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Financial Aid

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The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships helps students with grants, scholarships and loans available to help them complete their UWF degree program.


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Start with the FAFSA

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step toward comprehensive financial aid consideration. All eligible students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA each year they attend UWF, regardless of any anticipated Florida Bright Futures, prepaid plan, military benefits or other tuition coverage.

Completing the FAFSA and verification steps, if needed, allows students to be considered for: 

  • Financial aid for educational expenses including and beyond tuition, such as supplies and transportation.
  • Tuition coverage through our Argo 30 Guarantee (Florida resident classification).
  • Scholarships that may require the FAFSA.

UWF's FAFSA code: 003955.

Complete the FAFSA

The FAFSA form you will need to complete will depend on the term(s) you attend UWF. For the strongest aid consideration, complete the FAFSA and any verification steps by your term priority date.

Which FAFSA do I complete?
Attending Term FAFSA Aid Year FAFSA Status
Fall 2024 2024-2025 Open
Spring 2025 2024-2025 Open
Summer 2025 2024-2025 Open
Fall 2025 2025-2026 Set to fully open December 2024

Did you Know?

  • Nearly 65% of UWF students utilize financial aid.
  • UWF awarded $102M+ in grants, scholarships and loans (2022-2023).

Document Dropbox

Argo Central has a drop box conveniently located at the front entrance to J.B. Hopkins Hall (Building 18). Please feel free to place your Admissions, Financial Aid and Registrar documents in this box. Do not leave cash or check. If you need to drop off a payment, you will do so at the Cashier's Office, Building 20E.