The application period for the 2011–2012 academic year began January 1, 2011. The 2011–2012 application covers Fall 2011, Spring 2012, and Summer 2012 semesters.

1. Apply for a federal pin number (student and parent). This pin number will serve as your electronic signature on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also know as the FAFSA.
   
   The pin website is www.pin.ed.gov. Pin numbers are issued in "real time" which means you can elect to receive your pin number immediately on the computer screen or via email. Otherwise, it will be mailed to you through regular mail in 7-10 days.
    
2. Complete the FAFSA on the web at www.fafsa.gov. If you sign the FAFSA using your pin, and provide your email address, the results will be available in 1-3 days electronically. If the results are sent through regular mail, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in 2-3 weeks. UWF’s school code is 003955.
   
   NOTE: Even if you complete the pre-filled (renewal) FAFSA, a signature/pin is required for you (and parent, if applicable). Failure to electronically sign, or to print and mail the signature page, will result in a rejected SAR.
    
   

***Please ensure that forms are completed timely and accurately. It is also important to understand that you must complete the FAFSA every year.

NOTE: If for some reason you are unable to complete the FAFSA electronically, you may obtain a paper FAFSA by contacting the federal student aid processing center at (800) 433-3243.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this web site is accurate. However, due to frequent changes in Federal and State regulations, and revisions to the University of West Florida operating policies, the information is subject to change without notice.