Admissions | FAU | Florida Atlantic University

Student Type	Tuition Per Credit Hour	Tuition & Fees
Florida Resident	$203.29	$5,816
Non-Florida Resident	$721.84	$20,192

You can apply to Florida Atlantic starting on August 1 before your 12th grade year.

Yes. First-time-in-college (freshman) students may apply for Fall or Summer using the Common App OR the FAU Online Application. Students should only submit one application.

Spring applicants must apply using the FAU Online Application, not the Common App.

Applicants interested in Florida Atlantic's Wilkes Honors College in Jupiter should apply using the Wilkes Honors College Common App.
For more info, view application steps.

Florida Atlantic offers Early Action.

If you believe you're eligible for an application fee waiver, please coordinate with your school counselor to submit it on your behalf. Fee waivers may be issued through organizations such as the SAT, SCOIR, NACAC, ACT or directly by your school counselor.

Please note that universities do not provide fee waivers directly. Please contact your school counselor for assistance. If you work with your counselor and have a waiver to send, it can be completed and sent as a scanned PDF to admissions@fau.edu.

You can only select one major on your application. If you are accepted to Florida Atlantic and would like to add another major and/or a minor, you may speak with an Academic Advisor during your onboarding process about the possibility of adding another major and/or a minor.

If you have earned your college credits (including an AA) while in high school through AP, AICE, IB or Dual Enrollment, you should apply as an incoming first-year student.

If you are accepted, you will be placed in the appropriate courses. If you have completed 12 or more college credits after graduating from high school, you should apply as a transfer student.

The Florida Atlantic Career Center offers a variety of career-coaching services, including resume development, interview preparation, and guidance on majors and career opportunities, including on-campus and off-campus jobs.

If you’re applying to Florida Atlantic University with more than 12 post-secondary credits earned after high school graduation, you’re considered a transfer student. The steps to apply vary depending on the number of credits you’ve earned. You’ll have to complete and submit our online application and all official college and university transcripts, regardless of your credits. See the rest of the steps here.

Deadlines vary based on your term of entry. View transfer application deadlines.

Yes. Your application will not be processed unless we receive the official transcripts from every college/university you have attended. Please keep in mind that they need to be received by the application deadline.

Yes. You should submit a completed application (including application fee and up-to-date official transcripts) by the application deadline for the term you intend to start at Florida Atlantic. If you wait to apply until you finish your last semester at your current institution, you will miss the application deadline. Once you are admitted, you will submit the official transcripts for the final semester at your current institution.

You can check your application status via the Application Portal.

Unfortunately, only students who apply to FAU will have their transcripts evaluated. However, you can check how your credits transfer using our online Transfer Equivalency Tool. If you wish to inquire if the transcripts from your previous institution will be accepted by FAU based on your previous school’s accreditation, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Florida Atlantic University’s largest campus is located in Boca Raton, Fla. In addition to the Boca Raton campus, we have five other campuses: Jupiter (location of the Wilkes Honors College), Davie, Dania Beach (SeaTech), Fort Lauderdale and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Fort Pierce)

We love visitors, and offer a variety of ways for prospective students and families to visit campus, including: A virtual tour, which offers views of classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, and more In-person tours, which are offered Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays; advance registration is required. The main Boca Raton campus is located at 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tours begin at the Student Support Services Building (SU-80). Contact the Admissions Office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu for any visit-related questions. Feel free to explore our campus with our campus map if you visit campus when tours are not available. Visiting from out of town? View local accommodations.

No. Animals are not permitted on university property, including on tours and at events, except for service animals required to assist individuals with disabilities. Per Florida Atlantic University policy 5.27.1, only service animals are permitted inside facilities.

Water is not provided, and we encourage all tour participants to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. There are several filling stations along the tour route.

Disability accommodations can be requested when you register for a campus visit or by contacting the Admissions office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu. Please place your request at least 10 days prior to your visit for mobility and visual impairment assistance or for American Sign Language interpreting services. Specific questions about disability accommodations can be answered by Student Accessibility Services.

Campus tours begin with a 20-minute information session led by an Admissions Counselor, followed by a walking tour. Tours typically last 75 minutes. Upon the conclusion of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to ask our admissions team questions one-on-one. Tours involve walking, so we encourage visitors to wear comfortable shoes.

There is no live-on requirement for students attending the Boca Raton Campus. This does not apply to students attending the Wilkes Honors College. As we no longer have a live-on requirement, if you want to live on campus, you should apply early as housing does fill quickly.

The Florida Pre-Paid Dormitory Plan is designed to pay for a double-occupancy, air-conditioned residence hall room at a State University in Florida. At Florida Atlantic University, this is defined as a double room in Heritage Park Towers or Glades Park Towers. Florida Pre-Paid determines the allowable housing amount by June 1st of each year. A student who is a Florida Pre-Paid Dormitory Plan participant may request a room preference that is not covered by Florida Pre-Paid. However, the student is responsible for any charges not covered by the Florida Pre-Paid Dormitory Plan. The Dormitory Plan will not cover the $100 non-refundable deposit.

The room assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis, so the date you apply determines the order in which we make assignments. The earlier you apply for housing, the better chance to get your preferred living style.

Many students find potential roommates through social media groups, but students can also select to have a random roommate when filling out their housing application. If students select to have a random roommate, they will be paired based on room preference as well as the lifestyle questions that are asked during the housing contract.

The remainder of the housing fees are due when tuition and fees are due. Please refer to the academic calendar for these deadlines. Payment in full must be received in order for the student to be permitted to reside in his/her assigned space. Payments may be made online at myFAU.

Every room on campus is provided with a bed (extra-long twin 36” X 80” in all buildings except Innovation Village North and South, which come with standard full-size beds), desk, desk chair and dresser in every student room.

Indian River Towers, University Village Apartments and Innovation Village Apartments also have furnishings provided in the common areas. Parliament Hall beds are lofted with a desk/dresser under the bed.

On the Jupiter Campus, all bedrooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk and desk chair per student. RH1 and RH2 include a sofa, chair, and coffee table in the living area.

Yes, the Wilkes Honors College is a selective public college and part of the Florida state university system (we are part of Florida Atlantic University). Students will receive an education comparable to that of a small private liberal arts college but for a small fraction of the cost.

In honors programs or at most other Honors Colleges, students take a limited number of honors courses or seminars, with the majority of their courses being the same as the courses taken by non-honors students.

At the Wilkes Honors College, our students take a full curriculum of honors courses designed for them. Also, at most other Honors Colleges, faculty teach only one or a few of their courses as honors courses, while the majority of their teaching is in their regular department.

At the Wilkes Honors College, the Honors College faculty are housed full-time in the Honors College. This allows our students and faculty to form mentoring relationships and a sense of community that lasts throughout the students' undergraduate careers. At the same time, our students and faculty are able to take advantage of the resources of Florida Atlantic, a large and expanding public university with a wealth of opportunities.

Yes. Students may earn credits for AP and IB examinations as specified in the Florida Atlantic University catalog. In most cases credit is given for a score of 3 or above though for some examinations, such as history, a score of 4 or 5 is required.

We will accept up to 45 credits for accelerated work done prior to entering the Wilkes Honors College. Advanced Placement credits may be counted towards Honors Core requirements. Students arriving with 30 credits will be eligible for sophomore standing.

GPA is based on a core weighted GPA. For example, only non-elective courses (English, mathematics, science and social sciences) will be included in the calculation.

Yes.

