Terms and Conditions of Your Financial Aid Award

Dear NSU Student: Welcome to the new academic year, and congratulations on your enclosed financial aid award. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) within Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) looks forward to being your partner in your educational journey at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and to assisting you in meeting your financial aid needs. The cost of attendance and financial aid award figures shown in your award notice are subject to change, as they are based on the information available to our office at this time. It is not too late for additional scholarships to be added to your award, and we encourage you to continually look for scholarship opportunities from internal and external sources. Our scholarship website at www.nova.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html is an excellent resource to help you identify additional scholarships. If there is a change in your eligibility or award, you will receive a revised award notice sent to your NSU email (SharkLink). First-year students (new undergraduates) will receive revised award notices via the United States Postal Service as well for the duration of their first year at NSU. If you receive any additional outside assistance, you must notify our office. Please note that with the exception of grants and scholarships, your financial aid will not automatically be credited (disbursed) to your NSU student account. You must complete additional steps, including, but not limited to, • accepting, reducing, or declining all or a portion of your financial aid award • completing a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) and entrance counseling • closely monitoring your financial aid account for additional requirements in SharkLink/ WebSTAR, NSU’s online portal ESS staff members look forward to assisting you with any questions you may have concerning your award. You may contact us seven days a week at (954) 262-3380 or 800-806-3680. We are pleased to have you as a student, andwe wish you great success in your academic endeavors. Sincerely, Enrollment and Student Services Office of Student Financial Assistance 3301 College Avenue • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 (954) 262-3380 • 800-806-3680 • Fax (954) 262-3966