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.
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.
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.
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.