Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships helps students with grants, scholarships and loans available to help them complete their UWF degree program.
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.
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.
| Attending Term | FAFSA Aid Year | FAFSA Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 2025-2026 | Open |
| Spring 2026 | 2025-2026 | Open |
| Summer 2026 | 2025-2026 | Open |
| Fall 2026 | 2026-2027 | Open |
| Spring 2027 | 2026-2027 | Open |
| Summer 2027 | 2026-2027 | Open |
| Fall 2027 | 2027-2028 | Scheduled to open Oct. 1, 2026 |
Did you Know?
- Nearly 65% of UWF students utilize financial aid.
- UWF awarded $125M+ in grants, scholarships and loans (2023-2024).
At UWF, we understand that student loans can be intimidating. That’s why we have partnered with Inceptia, a nonprofit organization, to provide you with free assistance on your student loan obligations to ensure you feel comfortable and can be successful in your loan repayment. Current students who haven’t started repaying their loans yet are welcome to use this free service to ask questions.
If in repayment, Inceptia may be calling to help you with next steps in your repayment journey. Their friendly counselors are there to help you every step of the way. If you become delinquent on your loans, they may contact you to help find a solution that works within your means.
The Inceptia counselors are there to help you with every step by staying in touch with you via phone calls, letters, and/or emails. They will not be collecting money from you. Inceptia’s nonprofit purpose is to help you find answers to your questions and solutions to your issues. We encourage you to visit Inceptia’s Student Knowledge HQ website at HeroKnowl.org.
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.