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These short videos will assist in understanding the financial aid process at UCF and give an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn helpful tips and tricks to file your FAFSA faster and more accurately.

General Financial Assistance Help Videos

Types of Federal Student Aid

Information on different types of federal aid available, including loans, grants, and work-study jobs.

Myths About Financial Aid

Address common myths about financial aid: having too much income, not having good enough grades, or needing to file taxes before completing the FAFSA.

Responsible Borrowing

Learn about responsible borrowing, loan repayment, and carefully weighing the costs of college and potential income after graduation.

FAFSA Help Videos

FAFSA Overview

Provides an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the application process.

FAFSA: Determining Dependency Status

Walk through the criteria for determining whether a FAFSA applicant is an independent or dependent student.

How to Create an FSA ID

Before you fill out your FAFSA watch this video to learn how to create an FSA ID―a username and password― that replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN.

How to Fill Out the FAFSA

The first step in applying for federal student aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).

After the FAFSA: What Happens Next?

Learn what happens after you complete the FAFSA, including information about the Student Aid Report, EFC, the role of schools, award letters, and receiving aid.

Webinar Videos

2022-2023 FAFSA Overview

Question and answer session hosted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance on 10-19-2021

Scholarship Renewal

Bright Futures, Pegasus, FSAG and other scholarships.
Question and answer session hosted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance on 03-18-2021

2022-23 FAFSA Overview (For Spanish Speakers)

Question and answer session hosted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance on 10-26-2021

DREAM.US Informational

Question and answer session hosted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance on 10-19-2020

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Question and answer session hosted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance on 07-22-2021

Verification & Dynamic Forms

Question and answer session hosted by the Office of Student Financial Assistance on 07-13-2021

UCF Office of Student Financial Assistance Help Videos

What resources are offered through Student Financial Assistance

Most Student Financial Assistance resources are available at www.finaid.ucf.edu.

What do I need to do for Student Financial Assistance?

The To-Do List contains items that you may need to complete for the Office of Student Financial Assistance or other offices at UCF.

Deferments

What are deferments and how do deferments work to extent the payment due date?

Florida Bright Futures & Pre-Paid Tuition

Florida Prepaid is handled through the Student Account Services Office. Bright Futures is handled through the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Scholarship Checks

Prior to submitting checks, please complete the Report Scholarship Form and endorse if the check is made out in the student’s name.

Transient Enrollment

Learn how transient students can receive financial aid and how deferments work.

Parent PLUS Loan

The Federal Parent PLUS Loan is a credit based federal loan for parents of eligible dependent students.

Graduate PLUS Loan

The Federal Grad PLUS Loan is a credit based federal loan for graduate students.

Optional/Alternative Loans

Learn about credit based private loans for undergraduate and graduate students.

What type of financial aid is being offered to me?

Learn about the initial financial aid package, including awards types, amounts and eligibility.

The Clutter Folder & Microsoft Outlook (Office 365)

Important emails from UCF may be found in your Clutter folder, please check your Clutter folder regularly or disable it.

Do I qualify for financial aid?

Tips on how the begin the Financial Aid process at the University of Central Florida.

Understanding Your To-Do List

Your To-Do List should be checked routinely in the event additional documents are requested.

What do I need to do for Student Financial Assistance?

Learn about the to-do-list, how to avoid delays, myUCF portal, and submission deadlines.

Disbursement of Financial Aid

Learn when disbursement of financial aid funds begin and contingencies.

Attending Classes & Completing Academic Activity

Students receiving federal aid are required to be academically engaged in courses enrolled.

Purchasing Books

Learn about eligibility for funds for books through a short term advance or opt-in program.

When will I get my Refund?

Learn about the disbursement process, when it occurs, and when to expect a refund.

How To Accept, Decline or Reduce Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Only Federal Loan or Federal Work Study offered awards can be accepted, reduced and/or declined on your myUCF account. Grants and scholarships require no acceptance.

4 Things to Know Before the First Day of Class

From the to-do list and financial aid status, to textbooks and disbursements and refunds, this video helps students before first day of classes.

I submitted my FAFSA, what are the next steps?

Find out what to do after submitting the FAFSA.

What is the difference between Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans?

Learn the differences between the types of federal direct loans and what it means regarding interest.

How do student loans impact my financial aid package?

Find out if accepting federal loans affect other types of financial aid awards.