You can apply for financial aid online by completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Add Florida Atlantic’s school code (001481).

The FAFSA usually opens each year on October 1. Always complete your FAFSA as early as possible in addition to submitting any requested verification documents (if applicable) as soon as requested to maximize financial aid consideration. Delays in submitting the FAFSA and submitting requested documents can reduce your financial aid offer. However, you can complete your FAFSA at any time during the school year. If eligible, you will receive any aid to which you are entitled - regardless of when you completed your FAFSA.

By completing the FAFSA, you have applied for grants and loans. Please keep in mind that although loans are a type of financial aid, they are still loans and must be repaid. State-funded and some FAU need-based scholarships also require having a FAFSA on file.

There are many scholarships available for students, and FAU offers many resources to help you in your search. Scholarship Universe is Florida Atlantic University’s online application and search portal for prospective and continuing FAU students in which students can apply or connect to various internal and external scholarships. Internal scholarships refer to scholarships directly awarded by Florida Atlantic, and external scholarships refer to any scholarships awarded by an outside source.

For instructions on checking your aid, please go to Check Financial Aid Status. There, you can check to see if you have unsatisfied requirements or if you have submitted documents which have not yet been reviewed. If you have received a financial aid offer, you will see a message stating the amount which you have been offered and instructing you on how to accept your offer. If you have questions, chat with us using Owlsley Chat in the right-hand corner of your screen or call us at 561-297-3530.

The scholarship donor or recipient is responsible to provide a letter to the financial aid office with the student ID number, the amount of offer, conditions and which term(s) the scholarship should be applied to. The scholarship amount will be posted on your financial aid offer summary in your myFAU. Once the Financial Aid Office receives the check from the donor the funds will be deposited in the student’s FAU account.

To apply for a Direct loan, simply complete your FAFSA. We will offer you the maximum amount of subsidized and/or unsubsidized Direct loans for which you are eligible. To apply for a Parent Direct PLUS loan or a Graduate Direct PLUS loan, visit StudentAid.gov. If you are applying for a private or alternative loan (through a bank), you will need to contact potential lenders on your own - we are not permitted to recommend specific private lenders. ELMSELECT is a private loan search and comparison tool FAU students have successfully used to obtain funding.

Florida Atlantic offers more than 300 student organizations, with everything from intramural sports to music ensembles to fraternities and sororities! All student organizations are listed on OwlCentral. Each semester, students have the opportunity to meet and sign up for organizations during Owl Involved, a club fair held the first week of the semester.

Yes! All students have access to our 10,000+ square-foot fitness center, plus an aquatic facility, outdoor adventure course and multi-purpose gymnasium and activity courts – all located on our Boca Raton campus. FAU Campus Recreation also offers a wide variety of intramural sports and group fitness classes, including yoga, Zumba, cycling, kickboxing and more. Students at the Wilkes Honors College in Jupiter can access all of Boca Raton’s recreation facilities, in addition to the facilities offered on the Jupiter campus. Through Jupiter Campus Rec, students can enjoy intramural sports, outdoor adventure trips, a fitness center, pool, and courts for tennis, basketball and sand volleyball.

Yes. Please note that students are required to register their vehicles via epermit with FAU Parking Services.

Yes, Florida Atlantic offers a variety of fraternities and sororities, including the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Yes, Florida Atlantic students can earn academic credit while studying abroad. Whether you choose a short-term, faculty-led program or a semester-long experience, our Education Abroad programs allow you to travel the globe while working toward your degree.

The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. Along with the FAU Police Department, which works to keep our community safe, our campus safety resources include: Blue Light emergency systems across campus; NightOwls, a student-run evening safety escort service for students who need a safe ride; OwlReady, our safety app. Learn more by visiting FAUPD.

The Wilkes Honors College is located on the John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter, Fla., about 45 minutes north of the Boca Raton campus. A Florida Atlantic intercampus shuttle bus provides free transportation between the Wilkes Honors College Jupiter campus and the main Boca Raton campus, so Wilkes Honors College students can join the rest of our Owls for football games and other main-campus events.

Three major airports are located within driving distance of our South Florida campuses: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA). Additionally, a few hours north of our campuses, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) houses a Brightline station, which connects a high-speed train to stations in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

South Florida’s many tropical beaches are the perfect destination for fun and relaxation, all year round! Students from our Boca Raton campus set up their beach chairs at Spanish River Beach, Red Reef Park, South Beach Pavilion and South Inlet Park. Wilkes Honors College students enjoy Jupiter Inlet, Juno Beach and Coral Cove Park, all located in close proximity to the school's Jupiter campus.

FAU Transportation Services offers an on-campus shuttle bus, as well as a bus to the nearby Tri-Rail station. Tri-Rail is a commuter train that runs from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County. Brightline is another train service connecting students to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

Our Boca Raton campus is located just 1.8 miles from the ocean, so you’ll have tropical beaches at your fingertips! Students can also find trendy restaurants at Mizner Park in downtown Boca Raton, enjoy exciting nightlife on The Ave in downtown Delray Beach or visit the Boca Raton Town Center Mall – all located just minutes from campus. Sports lovers can catch a thrilling game with South Florida’s four professional sports teams: the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins and Florida Panthers. At the Wilkes Honors College, conveniently located on our Jupiter campus, students enjoy a lively small-town feel and beautiful coastline. Just across the street from campus, you’ll find live music and incredible food in downtown Abacoa, as well as beautiful parks, waterways and year-round sunny weather. Explore the gorgeous Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens or visit rescued sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center by the beach!

Yes! Florida Atlantic students enjoy discounts and perks at local restaurants, museums, golf courses, hotels, theme parks and South Florida professional sports games. In addition, students enjoy a 50% discount on the Tri-Rail, a commuter train that runs from Miami-Dade County to Palm Beach County, and a 25% discount on the Brightline, another train service connecting students to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando.

The Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic is a highly selective, all-honors college located on our Jupiter campus. Wilkes Honors College students benefit from an average class size of 16 students, personal attention from faculty, and exceptional opportunities for experiential learning and research.

Many students participate in internships at the world-renowned scientific institutes on the Jupiter campus, including the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. The Boca Raton campus is Florida Atlantic’s main campus, which provides a dynamic learning environment for more than 70% of our 30,000 students.

Located just 1.8 miles from the beach, this campus features everything you’d expect from a modern university: suite-style housing, Division 1 athletics, brand-new recreational facilities, and more. High-achieving students on the Boca Raton campus are invited to join the University Honors Program, which offers advanced Honors seminars, small class sizes, and special advising and registration.

If you're interested in both the Wilkes Honors College and the Boca Raton campus, apply directly to the Wilkes Honors College through the Common App. If admitted, you’ll also be accepted to the Boca Raton campus. If not admitted to the Wilkes Honors College, your application will automatically be reviewed by the Boca Raton campus admissions team for consideration.

We love visitors, and offer a variety of ways for prospective students and families to visit campus, including:
• A virtual tour, which offers views of classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, and more
• In-person tours, which are offered Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays; advance registration is required
The main Boca Raton campus is located at 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tours begin at the Student Support Services Building (SU-80).

Contact the Admissions Office at 561-297-3040 or visit@fau.edu for any visit-related questions. Feel free to explore our campus with our campus map if you visit campus when tours are not available.

Visiting from out of town? View local accommodations.

Many student residents receive financial aid. These awards are intended to first provide coverage for tuition and student fees. Any remaining dollars may be applied to University Housing. However, in order for students to take advantage of financial aid dollars being automatically applied to their Housing charges, three steps must be completed:
1. Financial aid must first have been awarded.

