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Aid Notification and Review

When and how to review your financial aid package.

Financial Aid Package Notification Time Frames

Visit FAFSA Changes to learn more about the FAFSA Simplification Act and related updates.

When to expect your financial aid package for the upcoming academic year (example: 2026-2027):

  • Incoming freshmen: Early March before the aid year begins.
  • New transfer students: Early March before the aid year begins
  • All other students: Shortly after the spring semester ends for the current aid year (example: Spring 2026)

After the timeframes above, students should expect to receive their Financial Aid Package within one to two weeks after completing all required steps.

If summer is your first semester or you plan to take summer classes, please review Summer Financial Aid for important details and expectations.

 Video Transcript

Review Your Financial Aid Package

  1. Search and select Financial Aid in your MyUWF.
  2. Use the Aid Year drop-down menu to select the applicable aid year (e.g., 2025-2026).
  3. Select the Offer tab to review your financial aid package.
    1. If any aid is in an offered status (i.e., direct loans* or work study), use the Take Action drop-down to accept all, decline all, or modify the offer (cannot modify work study), and select Submit.
    2. If all aid is automatically accepted (i.e., scholarships and grants), select Confirm.
  4. Read the terms and conditions carefully before acknowledging and accepting.

*For students who must borrow, UWF encourages you to borrow the least amount to meet your needs.

Reminder: If you are a first-time loan borrower at UWF, please review your outstanding requirements to ensure you have completed Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note. You will locate any pending requirements in the Home section of your financial aid app. Pending items WILL prevent our office from releasing any of your financial aid.

Other Options and Important Information

  • Financial Aid Offers are estimated assuming full-time enrollment.
  • MyUWF: MyUWF features information and services you need to be an active member of the UWF community.
  • Financial Aid App: An application in your MyUWF that stores an array of important information you can reference throughout the Academic Year. Search and select Financial Aid, and save as a favorite. Note: Important messages are visible for most financial aid funds that will detail enrollment or degree level requirements, if the funds will prorate based on enrollment, interest accrual information, etc. View our brief financial aid app tutorial here.
  • Offer Conditions: Take the time to fully review and understand the conditions that apply to financial aid offers. You are strongly encouraged to accept your terms and conditions via your financial aid app; however, it is not required for disbursement. Terms and conditions are still applicable regardless if accepted.
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): It is your responsibility to know UWF's SAP Policy. To maintain financial aid eligibility, you must meet minimum GPA, completion ratio, and maximum time limit requirements. While UWF will send important updates when needed, you can always check your SAP status in MyUWF through the Financial Aid or Satisfactory Academic Progress apps.
  • Transact - Pay Your Bills: Transact is an app in MyUWF that allows students and parents to see the account balance, fee payment, account activity, receipt history, payment plans and tax forms.
  • Transact Parent Portal: The best way to access balance information about your student's account is to create a Parent Portal on Transact.
  • Payment Plan: The Student Accounts & Cashier's Office provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition, housing and meal plans at the beginning of each term. UWF offers a payment plan with up to five installments for the fall and spring semesters.
  • Residency Information: Please ensure your residency is complete to view the most accurate tuition assessment.
  • Estimated Direct Cost Calculator: This calculator will help you calculate your estimated direct costs. Your costs may change based on how many credit hours you take, your meal plan selection and whether you live on campus.
  • Indirect Costs: These are estimated costs associated with your expected enrollment that are not directly billed by UWF. Costs can include books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses.
  • Scholarship Portal: To access the Scholarship Portal via your MyUWF, you must accept your Admissions offer.
  • Textbook Deferment: Prior to the start of the semester, qualifying students may elect to purchase textbooks at the UWF Bookstore with excess financial aid. Please review for full details.
  • Additional Loan Options: You may also have other loan options, including a Parent PLUS or private student loan. A Parent PLUS Loan allows a parent to borrow on behalf of their dependent undergraduate student, and parents can apply at StudentAid.gov. Private loans come from lenders such as banks or credit unions. For more information on both options, visit Types of Aid.
  • Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC): UWF is recognized as a Gold-level university in the large public school category by Military Friendly® Schools, and is dedicated to supporting our military and veteran students. The UWF MVRC serves as the leading campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students, working to ensure the needs of these individuals are met through coordination with multiple university offices and services.