteria associated with each fund, awards will be disbursed each term as indicated below. For additional information please refer to the Award Letter Guide located on UF's ISIS Web site at www.isis.ufl.edu. Under "Financial Aid" select "Awards and Disbursements" under 2007-08.
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Award Letter Description
- This is the date we printed your award letter.
- This is the period that the award letter covers and the amount we estimate that it should cost you to attend school for the period indicated. The "budget" includes tuition/fees, books and supplies, computer costs, housing, food, transportation, laundry and personal expenses.
- This figure is the amount we estimate it should cost you to attend school for the period indicated in item 2. The budget includes fees, books and supplies, computer costs, housing, food, transportation, laundry and personal expenses.
- This is the amount the federal government expects your parents to contribute to help meet the expenses indicated in item 3. This contribution can be cash or nonmonetary support used to help meet your educational expenses. DO NOT MAIL THE AMOUNT LISTED AS PARENTAL CONTRIBUTION TO UF.
- This is the amount the federal government expects you and (if applicable) your spouse to contribute to help meet the expenses indicated in item 3 (e.g., from part-time employment, spouse employment, Social Security benefits, savings and other assets, and contributions from relatives other than parents). DO NOT MAIL THE AMOUNT LISTED AS STUDENT CONTRIBUTION TO UF.
- This is the amount of need remaining after subtracting parents’ and student’s contributions from the cost of attendance (item 3 minus items 4 and 5). This is the maximum amount of need-based aid you may receive.
- This section lists the type and amount of aid offered to you by UF, as well as awards from other sources, if any. The distribution from aid programs is listed by semester. Please note that alll financial aid awards are subject to adjustment.
- Predicted awards are only projections of what you are eligible to receive. They are NOT official award commitments. You must continue to meet all program eligibility requirements to receive a disbursement from any projected award. See “Understanding Your Award Letter” above.
- This figure is the total amount of aid offered by UF and other sources for the 2008-09 award year based on the information in your financial aid file on the date listed in item 1. Please note that all financial aid awards are subject to adjustment.
Overmet Need
If the total amount of your aid exceeds your gross financial need (see item 6 on the Sample Award Letter) as a result of your receiving additional outside aid such as a scholarship or fellowship not listed on your award letter or due to a change in your expected family contribution, your need is considered overmet. Certain federal programs require us to adjust awards to eliminate overmet need; others, such as Federal Pell Grant and private scholarships do not require this. If you receive funds that cause your need to be overmet, you may be required to repay the overmet amount. We will notify you if this occurs.
CONFIDENTIALITY: UF ensures the confdentiality of student records in accordance with State University System rules, state statutes, and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, known as the Buckley Amendment. Your family financial information and the type and amount of your aid are held in confidence. Information is only released with your written consent.
The University of Florida is committed to equal treatment of students without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status.