2. The student must have signed an acceptance letter for all awards.

3. The acceptance letter must have been returned to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

If the total amount of financial aid awarded to the student DOES exceed tuition and other fees, and if sufficient dollars are available to cover housing and dining charges, the remaining dollars may be applied to other FAU charges.

If there is only partial financial aid remaining after tuition and fees have been paid by financial aid, the student is required to pay in full all remaining housing and dining charges not covered by financial aid prior to moving into their assigned space. If the total amounts of financial aid awarded to the student DOES NOT exceed tuition and other fees, the student must make payment of all remaining housing and dining charges prior to moving into their assigned space.

Students who have pending financial aid awards will be required to pay in full for all housing and dining fees and then may “reimburse” themselves when financial aid is awarded and distributed during the semester.

First-year students can choose from traditional residence halls with suite-style accommodations. All first-year housing includes meal plans and is located near academic buildings and campus resources. Housing assignments are made based on application date and preferences. Take a housing virtual tour.

Our students place into outstanding graduate and professional schools. Wilkes Honors College graduates have gone on to law school, medical school and graduate programs in areas such as chemistry, English, mathematics, neuroscience, psychology and political science: a selected list is available online. Other students have gone directly to work for businesses such as banks and top investment firms, the healthcare industry, nonprofits or government agencies.

The Wilkes Honors College awards credit based on scores achieved on IB Diploma program examinations. Students who have not been awarded the IB Diploma will be awarded 6 credit-hours in the subject areas of each IB higher level examination on which they scored 5 or above.

Students with a score of 4 on subject areas will receive 3 credit-hours. Students who have been awarded the IB Diploma will be awarded up to 30 credit hours. For further details please consult the IB section of our website.

Yes. Transfer students admitted to the Wilkes Honors College typically have a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or higher. Detailed information on applying as a transfer student is in the Transfer Students section on How to Apply.

The Wilkes Honors College provides excellent preparation for medical school. Admission to medical school requires a strong academic record, a competitive MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) score and the completion of certain prerequisite courses (it does not require any particular major).

The Honors College offers these courses as well as assistance with MCAT preparation and the application process. This also applies to students who intend to enter other health professions such as dentistry, optometry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine. In addition, students considering careers in law receive outstanding preparation at the Wilkes Honors College. Again, no particular major is required for admission to law school.

Law schools require strong analytical and writing skills, an outstanding academic record and a competitive LSAT (Law School Admission Test) score. The Honors College's emphasis on writing and critical thinking provides students with the skills law schools seek. Additionally, advisors provide information about law schools and assist with the application process.

The Wilkes Honors College also has exciting pathway programs for those wishing to pursue careers in teaching, engineering, business and more.

The Wilkes Honors College provides opportunities for intramural sports on the Jupiter campus. There are additional opportunities to compete in collegiate sports on the Boca Raton campus.

We offer a number of sports including basketball, flag football, softball, soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. We have a fitness center on the Jupiter campus and easy access to gym facilities, in addition to the many options available on the Boca campus.

The Wilkes Honors College has approximately 600 students. The John D. MacArthur Campus is shared by the Honors College and other Florida Atlantic colleges and has around 1,000 students.

Students receive a B.A. or B.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences or Biological and Physical Sciences. Our concentrations are the functional equivalent of majors. A student who concentrates in philosophy will receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a concentration in philosophy, rather than a B.A. in philosophy. The requirements for a concentration are similar to the requirements for a major.

The Wilkes Honors College has chosen to award degrees with concentrations rather than in majors to allow students to develop innovative and interdisciplinary focuses of study that go beyond traditional majors. The Honors College offers the same traditional courses of study available at most other undergraduate institutions, and for students who choose one of these areas (such as biology, English, philosophy, political science, psychology) a concentration will be the same as a major. The requirements for the concentration will be as rigorous and demanding as the requirements for a major. But the use of concentrations rather than majors opens the door for students to explore programs of study otherwise unavailable at many colleges confined only to majors. Students graduating with a B.A. or B.S. in Liberal Arts and Sciences or Biological and Physical Sciences with a concentration will be just as prepared for graduate or professional school as students graduating with a B.A. or B.S. in a major.

The FSA ID ― a username and password ― must be used to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Whether you’re a student, parent or borrower, you’ll need to create your own account to apply for, receive and manage your federal student aid. You can create an account here https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Per Federal regulations, every student is assigned a cost of attendance, also known as a budget. You can think of your cost of attendance as the upper limit of the maximum amount of financial aid (including grants, scholarships and federal and private loans) that you may receive for the year. We are unable to disburse or certify any financial aid which exceeds a student’s cost of attendance. Your cost of attendance is determined by several factors, including your academic classification (undergraduate or graduate student), residency status, housing status and enrollment status.

Enrolling less than full time will affect your “cost of attendance”, which may affect your financial aid offer. When you receive your financial aid offer, it will be initially based on a full time enrollment status. After the semester’s drop/add period, we will automatically review your enrollment. If you are enrolled less than full time, your cost of attendance will be reduced. This may result in a reduction of your financial aid eligibility. IMPORTANT: Grants (such as Federal Pell grant) are ALWAYS prorated (reduced) for less than full time enrollment! You must be enrolled in a minimum of half time credits in order to receive financial aid (6 credits for undergraduates, 4.5 credits for graduate students).

If the federal processor requests that we verify some portion of your income information, you may be asked to submit a tax return transcript and any W2s for yourself and your spouse (if married) or parents (if you are a dependent student), including stepparent tax information if one of the parents has remarried. These documents should be submitted via OWL FILES.

The FAFSA uses tax information from two years prior.

After completing your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary which will contain estimates of your aid eligibility. After you have received your financial aid offer by FAU, an offer notification will be emailed to you via your FAU email account. If you are a First-Time-In-College (FTIC) student, in addition, an email will be sent to the email used on your FAFSA. You will be instructed to log on to "Accept Your Financial Aid Offer".

Per Federal regulations, we are required to verify a portion of financial aid applications. Please be aware that we cannot disburse financial aid until all outstanding verification requirements have been satisfied.

Financial aid begins to disburse during the second and third weeks of classes (remember, failure to complete the Mandatory Course Entry Quiz for all classes can delay this process). The aid will automatically apply towards your balance. After your tuition and fees are paid and your balance is zero, any leftover funds will be distributed to you as a “refund” which can take another week or two to receive (depending on if you set up direct deposit or not).

Signing up for direct deposit will expedite receipt of funds for financial aid and all other refunds due from your student account. If direct deposit is not set up, refunds will be issued from Tuition & Billing by mail.

In order to receive financial aid, you must meet the criteria for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Generally, this means you must maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA (3.0 for Graduate students), complete at least 67% of your attempted credits, and not exceed 180 attempted credit hours.

The financial aid disbursement estimator is designed as a tool to help you determine what you need to pay the University and represents only an ESTIMATE of what financial aid may disburse based on your enrollment and offer status. The Controller’s office handles all student account transactions. For instructions on accessing your account information, please go to Financial Aid and MYFAU. PLEASE NOTE: Students receive their account statements via their FAU E-mail address ONLY.

Federal regulations require your eligibility to be based on your income and that of your parents unless you meet certain criteria. If you feel that you have exceptional circumstances, your parents are unwilling to provide their information for FAFSA purposes, or for more information on Dependent vs. Independent students, please contact your financial aid advisor.

