About NSU Financial Aid

Welcome to NSU's Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)! 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. Please take a moment to explore our site!

Announcements

2019-2020 FAFSA Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2019-2020 academic year is available beginning October 1 at fafsa.gov. The U.S. Department of Education redesigned the FAFSA website to make it mobile-friendly and also introduced a new smartphone application called myStudentAid that allows you to complete the FAFSA on your phone.

File Early to Avoid Delays!

Use NSU's Federal Code 001509 to ensure NSU receives your FAFSA information.
Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, when possible, to import your 2017 tax information directly from the IRS.
Read definitions carefully. Don't rush through questions.
Don't forget to sign your FAFSA with your FSA ID. If you are a dependent student, your parent or guardian also needs to sign your FAFSA with an FSA ID. If you are a first-time filer, create your FSA ID as soon as possible. It can take up to three days in some cases before you can use it. Your FSA ID serves as your electronic signature.
Monitor your NSU email for updates.

For more information on filing the FAFSA, visit Federal Student Aid.

Fall/Winter 2018 Dollar$ and $ense Newsletter

The Fall/Winter 2018 edition of the Dollar$ and $ense Newsletter is now available! Find important information on:

Renewal requirements for Florida Bright Futures scholarships
Changes to NSU's reporting for education tax credits (1098-T)
Degree Works audit (Online Degree Evaluation System)
8 easy steps to financial aid success
Bursar Basics: Understanding your NSU student account
Student loan interest rates and fees
Keeping track of your loan balance
and more...

2018 Florida Legislative Session Increases Financial Aid Funding

The 2018 Florida Legislative Session brings good news for NSU undergraduate students who are Florida residents:

Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG): Increased and Renamed

The Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) has been renamed to Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant. In addition, 2018-2019 award amounts increased from $3,300 to $3,500. Eligible students will be awarded $1,750 for the fall and $1,750 for the winter semester.

Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship Increased

The Medallion Scholars award has increased from $77 to $160 per credit and will also be available for enrollment in the summer beginning with the 2019 summer semester.