Financial Aid and Academic Records
The offices of Financial Aid and Academic Records are committed to assuring quality service to students. Come and see us at the One-Stop Shop, email, call, or check out our online service directory for answers to your questions. We are here to help!
One-Stop Shop
The One-Stop Shop is the central point of contact for Financial Aid and Academic Records services for walk-in prospective, new, and continuing students. Staff members are cross-trained to answer inquiries about financial aid, registrar, and bursar functions. Students can also obtain their SharkCard and parking permit at the One-Stop Shop.
Horvitz Administration Building3300 S. University DriveFort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday Student health insurance representatives are available |
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DID YOU KNOW?
Once you begin taking classes as a college student, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of your education record and prohibits our One-Stop Shop staff members from discussing your financial aid, student account, or academic information with anyone but you. If you wish for your parent, guardian, or another person to speak with us on your behalf, complete the Release of Information (ROI) Consent to authorize us to speak with others about your protected information.
The One-Stop Shop is closed on holidays observed by the university,
One-Stop Shop Services
Financial Aid
NSU Financial Aid Process
I have been awarded - now what?
Scholarships
Verification
Disbursements
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Return of Title IV Aid
I dropped classes and have to return financial aid
Registrar
Academic Calendars
Registration
Transcripts
How to request an NSU transcript
Enrollment & Degree Verification
Requesting Changes to your Student Record
Address, name, gender, SSN, date of birth, etc
Service Directory
| Service/Task | Action item |
More information/Instructions |
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Accept, modify, decline my financial aid award |
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Apply for federal aid
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to be completed annually |
Financial aid process |
Apply for institutional scholarships |
to be completed annually |
Scholarship website |
Apply for federal PLUS loans |
Grad PLUS: studentaid.gov Parent PLUS |
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Apply for Florida state aid (undergraduates only) |
to be completed only once |
Information |
Apply for summer aid (undergraduates only) |
Request for Summer Financial Aid to be completed annually |
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Apply for emergency aid |
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Apply for bookstore advance (BAPP) |
NSU BAPP Form | Information |
Apply for student employment |
Instructions | |
Cancel, add, or reinstate a student employment award |
Instructions | |
Apply for veterans education benefits |
NSU Process | |
View my financial aid status |
SharkLink | |
View my Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status |
Click on the "Finances" tab and select "View Satisfactory Academic Progress." |
Information |
Complete Master Promissory Note (MPN) |
studentaid.gov |
(Section D. - Federal Loans) |
Complete entrance counseling |
studentaid.gov |
(Section D. - Federal Loans) |
Complete exit counseling |
studentaid.gov | |
Complete TEACH Agreement to Serve |
studentaid.gov | |
Complete TEACH exit interview |
studentaid.gov | |
View loan balance |
studentaid.gov | |
Request a Federal Direct Loan (with FAFSA on file) |
Federal Direct Loan Request Form (NSU) | |
Reduce or cancel a loan |
Loan Reduction/Cancellation Form (NSU) | Information |
Complete verification |
Information | |
Request a review of my financial aid eligibility (Professional Judgment) |
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Information |
Appeal cancellation of financial aid (SAP Appeal) |
(Special Circumstances section) |
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Loan deferments & enrollment verification |
Select the "Academics" tab, navigate to the "Useful Links" section, and click "View Loan Deferments & Enrollment Verification." |
Information |
Temporary attendance at another institution |
Instructions | |
Returning financial aid due to withdrawn or dropped classes (R2T4) |
Information |
| Service/Task | Action item |
More information/Instructions |
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Register for classes |
"Academics" tab > "Registration - Add/Drop/SEA"
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Instructions |
Complete the Student Enrollment Agreement (SEA) |
"Academics" tab > "Registration - Add/Drop/SEA" |
Information |
Drop/withdraw from a class |
During registration period Click "Academics" tab and "Registration - Add/Drop/SEA" For requests that cannot be completed in SharkLink |
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Determine what classes to register for |
Degree Works Click "Academics" and "View Degree Works" |
Degree Works Information and Resources Degree Works evaluations are not official and are not meant to substitute meeting with your advisor. |
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Request a transcript |
For attendance in 1999 and prior, submit a DocuSign Transcript Request Form |
Instructions |
Mailing transcripts for admissions |
Instructions | |
View course offerings & descriptions |
"Academics" tab > "Registration- Add/Drop/SEA"> Browse Classes | |
Check registration status (holds) |
"Academics" tab > "Registration- Add/Drop/SEA"> Prepare for Registration | |
College catalogs |
Listing of NSU College Catalogs | |
Loan deferments & enrollment verification |
Select the "Academics" tab, navigate to the "Useful Links" section, and click "View Loan Deferments & Enrollment Verification." |
Information |
Release of Information (ROI) Consent |
Access in Self Service Banner | Instructions |
Temporary attendance at another institution |
Consortium Agreement Form | Instructions |
Update mailing address |
Once logged in, click on "View my profile." |
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Update other information on student record (name, SSN, date of birth, gender) |
Submit a Data Change Form |
Instructions |
| Bursar/student Accounts | Action Item | More information/Instructions |
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When is payment due? |
at the time of registration and overdue 30 days after the start of the semester |
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Why do I have a late fee? |
A $100 late fee is placed 30 days after the start of the semester |
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How much is tuition? |
Cost of Attendance information is published on your program's website. |
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What's my balance? |
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When will my financial aid pay? |
Loans disburse 7 days before the first day of the semester. Grants/scholarships disburse after the registration or drop/add period has ended. |
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What's my bill? |
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How can I pay? |
Payment options | |
International payments |
Flywire | Instructions |
Using Florida PrePaid |
Unrestricted plan |
Instructions |
Corporate partnership, sponsor, and employer reimbursement billing |
Instructions | |
Enroll in a payment plan |
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Set up direct deposit for refunds |
SharkLink | Instructions |
Set up direct deposit for payroll (student employment) |
Instructions | |
Financial aid refunds |
Information | |
Tuition refunds |
Refund policies are published in the college catalogs | Information |
Cancel a financial aid refund/stop payment |
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Return a financial aid refund |
Instructions | |
Resolve a hold |
View holds and submit payment in SharkLink | Information |
Authorize information access (ROI Form) |
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Instructions for setting up an authorized user in NSU eBill
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Access your 1098-T |
SharkLink | Information |
Opt-in to bursar text alerts |
NSU eBill | Instructions |
| Service/Task | Action Item | More information/Instructions |
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Apply for veterans education benefits |
NSU Process | |
Complete Enrollment Certification Request |
Click on the "Finances" tab and navigate to the "Resources for Veteran Students" |
VA News and Announcements |
Yellow Ribbon Scholarship |
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NSU Veterans Education Benefits Resources |
VA Certifying Official |
Wish to talk to someone by telephone? Our University Contact Center is available to answer financial aid, bursar, and registrar questions during the hours listed below:
University Contact Center
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
| Type of Inquiry | Telephone number |
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| Bursar |
(954) 262-5200 or 800-541-6682, ext. 25200 |
| Financial aid |
(954) 262-3380 or |
| Registrar |
(954) 262-7200 or 800-541-6682, ext. 27200 |
Email Inquiries
| Type of Inquiry | |
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| Bursar | bursar@nova.edu |
| Financial aid | finaid@nova.edu |
Registrar
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| SharkCard Services | |
| Student Employment | |
| Student Health Insurance | |
| Transfer Evaluation Services | |
| Veterans Education Benefits | vabenefits@nova.edu |
Document Submission
| Submit financial aid documents and forms via email or fax. |
Fax: (954) 262-3966 |