You may access your Financial Aid information online. See instructions on how to access this information. You may also email your financial aid advisor or visit the financial aid office in-person (at the Boca Raton, Davie, or Jupiter campus). If you are not the student and are requesting information on a student's account, you will need the student to submit a FERPA form.

Speak with your Financial Aid Advisor and you may be able to submit a request for Professional Judgment to our office. After a review, you may be offered additional assistance.

Financial aid refunds do not begin to disburse until third and fourth weeks of classes; disbursement of aid is a function of the Controller’s office. It is essential that you set aside personal funds to cover expenses incurred during the first few weeks of class. You may request a portion of your financial aid to be distributed to you early - an “advance” on your financial aid - if you meet all eligibility criteria. For more information on the Short Term Advance and other help with books, visit Help Buying Books. NOTE: For students under 18 years of age, please download and submit the Parental Short Term Advance Application to the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Yes. However, summer financial aid is typically very limited. We highly recommend that if you receive a financial aid refund in the fall or spring terms and you plan on taking summer courses, you should save a portion of these funds to help pay your summer tuition. If you are Federal PELL Grant Eligible you must register for classes by the 1st Drop/Add Deadline of the Summer.

As long as you are degree seeking at Florida Atlantic University and the classes will be credited toward your Florida Atlantic degree, you may be eligible to receive assistance. Contact the Florida Atlantic Financial Aid Office to see what forms you must complete and for which programs you may qualify.

Click for instructions on how to send External Scholarships.

Students should never be listed as payee but can be added to the memo line along with the Z number. Make all checks payable to Florida Atlantic University.

All External Scholarships should be mailed to the FAU Scholarship Lockbox. View instructions on how to send External Scholarships.

Any scholarship checks mailed directly to Florida Atlantic will be forwarded to the PO Box address, which may delay processing and payment to the student.

Once it’s received in the Lockbox, please allow up to 2-3 business days for processing. During peak, please allow up to 3-5 business days.

Yes, for efficient processing please include a letter that includes the following information: student’s full name and school ID; donor’s name, address, phone number and email address; enrollment requirement of scholarship, if applicable (example: full-time enrollment: undergraduate 12 credits, graduate 9 credits half-time would be 6-9 undergraduate, graduate 3 credits)

If you have any questions, please email Shaveta Dabas or call 561-297-1250.

When the paperwork is received the custodial scholarship is placed on the system as “Offered”, if there is only one scholarship it will go on as EX1SCH. A notation will be posted naming the donor. When the check is received, it will then show as “Accepted”. If there is more than one custodial scholarship, subsequent scholarships will be added, each one using a different fund ID, ex. EX1SCH, EX2SCH.

Only the Financial Aid Office can accept scholarships on the system. The scholarship will be accepted as soon as the check is received from the donor.

If the student comes in a different term than originally planned, the check will be returned to the donor. We are not permitted to retain funds beyond the one term. The student will need to contact the donor to make arrangements regarding reissuing the scholarship check.

We encourage all students to make a copy of the scholarship criteria letter received by the donor prior to submitting it to the financial aid office. Students may also check with the Financial Aid Scholarship office to verify the scholarship criteria in question.

If it has not been posted to the system, we have not received the scholarship paperwork.

Departmental and Foundation scholarships have varying criteria, and the student would need to check with their department.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions also offers scholarships to incoming students upon being admitted to the university. For more information visit Freshman Scholarships or Admissions Transfer Scholarships.

Most University merit-based scholarships require full-time enrollment. Be sure to review your specific scholarship criteria.

No, you should read each scholarship and only apply to the ones for which you feel you are qualified.

Yes.

The student can file a scholarship Reinstatement/Appeal Form (available under forms), explaining the extenuating circumstances, and attach any documentation to support claim, as well as an unofficial transcript. Allow two weeks for a response.

Yes. Only Florida Atlantic credits are recognized for Florida Atlantic scholarships.

Bright Futures (and any other accepted financial aid you have) will be applied to your Florida Atlantic balance around 2-3 weeks into the semester. Florida Pre-Paid will be applied around 3-4 weeks into the semester to the remaining balance. If there is an overage of payment (with the combination of Bright Futures/Financial Aid and Pre-Paid) you will receive any excess funding in the form of a refund. If there is still a Florida Atlantic balance after both Bright Futures and all pending financial aid has paid out, you are responsible for covering the remaining balance by the published deadline.

The Florida Prepaid Dormitory Plan covers the cost of a standard, double occupancy, and air-conditioned residence hall. At FAU, this covers our standard doubles in Glades Park Towers and Heritage Park Towers. Florida Prepaid determines these rates each year, and if your assigned hall room is more expensive, you must pay the difference in cost on your balance. Should you have further questions about your plan to see if your housing is covered, please contact Florida Prepaid at 1-800-552-4723.

The remainder of the housing fees are due when FAU tuition and fees are due. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for these deadlines. Payment in full must be received in order for the Student to be permitted to reside in his/her assigned space. Payments may be made online at myFAU.

Please Note – There is a $100 non-refundable application fee required to complete a housing application. The FAU Housing contract is a legally binding document. It is similar to a lease, do not submit unless you read and agree to the terms stating that you want to live on campus.

Login to the Housing Portal with your FAUNetID and password.
Click on Housing Applications and select the blue Apply button to start your housing application.
Read through the terms and conditions of the contract before agreeing to it.
The next few web pages will be the Housing Contract questions page. Please answer all Housing Contract questions accurately.
You will add three room preferences. Room preferences are not guaranteed. If your preference is not available, the next closest room type will be assigned. Contracts cannot be cancelled and payment will not be refunded if your preferred room type is not available.
You will select a meal plan if you are a first time to college student or preference a residence hall which requires a meal plan.
After you complete you housing application, an email will be sent to your FAU student email address confirming your application is completed. Please check your FAU email account for the confirmation email.

If your selected payment method results in this message being displayed, we will not be able to make the payment accepted by the payment system. Rest assured, your credit card or bank account is not charged when this message appears. You may take one of the following steps to correct this:
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Yes, you will not have access to the housing application until 24 hours after you have completed your tuition deposit. Please check with the Admissions office at 561-297-3040 for the deadline to pay the tuition deposit.

Students who are assigned to the residence halls: Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Parliament Hall and Jupiter residence halls require a meal plan. Students assigned to Talon Hall, Innovation Village North or South Apartments, or University Village Apartments do NOT require a meal plan. Students living in the apartments or Talon Hall can purchase a commuter meal plan. Please visit the Dining Services website for more information.

The priority date for new incoming first year students to apply for housing is March 20, 2026. Priority is given by date of the housing contract is completed. Spring residents are given priority to renew their housing contract for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year and will be assigned housing based on Priority groups as shared on the housing renewal webpage.

A limited number of spaces are designed to be accessible and can accommodate students with special needs. The specific nature of your disability should be identified so we can work with you to meet your needs for your housing assignment. You must register with the Student Accessibility Services. Specific written documentation will be requested from you and your physician or diagnostician to support the request; that documentation will be evaluated by the SAS staff and recommendations to the Housing Office will be made regarding your needs, the appropriate modifications, and housing assignments. Please allow time for the review process. Make sure you complete your Housing Contract by the priority date and SAS registration and documentation prior to June 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester.

International students who will be degree-seeking should apply through the regular International Admissions Application process. Please visit the International Students Admissions website to get started with the admissions process.

