We believe a college education should provide lifelong benefits — not lifelong debt. From scholarships and grants to student loans, there are many ways to pay for college. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Cost
Last year, 81 percent of undergraduate students at UCF received some form of financial aid, and 57 percent graduated with no educational debt. Nationally, just 34 percent of students graduate debt-free. Kiplinger and Forbes consistently rank a UCF education among the nation’s best values.
Financial Aid
The combination of financial aid plus scholarship funds can have a profound impact on your future success in and after college. Whether you’re interested in learning about scholarships, loans or personal finance, The Office of Student Financial Assistance has all the information you need.
Residency for Tuition Purposes
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions makes initial residency determinations for new incoming undergraduate applicants. For specific information regarding the state of Florida requirements for residency determination for tuition purposes, please refer to the Florida Board of Governors website.
2023-24 Annual
Cost of Attendance*
Florida Residents
| Fee Name | Rate |
| Tuition and Fees | $5,954 |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Housing | $7,370 |
| Food | $4,700 |
| Transportation | $2,126 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,104 |
| Total | $24,254 |
Non-Florida Residents
| Fee Name | Rate |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,980 |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Housing | $7,370 |
| Food | $4,700 |
| Transportation | $2,126 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,104 |
| Total | $39,280 |
*Estimated cost of attendance for undergraduate students, Fall and Spring 2023–2024, based on 28 credit hours.
Merit Scholarships
A2O, a scholarship application system, includes a comprehensive list of UCF scholarships available to students from individual colleges, departments and organizations. Complete a one-time application to be considered for more than 100 different scholarships.
Additional online scholarships can be found through search engines such as Fastweb.
Additionally, UCF offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to incoming FTIC (first-time-in-college) students that are distributed over four years and range from:
- $4,000 to $30,000 for Florida residents
- $30,000 to $42,000 for non-Florida residents
NOTE: The Scholarship Priority Deadline for FTIC students is November 1. FTIC students should submit a complete application for admission, including the application fee or waiver, SPARK Form and official SAT, ACT or CLT test scores by this date for priority scholarship consideration. Scholarship funding is limited. The Scholarship Committee reviews admitted FTIC students until all scholarship funding has been allocated. Scholarship funding for FTIC students is usually exhausted by mid-January for the incoming summer and fall classes.
Here are some awards we have available:
Freshman Pegasus Awards
If you’re applying as a high school student for the summer or fall semester, you will automatically be considered for a UCF Pegasus Scholarship or another admission award. The selection process is competitive, as fewer than 25 percent of our students receive an offer. If we offer you a scholarship, we will contact you by mail and through your application portal.
Please note that our merit scholarship review process is not concurrent with offers of admission.
Freshman Provost Award
One of our most prestigious scholarships, the Provost Award is offered to Florida residents with outstanding academic credentials. High school seniors applying as incoming freshmen for the summer or fall semester will be considered for this award. Awarded to less than 10 percent of the entering freshman class, this award also includes priority consideration for admission to The Burnett Honors College upon completion of the Honors application.
Learn more about Freshman Provost award.Please note that our merit scholarship review process is not concurrent with offers of admission.
National Merit Scholarship Program Awards
UCF is ranked among the top 30 colleges in the nation — 13th among public universities — and second in Florida for its number of enrolled National Merit Scholars. Our top-notch academic programs, competitive scholarship packages and exciting location attract some of the most talented and accomplished students from across the nation.
Students designated as a National Merit Scholar should contact the staff of The Scholars Program via email at scholarsprogram@ucf.edu or call 407-823-6179.
Transfer Scholarship Awards
Students who earn an A.A. degree from a Florida public community or state college and transfer to UCF for the fall semester are eligible to apply for a UCF Transfer Scholarship. To be considered, you must:
- The deadline to apply for a 2023 Transfer Scholarship has passed.
Qualified applicants can receive the UCF Transfer Scholarship only once. Dual enrollment students earning an A.A. degree and a high school diploma at the same time do not qualify for this scholarship, but they will be automatically considered for a UCF freshman scholarship based upon their academic credentials.
The 2024 Transfer Scholarship application will be available in February 2024. For more information on this award, please contact the Scholarship Coordinator at scholarships@ucf.edu.
View other types of financial aid.
All-Florida Academic Team Scholarship (AFAT)
UCF offers an AFAT award depending on a student’s designation as determined by the Florida Department of Education and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) each year.
- For more information on this award, contact the Scholarship Coordinator at scholarships@ucf.edu.
Scholarship Tips
- Get started early. The application cycle for many of these awards begins one year or more in advance of college enrollment.
- Check deadlines and write down when notifications will be made. The Scholarship Priority Deadline for FTIC students is November 1.
- Confirm your residency status. Students with residency status for tuition purposes marked “Pending” will not be considered for merit scholarships.
- Apply for scholarships and awards through the A20 Scholarship Listing.
- Search for scholarships annually. Award availability may vary. Once you receive an award, find out if it’s renewable and follow the renewal guidelines.
- Learn as much as you can about as many awards as possible.
- Follow up. Keep copies of all correspondence.
Out-of-State and Other
Tuition Waivers
There are a number of waivers that the university offers that may apply to you. There are two waivers that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions administers: the Florida Grandparent Waiver and the Florida High School Graduate Out-of-State Tuition Waiver. Refer to the Forms Website to download these waivers and review requirements and instructions.
Please check with the Office of Student Financial Assistance for information on eligibility and requirements for other waivers. Information on other benefits is available through UCF Student Account Services or the UCF Office of Military and Veteran Student Success.
UCF Colleges and Departmental Scholarships
Many colleges and departments offer scholarships specific to an area of specialization to students. Listed below are links to the various colleges on campus with scholarship listings.
| College/Department | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| College of Business | 407-823-2181 |
| College of Arts and Humanities | 407-823-2251 |
| College of Community Innovation and Education | 407-823-3723 |
| The Burnett Honors College | 407-823-2076 |
| College of Engineering and Computer Science | 407-823-2455 |
| UCF Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Scholarships | 407-823-ALUM |
| College of Health Professions and Sciences | 407-823-0171 |
| College of Undergraduate Studies | 407-823-2373 |
| Rosen College of Hospitality Management | 407-903-8175 |
| Multicultural Academic and Support Services | 407-823-2716 |
| College of Sciences | 407-823-1997 |
| Student Accessibility Services | 407-823-2371 |
| College of Nursing | 407-823-2744 |
| Global Perspectives | 407-823-0688 |
| UCF Abroad | 407-823-2300 |
| College of Graduate Studies | 407-823-2766 |
| CREOL, College of Optics and Photonics | 407-823-6800 |