Approximately 3 weeks after school starts your aid will be applied to your tuition. Any remaining funds will be mailed by the Controller's Office to your local address on file at the Registrar's Office. Contact your lender to be sure all paperwork is in order. Your loan will be on hold until funds are ready to be disbursed, about 3 weeks after school starts. Yes, however, you must complete a one page FAU Summer Financial Aid application that we distribute beginning February 1st of each year.
Some funds are limited and awarded based on when the application is submitted.
If you do not, you may be placed on probation or denied future assistance. You may appeal if denied. Due to the Privacy Act, only general information can be given over the phone. My award is based on last year's income. You will be asked to submit written documentation of the change.