International students who are part of an exchange or cooperative program that have an institutional agreement with FAU may apply to live on campus as a non-degree seeking student, please look at our living options. Once you determine you want to live on campus, complete the housing application and contract. Please visit the International Programs website for more information.

During the housing contract process, students are asked lifestyle questions. Answers to these questions determine roommate pairing as well as the students room preferences. Apply early and complete your course registration as this affects placement with students who have matching lifestyle questions.

Entering first year students can search for other first year students as a roommate through the Housing contract process to see who has a similar percentage of matching based on the lifestyle questions. The higher the percentage for matching, the more similar answers they have. Entering first year students who know another entering first year student attending Florida Atlantic can request that student as a roommate by searching for the students Z#. Entering first year students must have a completed housing contract and the roommate match must be completed by May 1. Students visited the Roommate Request page of the Housing contract to search and request a roommate after they have completed the housing contract. The Roommate Request page becomes available after the housing contract is completed in its entirety.

For new first year students, within the process of filling out your Housing contract you are asked to complete the lifestyle questions. That is used to help students select roommates with similar lifestyles. And Housing also uses it as well to help pair students. Students can visit the Roommate Request page of the Housing contract to search and request a roommate after they have completed the housing contract. For returning students, you can complete this process during contract renewal.

We send out e-mails notification typically beginning in May. Additional notifications are done throughout the summer as needed until all students are placed.

Room assignments are not guaranteed, and because of the limitations of preferred spaces we attempt to proceed to your second choice until all assignments are made. We have a limited number of single bedrooms available, so by applying early, you have the best strategy to maximize the chance to get your room preference matched.

We recognize that social networking sites provide a lot of potential information about your future roommates. However, we do encourage you to make contact with your new roommate before requesting a room change through our office. Impressions made through these websites are not always accurate pictures, and creates generalizations which may be false. In general, we do not make changes in room assignments until after the semester begins.

We make every effort to resolve roommate conflicts. Before deciding to change rooms, please contact your Resident Assistant on your floor first to see what he/she can do to mediate the situation. Our Residence Education staff has been trained to help you with issues affecting you and your roommate.

If you are having a problem with your roommate or with another member of your suite or apartment, you should talk to your Resident Assistant. Your Resident Assistant lives on your floor or assigned area, and is an upper-division student who has been carefully selected and trained to assist you throughout the academic year.

Very often the Resident Assistant will talk with their supervisors and help resolve your problem, usually with a meeting of all parties involved. It is important that you maintain an open line of communication with your roommates so that you can talk about problems you may be having.

We expect our residents to treat each other as adults and discuss their differences openly. That is the first step in resolving differences. If you continue to have problems, and have worked initially with your Resident Assistant, you may next contact your Resident Coordinator. These individuals are full-time, professionally trained staff members who can assist you in taking additional steps.

Check with your Resident Assistant to locate the office of your Resident Coordinator.

Each residence hall offers events and activities to keep all students active and engaged. In addition, Red and Blue Weeks begin immediately, and offers numerous events and activities throughout the first few weeks of class. For more information visit the Campus Life website.

Beds in Atlantic Park Towers, Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Parliament Hall, and University Village Apartments feature extra-long twin beds measuring (36” X 80”). Beds in Parliament Hall are lofted, with desk underneath. Beds in Innovation Village Apartments North and South feature standard full-size beds. For the Jupiter Campus, beds in RH1 and RH2 faeature extra-long twin beds measuring (36” X 80”). RH3 features standard full-size beds.

• Students living in Innovation Village Apartments North and South are provided with a full-size refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Students living in University Village Apartments are provided with a full-size refrigerator in the kitchen.
• Students living in all other buildings may bring a personal refrigerator measuring 4.2 cubic feet or smaller.

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No. Hot plates, deep fryers, toasters, grills, or any other appliance that have exposed heating elements are NOT permitted in any on-campus residence hall (HPT, GPT, IRT, PAR, UVA, BPWSH, IVAN, IVAS). Items that are permitted in the residence halls include: hot air popcorn poppers, small electric grills (i.e. George Foreman grill; no exposed heating element), toaster ovens, small convection ovens, microwaves, food processors, crock pots, blenders, electric mixers, coffee makers (that do not have exposed heating elements). Toasters are permitted ONLY in University Village Apartments (UVA) and Innovation Village Apartments (IVA).

No, once you are assigned to a room you cannot change your assignment until after the 2nd week of classes.

Please visit the Residence Hall and Apartment Directory page.

Room\Hall transfer requests will be accepted starting the 2 weeks of classes for the fall and spring semester. Email housing@fau.edu to facilitate transfers online. Your student account must be paid in full if you are requesting a room upgrade. Room upgrades will not be granted to students who have a balance due to the University. Room\Hall transfer requests are made based on availability and are not guaranteed.

Yes, in most situations. All Apartments and Residence Halls may be occupied during the Semester Break (December/January). This is done to provide additional security during this longer break. There is no extra charge for staying during this break as it is part of the student’s contracted term. Apartments and Residence Halls may be occupied during the Spring Break in March as well. Students who do not need to stay on campus during breaks and University holidays do NOT need to remove their belongings. We do ask, however, that they empty their refrigerators (to avoid spoilage) and power off electrical items such as televisions, computers, etc. during longer times away from campus.

Break housing is not offered to all students and limited on the Boca Raton campus and Jupiter campus. Break housing between Summer and Fall Semesters is limited to upperclassman students only based on the criteria below. New entering summer first year students are not able to receive break housing between summer and fall. Break housing between Spring and Summer Semesters is limited and students must also meet the criteria below. To be eligible for this, you must log on to the housing portal and request break hosing, and also:

Have no disciplinary hold on your student account.
Have a completed housing contract and housing assignment for the next semester after the break period.
Have no past due university balance.
Must be registered for the next semester after the break period.
From a distance greater than 100 miles from campus.
The student must have the ability to relocate to another space for break housing by the end of move-out and relocate to their future semester housing space within 24 hours. No exemptions are made for the timeframe to move. Any items not removed within 24 hours will be disposed of immediately and not reimbursed by FAU Housing and Residential Education.
We will send e-mail reminders about break housing availability and deadlines. If you have questions please call (561) 297-2880 or email housing@fau.edu.

Residents need to provide their own linens, towels, desk lamps, cleaning supplies and trash receptacles. Students may also bring televisions, stereos and computers but may want to wait until they have received their roommate/ suitemate assignments to determine their specific needs.

While none of these items are required, we recommend you consider bringing the following items:

Sheets, mattress cover, blankets, bedspread (beds are twin size, extra long – 36” x 80”), Pillow
Soap, shampoo, and other toiletries
Laundry basket and detergent (there are laundry rooms located throughout on-campus Housing facilities)
Small area rug (see question on carpeting)
Dishes, drinking cups, silverware, dish soap and towels. (Apartment residents will also want to bring pots, pans, etc. to use in their kitchens)
Alarm clock
Calendar/Organizer
Desk supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks and paper, desk lamp)
Dictionary and thesaurus
CD player, headphones
Computer, printer, surge protector
A good lock, if you bring a bike
Umbrella
Refrigerator no larger than 4.2 cubic feet
Electric Grill (i.e. George Forman Grill)
Cleaning supplies
What items are not permitted?

