About NSU Financial Aid
Welcome to NSU's Office of Financial Aid! Here you will find everything you need to know about student financial aid, including how to apply, financial aid deadlines, and types of aid available to graduate and undergraduate students, including Florida student financial aid.
Our office administers federal, state, and university financial aid programs such as grants, loans, scholarships, and veterans benefits. We invite you to explore our site!
One Big Beautiful Bill
President Trump signed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025. It includes notable changes to the Federal Student Aid program to take effect beginning July 1, 2026.
For a comprehensive overview of these changes, view the Federal Student Aid Changes chart compiled by the National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators (PDF).
The 2025-26 FAFSA is Here!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in the annual financial aid process. Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible each year for the best financial aid package. The NSU Federal School Code is 001509.
To Complete the FAFSA Have your Documents Ready!
Be prepared so you can complete your form in one session. You might need the following documents as you fill out the form:
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Tax returns*
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Records of child support received
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Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
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Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
*You'll be able to provide consent and approval to have most of your financial information imported directly from the IRS, but you should keep your tax returns handy for additional questions. To preview other information required, check out the Tips to Prepare!
Financial Aid Process Tips to Prepare File the FAFSA
New Dollar$ and $ense Published (4/18/25)
The Spring 2025 Dollar$ and $ense newsletter is now available! In it you will find important deadlines, reminders regarding institutional scholarships, graduation, payment plans, and more.
For questions, email us at dollarsandsense@nova.edu.
Other Announcements
All institutional charges, such as tuition, fees, and housing, if applicable, must be paid in full or satisfied with payment arrangements by the published deadlines.
Undergraduate students who do not have their payment or payment arrangements finalized will have their class registration canceled.
Payment arrangements include any one or more of the following, as applicable:
- awarded financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and Federal Direct Loans (including Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Parent PLUS loans)
- cash, check, credit card, money order, or electronic transfers
- certified alternative/private loans
- Florida Prepaid funds
- Other third-party payments
- Tuition waivers
- Federal and state educational funding programs
- Veterans and GI Bill® benefits
- finalized NSU payment plan
We encourage all NSU Sharks to take action on financial aid requirements promptly and to make arrangements for payment by the deadline.
New Policy & Deadlines Student Accounts & Financial Aid Next Steps
Students who are expecting a refund from their financial aid disbursement may submit an online emergency loan application.
Gold Circle Emergency Loan Application for Non-HPD Students: This application is available to non-Health Professions Division (HPD) students whose financial aid file is complete for the period in which the loan is being requested. The loan limit is $500. To view additional eligibility requirements and to apply access the online application and select the appropriate form from the drop down menu. Gold Circle Emergency applications will be reviewed no earlier than three weeks before the first day of classes for the semester/term the loan is being requested.
HPD Pre-Loan Application: This application is only available to Health Professions Division (HPD) students whose financial aid file is complete for the period in which the loan is being requested. The loan limit is $2,000, and an application fee applies. To view additional eligibility requirements and to apply access the online application and select the appropriate form from the drop down menu. HPD Pre-Loan applications will be reviewed no earlier than five weeks before the first day of classes for the semester/term the loan is being requested.
Contact Us
Horvitz Admin. Bldg
3300 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33328-2004
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(954) 262-3380 | 800-806-3680
Fax: (954) 262-3966