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Estimate Your Costs. See what it costs to attend FIU as an undergraduate, graduate or online student.Undergraduate Tuition & Fees. Estimated cost of attendance for freshmen, transfers and undergraduate certificate students.Graduate Tuition & Fees. Estimated cost of attendance for graduate degree or graduate certificate students.Online Tuition & Fees. Estimated cost of attendance for students earning a degree or certificate online.Mandatory Fees. The parking fee, health fee, athletic fee and other required fees.Applying for Aid. All students must apply or reapply yearly for Financial Aid.FAFSA Simplification Changes for 2024-2025. The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid starting with the 2024–25 award year.Submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA. How to apply for grants, loans, and some scholarships using the FAFSA.Report Changes or Special Circumstances. How to correct or update the FAFSA, or report special circumstances. FAFSA Verification. Students selected for verification must submit additional documentation.Apply for Other Aid Programs. Bright Futures and other types of aid for which you can apply.Types of Aid. See what scholarships, grants and loans are available.FIU's Golden Promise. A program that guarantees 100% tuition and fees to Florida residents with a 0 expected family contribution.Scholarships. Awards based on merit and/or need which do not have to be repaid.Find Scholarships. Use the FIU scholarship search or learn about types of scholarships.Bright Futures. How to apply for and maintain eligibility in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.Grants. Awards based on financial need which do not have to be repaid.Federal Grants. Grants awarded by the federal government such as the Pell Grant.State Grants. Grants awarded by the state of Florida.Institutional Grants. Grants awarded by FIU.Loans. Funds which are borrowed and must be repaid with interest.Types of Loans. Information on federal, FIU and alternative student loan programs.Receiving Loans. Entrance counseling, borrowing limits and how to accept, cancel or decrease federal loans.Repaying Loans. What to do about your loans when you graduate and how to handle loan payments.Average Debt & Repayment Information. Information on average loan debt at FIU compared to national averageWork-Study Jobs. Part-time jobs for students with financial need allowing them to help pay for educational expenses.Receiving Aid. How to get your financial aid money each semester and how to avoid losing it.Accept Aid & Disbursements. How to view your pending aid and accept your financial aid.Financial Aid Refunds. How to receive your excess awards and set up a direct deposit.Financial Aid Advance for Books and Supplies . How eligible students can use their financial aid to buy books on campus.Maintaining Aid. How to keep your financial aid and what to do if you’ve failed to meet renewal requirements.Aid for Alternative Enrollment. How to receive aid when taking classes at another institution or while on study abroad or student exchange.Satisfactory Academic Progress. How your grades and enrollment can affect your ability to qualify for financial aid.Terms & Conditions. Understand the full terms and conditions for receiving financial aid funds at FIU.Pay for Tuition. What payment methods are accepted and how to shrink your tuition payments.How to Pay. How to make tuition payments, how to figure out what you owe and what to do if you’re short on money.Payment Plans. Pay for tuition over time in installments with a payment plan.Florida Prepaid. Use a Florida Prepaid savings plan to pay for tuition.Tuition and Fee Waivers. Learn how qualifying students can pay less for tuition.Third Party Billing. Sign agreements to allow employer, military or other party to pay for your tuition.1098-T Tax Form. The information reported on form 1098-T helps students evaluate their eligibility for certain federal tax credit.FT-1 Tuition Verification Request. Miami-Dade County Public School teachers may request this form for reimbursement of tuition by the county after the end of the semester.Statement of Charges. An official acknowledgment documenting your tuition, fees, and/or payments for reimbursement purposes, tuition and/or loan verification or foreign bank confirmations.Late Payment Fee. Students who do not pay their tuition and fees by the tuition payment deadline or installment payment deadline may be assessed additional fees.