Items that are not permitted include:

Candles and/or incense
Illegal drugs
All pets, except fish (see below)
Weapons, including all firearms and ammunition, explosives, knives, and any other dangerous articles or substances
Halogen lamps
Toasters with open heating elements (unless the student lives in Innovation Village Apartments North or South, or in University Village Apartments)
Appliances with exposed heating elements

Possession of animals, other than fish as defined below, are prohibited. Any cost associated with the possession of an illegal animal will be charged to the responsible resident(s) or to all residents of the room/apartment, (damaged furniture, cleaning, pest control, etc.). Feeding or petting stray or wild animals is prohibited. Fish, may be maintained as pets, as long as they are kept in fish tanks which are no larger than 10 gallon capacity. Residents are responsible for maintaining the tanks and are responsible for any and all damage caused by the fish or the tank. This policy shall not effect service animals or emotional support animals approved by the Student Accessibility Services.

Residents of Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, and Parliament Hall, may bring a small refrigerator and/or microwave. Refrigerators should be 4.2 cubic feet or smaller and should have a maximum of 400 watts at 120 volts. Microwave ovens should be 1.5 cubic feet capacity or smaller and should have a maximum of 1100 watts at 120 volts.

Remember, each University Village and Innovation Village apartment unit has a full-size refrigerator-freezer.

Carpeting in student rooms IS NOT provided in Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, or Parliament Hall. Carpeting IS provided in the following areas:

University Village Apartments
Innovation Village North Apartments
Innovation Village South Apartments

High-speed internet access is provided in all Residence Halls and Apartments as part of the housing rate. Students will be able to connect their device(s) to the FAU Network by connecting to the FAU WIFI, for faster connections we recommend plugging their device(s) to one of the data ports located in each room. Please keep in mind that the campus network is a shared resource and its transmission speed will vary depending upon network traffic load. Before connecting your device(s) with the FAU network please make sure to have it registered at talon.fau.edu For details on how to register your device(s), please visit the /student/technology/.NOTE: To take full advantage of the fast internet that you have available, please make sure to keep any wireless printers, Bluetooth speakers, and devices that create a hotspot OFF while not in use since they interfere with the WiFi and drastically lowers the speed and signal.

All residential charges can be appealed by e-mailing us at housing@fau.edu to be reviewed by the Associate Director for Residential Education. You will be notified of the results of the appeal afterwards. For more information please visit Contracts and Forms webpage.

The housing application may be cancelled for the reasons outlined in the Cancellation section of Terms and Conditions.

The cancellation form can be found HERE: /housing/cancellation/fall-spring/
Terms and Condtions are available HERE: /housing/resources/contracts/

If you are staying in Heritage Park Towers over the summer, your package pick-up point will be in Atlantic Park Towers.
If you are staying in IVA over the summer, your package pick-up point will be in IVA-South.
If you are staying in RH1, RH2, or RH3 during the summer, your package pick-up point will be in RH3.

Move-in dates and times can be found here .

Move-out dates and times can be found here .

Several on-campus dining options remain open during the summer and can be found here . University Commons, located across the street from the Boca campus, also offers dining options as well as a Whole Foods.

You can find out the dates registration opens for the Fall semester here.

The remainder of the housing fees are due when Florida Atlantic tuition and fees are due. Please refer to the academic calendar for these deadlines. Payment in full must be received in order for the student to be permitted to reside in his/her assigned space. Payments may be made online at myFAU .

You can put in a maintenance work order here .

The Reassignment Request form will be available to students with an assignment in the Housing Portal from March 16 at 9 a.m. to July 13 at 5 p.m.

Returning students: Requests are prioritized based on Priority Group and tuition deposit date from the housing renewal process.
New students: Requests are prioritized based on tuition deposit date only.
Submission date of the reassignment request does not impact priority.

Students may request one different room type.

Students may request one different roommate.
Requests must include the first name, last name, and Z# of the desired roommate.
Reassignments will be granted only if space becomes available for both students in the same room or suite.
It is unlikely that Housing and Residential Education will be able to accommodate a request for a different space AND a different roommate due to the demand for campus housing.

Reassignments are processed on a rolling basis until July 13th but are not guaranteed due to high demand.
Reassignments to a different room type are based on cancellations.
Roommate pairing requests will only be accommodated if two open spaces become available in the same room or suite.

Students who do not receive their requested reassignment may cancel their housing if they meet the Terms and Conditions of the Contract. Cancellation reasons and fees are outlined in Section 10, Page 5 of the Terms and Conditions of the Contract.

Students may submit one reassignment request for either a different roommate OR a different room type.

Students have 48 hours to accept a reassignment offer via their FAU email.
If no response is received within 48 hours, the offer will go to the next student in line.
If a student does not respond, they will remain on the reassignment list and keep their original housing assignment.

The offer will include the room type you are being offered and the semester rate.

A new housing assignment with be sent to your FAU email within 48 business hours. Roommate/suitemate details will be available on the Housing Application Status page in the Housing Portal.

No, once a reassignment is accepted, the original room assignment cannot be restored because that space will have been offered to another student.

The student will be removed from the reassignment list.
The original housing assignment will remain active for the semester.
The student will not be offered another reassignment and will remain financially obligated to their housing contract.

Yes, any student who has received a housing assignment may request a reassignment one time until July 13th.

Students who are being offered a reassignment will be notified if there is an approved ESA or services animal in the suite. However, ESA’s and service animals are often not approved until later in the summer. You will be notified when Housing and Residential Education is aware of the ESA or service animal. If you are not able to live with an ESA or service animal, please register with SAS.

Students who request a reassignment prior to move-in will not receive priority for a room change after move-in.
Room change requests after move-in begin two weeks into the semester and are subject to availability.

You must be enrolled half-time to receive a Direct loan. For undergraduates, this is 6 credit hours. For graduate students, half time is 4.5 credits during FALL & SPRING semesters and 3 credits during the SUMMER semester.

A direct subsidized loan will not accumulate interest until you graduate or drop below half time status; it is considered “subsidized” because the government pays the interest on it while you are in school. A direct unsubsidized loan will start to accumulate interest right away. You should always exhaust your direct subsidized loan availability before accepting a direct unsubsidized loan.

First, you must accept your offer on your MYFAU. Next, you will need to complete a master promissory note (MPN) as well as entrance counseling. Both the direct loan master promissory note and direct loan entrance counseling requirements may be satisfied online at StudentAid.gov. Entrance counseling is a tutorial that will explain to you the terms of your loans, such as interest rates and repayment options. Your master promissory note is your guarantee that you will repay your loan.

You can submit a Direct Loan Revision Request form (found on the Forms page) to request an increase or decrease of your loan.

If you are a dependent student, you can ask your parent to go to StudentAid.gov and apply for a Parent Direct Plus loan. If approved, you will receive additional loan money. If denied, you may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to request additional Direct Unsubsidized Loan funds. NOTE: If you are a graduate student, you may go to StudentAid.gov and apply for a Graduate Direct PLUS loan.

A grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. However, under certain circumstances, (if you withdraw from classes, for example), you may be billed back a grant which has already disbursed.

When you complete your FAFSA, the federal processor determines your eligibility using a number of factors. Basically, your FAFSA calculates whether or not you are eligible for grants. If you are eligible for Federal Pell grant, your FAFSA also determines the amount of funding you receive.

