Address to Mail a Scholarship Check

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Private donor scholarship checks may be dropped in the UF Bursar’s Drop Box in Criser Hall by the student (be sure to endorse if a joint check) or mailed to:

University of Florida 
Office for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
Attn: Disbursements
P. O. Box 114025
Gainesville, FL 32611-4025

For FedEx or overnight delivery address, omit the PO Box number and add our physical address of S-213 Criser Hall, 1478 Union Road. 

Please enclose a letter that includes the following donor information and instructions: 

  1. Donor name, address, tax ID number, contact phone number and an e-mail address (if available) in case a refund to donor is required in the event the student withdraws before receiving the funds or does not enroll. 
  2. Term in which the funds are to be disbursed (Fall, Spring, Summer; split evenly between Fall/Spring). If your check is received without a term differentiation, our processing default will split the scholarship award evenly between the Fall & Spring semesters. 

Follow these instructions:

  • If the check is made out to the University of Florida: drop in the UF Bursar’s Drop Box in Criser Hall or mail to SFA at the address above.
  • If the check is made co-payable to you and the University of Florida: endorse the check and drop in the UF Bursar’s Drop Box in Criser Hall or mail to SFA at the address above.
  • If the check is made payable to you only but mailed directly to UF without endorsement: the Disbursement area in UF Student Financial Aid and Scholarships will contact you to make arrangements to endorse the check.

NOTES:

A scholarship check made payable to the University of Florida (UF) is placed on deposit with the University Bursar’s (UB) accounting office. Any fees owed to UF will be deducted and excess funds made available to the student via direct deposit or a check mailed to their local address, within 5 to 10 days after drop/add or receipt of the check.

 

Financial Wellness Week

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Financial wellness is the ability to have a healthy financial life. 

Financial wellness allows you to:

  • have control over day-to-day and month-to-month finances;
  • have the capacity to absorb an emergency or financial crisis;
  • are on track to meet your financial goals; and
  • have the financial freedom to make the choices that allow you to enjoy life.

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Financial Wellness Week
Information and Events

January 25 – 29, 2021  •  #GatorsChompChange
https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/pub/other/FinWellness/2020FinancialWellnessWeekInfo.pdfWellness Week  Poster

Money IconFinancial Wellness Presentations

Financially Fit 
View Financial Fit on YouTube
Learn about financial wellness, money management, financial protection, and preparing for the future.

Bougie on a Budget 
View Bougie on a Budget on YouTube
Learn about finding ways to enjoy the good life while budgeting your student finances.

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Watch UF’s Field and Fork Campus Food Program cooking demonstration when available, find cooking tips, recipes, resources and more at http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/budget-cookingCooking on a Budget.

Resources IconFinancial Wellness Tools and Information

https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/budgeting-tips/Budgeting Tips
https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/pub/other/FinWellness/CollegeBudget.xlsxDownload an Excel College Budgeting Sheet

Follow SFA on Social Media @UFSFA for more Financial Wellness Tips:
https://twitter.com/ufsfaTwitter    https://www.facebook.com/UFSFAFacebook     https://www.instagram.com/UFSFAInstagram 

Resources

https://security.ufl.edu/resources/email-safety/identity-theft-and-scams/Protect Your Financial Information and Prevent Fraud

The Alan and Cathy Hitchcock https://fieldandfork.ufl.eduField & Fork Pantry is a free resource for all students, staff, and faculty at the University of Florida.

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsaStudentAid.gov provides extensive information about federal financial aid and loans, including tips for filing the FAFSA, definitions of financial aid terms, and managing your student loan repayment options.

https://studentaid.gov/app/repaymentEstimator.actionFederal Student Aid Loan Repayment Calculator

https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/students/budgetingManaging Your Budget – Learn how to keep track of your income and expenses, save for your goals, and adjust your budget as your life changes.

https://studentaid.gov/app/counselingInstructions.action?counselingType=faFinancial Awareness Counseling – This is a new useful tool brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education, and it is designed to help students with everything from basic financial management to managing student loan debt through the course of a student’s college career and beyond.

The http://www.consumerfinance.gov/Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was established by Congress, and works to promote financial education and enforce consumer financial protection laws.  The CFPB also provides a wealth of information for http://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/college students, including paying for college and repaying student loans.

http://nerdwallet.com/NerdWallet – NerdWallet makes it simple to find the best deals on credit cards, loans, insurance, mortgage rates and more.

http://www.payscale.com/Payscale.com, http://www.salary.com/Salary.com, http://www.indeed.com/Indeed.com, https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htmGlassDoor.com – These sites will help you find pay ranges for potential career choices and evaluate future job offers.

Note: The University of Florida is not responsible for the content on the external websites listed above, nor does UF endorse, warrant or guarantee the products, services or information described or offered at these external websites. 

https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/financial-wellness/More at SFA Financial Wellness

National Checklist Day – Check your “Action Items” at ONE.UF

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October 30 is National Checklist Day.

