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when will financial aid be disbursed for fall 2015?

Hi! 

All grants and other aid will begin to disburse September 3rd. Reach out to the Financial Aid department to find out specifics about your personal account information. The department can be contacted at 305-348-7272.

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It's been roughly 2 weeks since I signed up for classes. It's showing how much I owe in the student portal but financial aid has not paid for my classes. Why is that?

Hi,

Please contact Financial Aid Services at 305-348-7272. The department will be able to retrieve your financial aid information and address your concerns.

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When is the last day to sign up for classes for Fall 2015?

Hello,

The last day to sign up for Fall classes is August 31.

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How does the book advance work? Do I have to pay it back if I don't use all of it?

Hello,

Information on how the book advance works can be found here: http://onestop.fiu.edu/financial-aid/book-advance/index.html

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Why haven't my financial aid rewards amounts posted yet?

Hi,

Contact the Financial Aid Office at 305-348-7272 so they can look at the specifics regarding your account information.

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If I have been admitted for Fall2015 semester but because of circumstances I am unable too attend can I attend Spring 2016 instead? If so is there anything that I have to do?

Hi,

Congratulations on your admission to the university!

Please contact Admissions so they can pull up your records and assist you directly with your particular situation.

Phone: [phone]

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Hi can I apply for a FWS job on campus even if I'm not eligible for federal work study?

If you are not eligible, you cannot apply for a FWS position. FIU does offer Non-Federal Work Study positions to students.

You can find more information on it here: http://hr.fiu.edu/index.php?name=student_employment

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Is it true that Everglades is being renewed for this fall?

Hello,

For more information regarding your question about Everglades Hall, contact the Housing Office at 305-348-4190.

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Once you complete the UCC does that mean you 'get' your AA?

Hi,

The University Core Curriculum is FIU general education requirements. These are classes that a student must take first when entering college as a first-time student or without an AA. An AA is not given for taking these classes.

More information can be found here: http://undergrad.fiu.edu/advising/university-core-curriculum.html

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How many loans and federal aid can I get?

Hi,

The amount of aid that you receive is dependent on the information you submit to FAFSA.

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It is possible to rent anything for the dorm ? Like sheets, flatware ...? thanks for your answer

Hi,

You must purchase your own sheets and room supplies.

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I accepted my financial aid grant. When will I know that my classes were paid for by financial aid? I just recently registered for classes.

Hello,

If the awards are accepted it should reflect in your my.fiu.edu under the “Financial” tab. Allow a few days for the information to be processed.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Financial Aid Services at 305-348-7272 

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Hello, I am wondering if there is any way I would be able to order a ticket for commencement? I have an extra guest that is coming but only found this out after the deadline had passed. Who would I need to contact to ask about this?

Hi,

You can contact the department to find out more information regarding extra tickets for commencement. The phone number is 305-348-2341.

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How can I know exactly how much I will have to pay for the year and if I'm going to get any money disbursed from financial aid?

Hi,

Here is a link to the cost-of-attendance: http://admissions.fiu.edu/costs-and-aid/index.html

The amount you will have to pay is dependent on the courses you register for. To get detailed information about your account, please contact Financial Aid Services at 305-348-7272.

Feel free to use the live chat option here: http://onestop.fiu.edu/contact-us/index.html

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Is 10 minutes enough time between classes?

Hi,

This would depend on the location of your classes. This is something you want to consider when picking your courses.