Applying For Aid
Complete The FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows you to be automatically considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs based on your dependency status and Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
| FAFSA Needed: | Semesters Attending USF: | FAFSA Available Beginning: | Use Federal Tax Data From: | Priority Application Date: | FAFSA Filing Deadline: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2021-2022 |
Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022 |
October 1, 2020 | 2019
|
January 1, 2021 |
June 30, 2022 |
|
2020-2021 |
Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021 |
October 1, 2019 |
2018 |
January 1, 2020 |
June 30, 2021 |
Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to transfer your federal tax data directly to your FAFSA. If you are completing the 2020-2021 FAFSA, use the DRT to transfer your (& parents) 2018 tax data to your FAFSA. If you are completing the 2021-2022 FAFSA, use the DRT to transfer your (& parents) 2019 tax data to your FAFSA.
Be sure our federal school code 001537 is on your FAFSA when you apply each year. Use your FSA ID to sign your FAFSA electronically. If you are a dependent student, one of your parents must have their own FSA ID to sign your FAFSA.
NOTE: If you are attending USF in the summer of 2021, you must complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA in addition to the 2021-2022 FAFSA.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE:
Meeting the priority date allows you the best opportunity to be considered for the
most aid types possible.
Watch this video on "Completing the FAFSA" by clicking here.
FAFSA Scams
The FAFSA is free - there is no charge to apply for financial aid. Beware of sites
advertising services to help you apply for financial aid for a fee. If you use one
of these services, you will be providing personal information to a non-government
agency.
Avoid Frauds & Scams
Check out these tips from the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Education to protect yourself and your personal information.
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
A student with a drug conviction may be ineligible for federal student aid (grants,
loans, work-study). If you are convicted of a state or federal offense of selling
or possessing illegal drugs that occurred while you were receiving federal student
aid you should still complete and submit the FAFSA. Eligibility may be regained after
documentation of successful completion of a rehabilitation program.
Not from Florida? Click here to check state specific grants and programs.