You may be able to receive Federal Pell grant funds over the summer term if you are eligible and are enrolled in one or more credits. For details, visit: Grants | Florida Atlantic University

In order to receive the full amount of Federal Pell grant for which you are eligible, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credits by the end of the add/drop period. Effective Fall 2024: Federal Pell grant will prorate and disburse based on enrollment intensity at the end of the add/drop period. Enrollment intensity is the percentage of full-time enrollment at which a student is enrolled, rounded to the nearest whole percent. For example, if full-time enrollment is 12 credit hours and the student is enrolled in 7 hours, the enrollment intensity would be 7 ÷ 12 × 100% = 58.3% (round to 58%). After registering for the term, students eligible for Federal Pell grant are encouraged to use the Financial Aid Disbursement Estimator.

If a student who has been offered a grant adds a class after the drop/add deadline, the grant offer will NOT increase due to late enrollment. The student will receive disbursement for the number of credits enrolled at the end of the drop/add period.

No - the FAFSA covers all state, university, and federal grants. You should complete your FAFSA early, since some grants are distributed on a first come, first served basis.

The Federal Pell grant is considered an “entitlement” grant - meaning that, if eligible and maintaining all necessary criteria, you will be offered the Federal Pell grant. Other grants (First Generation Grant, FSAG) are not entitlement grants and are very limited. Unfortunately, this means that many students are technically eligible for these additional grants but do not receive them. Some of these grants are distributed on a first come, first served basis - that is why you should be sure to complete your FAFSA as early as possible.

“FERPA” stands for “Family Education Rights and Privacy Act”. The FERPA is a federal law which is designed to protect the student’s educational records. Per the FERPA, we cannot disclose a student's financial aid information to anyone other than the student - unless he or she has given written permission for us to do so with aFERPA release form, submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The FERPA applies to the student as soon as he or she is admitted to FAU, regardless of age or dependency status.

Students can directly access their information by logging into MYFAU. You should encourage your child to monitor this information themselves in order to gain experience with financial aid planning and processing. Before contacting our office directly, keep in mind you may only inquire about your child’s financial aid if he or she has completed a FERPA release form authorizing us to give you such information. You may email your student’s financial aid advisor or call or visit in person at the Boca, Jupiter, or Davie financial aid office. Be sure that you have your child’s z number.

No. Only the student may request changes in type of offer or amount of the offer. College is a setting where students begin to make their own decisions. Therefore, parents are encouraged to let their child understand and experience the many challenges of budgeting, time management, and financial aid processing. We urge the student to contact our office herself with any questions or concerns, in order to build greater involvement and financial literacy.

Contact your child’s financial aid advisor and explain your situation - you may be eligible to request Professional Judgment. Include your child’s z number in any e-mails and make sure that he or she has submitted a FERPA form.

Direct PLUS Loans require a completed FAFSA by students, while Alternative Loans do not. Please refer to Financial Aid -Direct PLUS Loan Information and Financial Aid -Alternative Student Loans for more details.

Yes. If you are denied a Parent Direct PLUS loan, your child may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to our office in order to request additional unsubsidized direct loan funds.

The Federal Work-Study Program is a federally funded program for eligible students who demonstrate financial need. Students will be required to complete a FAFSA application. For more details please refer to Financial Aid - Student Employment and click on Need Based Employment.

First, complete your FAFSA - if eligible, the student will be offered direct loans. These are federal loans in the student’s name and are not credit-based. If you would like to request additional funds, you can visit StudentAid.gov and request a Parent Direct PLUS loan. This is a credit-based loan which is in the parent’s name. If approved, you may receive additional funds - if you are denied, your child may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to request additional direct loan funds. You may seek private or alternative loan funding on your own; however, we are not permitted to recommend potential lenders. We recommend that you exhaust your federal loan options before pursuing a private loan.

Yes. If you are denied a Parent Direct PLUS loan, your child may submit a Direct Loan Revision Request Form to our office in order to request additional unsubsidized direct loan funds.

The FAFSA covers all state, university, and federal grants. By completing your FAFSA, you have already applied for them all! You should complete your FAFSA early, since some grants are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Federal Pell grant is considered an “entitlement” grant - meaning that, if eligible and maintaining all necessary criteria, the student will be offered the Federal Pell grant. Other grants (First Generation Grant, FSAG) are not entitlement grants and are very limited. Unfortunately, this means that many students are technically eligible for these additional grants but do not receive them. Some of these grants are distributed on a first come, first served basis - that is why you should be sure to complete your FAFSA as early as possible.

There are many scholarships available for students, and FAU offers many resources to help you in your search. All FAU scholarships are listed in an onlinesearchable database. Many other scholarship are listed on our website scholarship page

As long as your son/daughter is degree seeking and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at FAU, then classes may be credited toward an FAU degree and your son/daughter may be eligible to receive assistance. Students are not eligible to receive financial aid at more than one institution for any one term. Therefore, you must apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA application at the institution where you are degree-seeking, referred to as your home institution. Additional forms are required, refer to Financial Aid Policies - Concurrent Enrollment page.

Financial aid regulations require that students maintain satisfactory academic progress. Generally, this means that students must maintain a 2.0 GPA (3.0 for graduate students) and successfully complete 67% of their attempted classes. If they do not, they may be placed on probation or denied future assistance. Please refer to Financial Aid Policies/Rules & Regulations -Academic Progress page.

It is essential that the student set aside personal funds to cover expenses incurred during the first few weeks of class, since financial aid refunds do not begin to disburse until the second and third weeks of classes. Your child may request a portion of her financial aid to be disbursed early - an “advance” on her financial aid - if she meets all eligibility criteria. Funds will be directly deposited into the student’s bank account. FAU Short Term Advance Applications are available between two weeks BEFORE the start of classes until two weeks PRIOR to the end of classes of each semester. Click here for more information about the Short Term Advance.

Every student is sent a monthly bill via their FAU email for tuition, fees and other charges. This statement reflects all payments received through the statement date. If you are certain you have financial aid that exceeds your tuition and fees plus any other amounts due to the University, you can disregard this bill. For questions regarding your Billing Statements, please go to the Controller's Office FAQs webpage.

Internet calculators are available for you to estimate college costs, loan payments, financial aid payment estimations, or graduated student loan repayment. Please refer to our FAU Financial Aid Disbursement Estimator.

Graduate students are generally eligible for Unsubsidized Direct Loans. For graduate students, Unsubsidized Direct Loans have an annual limit of $20,500. To apply, visit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and add FAU’s school code (001481).

Graduate students may also be eligible for FAU Graduate Grant. These funds are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to complete your FAFSA early (prior to our April 1st priority deadline).

Additionally, graduate students may be eligible for tuition waivers, federal work study, scholarships and fellowships.

Graduate students are not eligible for federal (Pell) and state grants. There is university grant money available (FAU Graduate Grant) – however, this funding is extremely limited. To be considered, you must demonstrate financial need and complete your FAFSA early (before April 1, the priority deadline).

Before your Direct Unsubsidized Loan can disburse, you must visit StudentAid.gov and complete Entrance Counseling. This is an online tutorial which will explain in detail the terms of the loan (such as interest rates and repayment options).
Click here for additional information including interest rates, borrowing limits, and how and when your loan will be repaid.

If you have been offered a direct unsubsidized loan from FAFSA but would like additional loan funding, you may apply for a Graduate Direct PLUS Loan at StudentAid.gov. This is a credit-based federal loan. You may also pursue a private or alternative loan through a bank – however, we are unable to recommend specific lending institutions.

To receive financial aid as a graduate student, you must be enrolled at least half time (4.5 credits or 3 credits for summer). If you are enrolled less than full time (9 credits), however, your financial aid eligibility may be reduced.