Log into https://one.uf.edu/https://ONE.UF.edu and check your “Action Items”!

Remember to complete your 2021-22 FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/fafsastudentaid.gov! To receive the best financial aid offer, complete the FAFSA as early as possible.

View more checklists for High School Seniors and Current UF Students at https://www.sfa.ufl.edu/checklistshttps://www.sfa.ufl.edu/checklists.

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FAFSA Extravaganza – Apply for 2021-2022 Financial Aid

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The FAFSA Extravaganza will continue through the month of October.

FAFSA Extravaganza Kick Off
Host: Office of Academic Support and Student Financial Affairs
Dekendrick Murray and Dr. Tina Lamb
October 1
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Get your FAFSA questions answered, receive financial aid help, and learn some 2021-22 FAFSA tips at the 2020 FAFSA Extravaganza Kick-off.

Graduate School Funding Opportunities
Host: Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives – UF Graduate School
Friday, October 9
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Meeting ID: 994 2511 8664
Passcode:  074326

Budgeting & Savings Workshop
Host: Wells Fargo Bank
Monday, October 19
11:45am – 12:35pm
Meeting ID: 924 4759 5959
Passcode: 385736

Getting the Job: Overview of Cover Letter, Resume, and LinkedIn
Host: Career Connections Center
Thursday, October 22
11:45am – 12:35pm
Meeting ID: 998 8520 8499
Passcode: 021411

FAFSA Extravaganza Closing Session
Thursday, October 29th
Host: Office of Academic Support & Student Financial Affairs
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Meeting ID: 977 5569 4559
Passcode: 1w138f

Bougie on a Budget
Thursday, October 29th
Host: Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Meeting ID: 977 5569 4559
Passcode: 1w138f

FAFSA Extravaganza Canvas Course
Complete this short link to join the https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HnS8jrKn7kmQE5FAFSA Extravaganza Canvas Course! Within this course, you will gain access to helpful tips for completing FAFSA, receive one-on-one advising from financial aid advisers, and learn more about paying for your education at UF.

Watch our social media pages for FAFSA tips throughout the month of October!
https://www.facebook.com/UFSFAFacebook     https://twitter.com/ufsfaTwitter     https://www.instagram.com/ufsfa/Instagram

Created by the Office of Academic Support and Student Financial Affairs, the FAFSA Extravaganza serves as a campus-wide event to assist students with FAFSA completion, expand student knowledge through a financial literacy education, connect students with campus resources, and offer students on-site financial aid advising from Student Financial Affairs’ staff.

FAFSA Extravaganza also includes numerous campus partners such as MFOS/First Gen Success, Career Connections Center, Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives, Innovation Academy, Disability Resource Center, and more. This year’s FAFSA Extravaganza will be a month-long celebration. Attend the 2020 FAFSA Extravaganza to find out some basic information as you seek to complete your FAFSA and increase your financial literacy!

We would like to also thank the following UF Partners for their support of the 2020 FAFSA Extravaganza

Office of Academic Support
Dean of Students Office
TRIO Student Support Services Program
TRIO McNair Scholars Program

UF Bookstore Deferred Payment Program

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Students who receive financial aid may be eligible to use the UF Bookstore Deferred Payment Program to obtain books and supplies before financial aid awards are received and classes begin. More information is available from the https://businessservices.ufl.edu/services/uf-bookstore/uf-bookstore-deferred-payment-program/UF Bookstore.

The Bookstore Deferred Payment Program is not additional funding for books. Instead, students can purchase books and supplies at the UF Bookstore before financial aid disburses, but will use financial aid funds that have already been awarded to pay for these charges. Charges from your purchases at the bookstore will be placed on your student account and will be paid when your financial aid disburses. Students will be responsible for any unpaid UF Bookstore charges on their accounts after financial aid has disbursed. 

Please email mailto:deferments@bsd.ufl.edudeferments@bsd.ufl.edu with additional questions about the UF Bookstore Deferred Payment Program.

Information on the Bookstore Deferred Payment Program is available at https://businessservices.ufl.edu/services/uf-bookstore/uf-bookstore-deferred-payment-programhttps://businessservices.ufl.edu/services/uf-bookstore/uf-bookstore-deferred-payment-program.

 

2020 Fall OneStop Now Open

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The UF Division of Enrollment Management (Registrar, Admissions, and Student Financial Affairs) and the University Bursar will be providing students with online help via Zoom starting Monday, August 17.

Your questions can be answered conveniently with zero physical contact by email, phone or in-person via Zoom at https://www.onestop.ufl.eduhttps://www.onestop.ufl.eduonestop.ufl.edu.

Our team can address your questions regarding:

  • financial aid (grants, scholarships, work-study, loans)
  • tuition, fees
  • admissions requirements
  • records, registration, transcripts

The in-person https://www.onestop.ufl.eduhttps://www.onestop.ufl.eduOneStop team is available by phone or Zoom, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and complements the 24/7 student self-service portal at https://one.uf.edu/ONE.UF.

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