Receiving a tuition waiver, employer reimbursement, or other financial resource may reduce your financial aid eligibility. All students must notify the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) immediately if they receive or anticipate receiving a tuition waiver, as these resources must be considered a part of a student’s financial aid package. To report outside offers, complete the Student Statement of Outside Resources and submit to the OSFA. Should it later be found that you are receiving outside resources which you neglected to report, your financial aid package will be adjusted retroactively to include these resources. This adjustment may result in repayment of previously disbursed financial aid.

To receive financial aid (including loans) as a graduate student, you must maintain certain standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. You must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 and complete at least 67% of your attempted credits. If you fail to meet these criteria, you may appeal to request to have aid reinstated. View more information about Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Although you are considered full time for academic purposes and eligible to receive financial aid, your “cost of attendance” is lower than if you were enrolled in 9 credits – which means that your financial aid eligibility will be reduced.
You can think of your cost of attendance as the upper limit of the maximum amount of financial aid (including grants, scholarships and federal and private loans) that you may receive for the year. Your cost of attendance is determined by your academic classification (graduate student), residency status, housing status, and enrollment status.

This website has more information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Athletic scholarships are disbursed the week after the drop and add period. Tuition and fee payment is automatically deferred up to the amount of the student’s athletic scholarship.

If you did not complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid and are on a partial scholarship, you must complete the Financial Aid Budget Form.

Athletics scholarships plus all other aid has to equal the student’s total cost of attendance. Therefore if your total financial aid package goes over your total cost of attendance you financial aid offers will be reduced.

The Concurrent Enrollment form must be filled out. The athletic scholarship is only going to be disbursed after theConcurrent Enrollment Form is completed.

Actual Disbursement of financial aid checks or Electronic Fund Transfers are a function of the Controller's Office as requested by the Financial Aid Office starting the third week of classes. Please make sure you fill out your direct deposit. If you are a full ride scholarship recipient, please read Off Campus Students Procedures.

The scholarship donor must fill out the Custodial Scholarship Letter. This form will help determine if the scholarship was offered using athletics participation as major criteria.

Students are responsible to pay the portion of fees that the athletic scholarship does not cover. If payments of such fees are received after the payment due date, students will receive a late fee.

Total athletic aid may be a combination of athletic scholarships and the Athletic Matriculation Exemption. The addition of the two will equal to the total scholarship offered to you.

A student refund will vary from student to student because of the differences in the in number of credits taken in the semester, parking tickets, late fees, lab fees, housing status, meal plan and additional financial aid offers.

You may qualify for scholarships outside of the Honors College. For web links, go to our Scholarships webpage. You may also qualify for the alternative loan program; see private loans section You may apply for on-campus student employment (restrictions apply). Once you arrive, visit the Financial Aid office on your campus for assistance. PLEASE NOTE: International students should not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They are not eligible for federal/state/university grants and loans.

You should work closely with your high school advisor to see if you qualify for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship. The final decision lies with the State programs office: 888-827-2044 or https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN You/your parents may qualify for the alternative loan program. See: Loans webpage for more information. You may also apply for on-campus student employment. PLEASE NOTE: Freshman students who are deemed early admit (dual enrolled) should not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They are not eligible for federal/state/university grants and loans at this time.

To receive their Honors College scholarship, students must be enrolled in an average of 12 credit hours in the Honors College each semester (fall and spring).

The initial scholarship offer is based on academic history and expected performance. Unfortunately the Honors College cannot increase your offer if you earn good grades in college, though if your academic performance is below the renewal criteria, the offer may be reduced.

The Honors College scholarship is offered only during fall and spring semesters and will not cover summer study abroad or internships. You will receive your Honors College scholarship during fall or spring if you sign up for Honors College credit for your study abroad or internship. However, students who enter a non-FAU study abroad program may find it more advantageous to forego their Honors College scholarship and not pay tuition for FAU credit since they will be paying tuition to the non-FAU program. For more information about your options, see /honors/academics/study-abroad.php.

No, a student may receive only one admissions-based scholarship from the institution (This would include all freshman admissions scholarships listed at /admissions/freshmen/scholarships.php) However, students may apply and be considered for all other university scholarships for which they meet the criteria.

Named scholars do not receive additional dollars. Students selected as “named scholars” receive special recognition and are given the privilege of meeting the donor who supplied the funds for the student’s Honors College scholarship.

The Honors College scholarship does not require the student to file a FAFSA. Some scholarship programs DO have this requirement. We strongly recommend submitting the FAFSA as it maximizes your possibilities for support. File the FAFSA by April 1st this year for FAU's priority consideration.

Scholarships are viewed as a resource. It is very rare (but possible) that a student receives too much scholarship support. Please view FAU's overaward policy

Yes, a student may use the aid refund they receive from one term for expenses associated with an upcoming term.

Disbursement of aid is a function of the Controller’s office. The scholarship and financial aid fund disbursement process takes several weeks. It is essential that you set aside personal funds to cover expenses incurred during the first few weeks of class. For students who do not have sufficient monetary resources, FAU offers the “Short Term Advance” - a University monetary advance to all students - ONLY if they meet all eligibility criteria. The Short Term Advance Application is located on MYFAU. For more information, please go to Help Buying Books.

The Controller’s office handles all student account transactions. To check on the status of your account, please log on to MYFAU and click on FAU Self-Service link. PLEASE NOTE: Students receive their account statements via their FAU email address only.

No. If you have filed a FAFSA, you may receive financial aid during the summer. However, summer financial aid is typically very limited. We highly recommend that if you receive a financial aid refund in the fall or spring terms and you plan on taking summer courses, you should save a portion of these funds to help pay your summer tuition. Also, if you receive Bright Futures, you may be eligible for a summer disbursement. Register for summer courses prior to the 1st summer term Add/Drop deadline if you are eligible for Federal PELL.

Sign into MYFAU and click on the Money Matters! tile:

1. Click on "Your Financial Aid" to access Self-Service.
2. Click on "Eligibility" to review student requirements.
3. Select "Student Requirements" and select the Aid Year (if prompted).
If there are any documents under the "Unsatisfied Requirements" section, you must submit these documents ASAP in order to complete the processing of your financial aid.

Students will be sent an email to their FAU email address notifying them of documents needed to complete the processing of their financial aid.

After all necessary documents are submitted to the Financial Aid Office, students will be offered up to their maximum eligibility and notified via their FAU email address that they have offers to accept online (the email will also have instructions on how to accept offers).

The Offer Summary by Term is an actual offer letter stating the Financial aid offered and the breakdown of allocated funds per term. Students may print this page for their personal records. This page is for Informational Purposes ONLY. Students must go to the Accept Offers link to formally accept an offer decision online.

Disbursement of aid is dependent upon your enrollment status and compliance with the offer provisions. FAU reserves the right to revise this offer upon receipt of information which affects a student’s eligibility. All offers are based on continued eligibility and are contingent upon the availability of funds (i.e. a student was offered a full Federal Pell Grant but is actually enrolled half-time - - the student will be offered the Federal Pell Grant for half-time status).

Some scholarships and the Federal Pell Grant will be automatically ACCEPTED on the system. All other types of aid will have to be ACCEPTED or DECLINED. Click on the Accept Offers link and for each offer, in the offer decision column, select Accept, Accept Partial, or Decline.
NOTE: If you select Accept Partial in the offer decision column, then you will need to enter an amount in the Accept Partial Amount column (remembering that all your amounts, even partial, will be split between Fall and Spring, when you are accepting in the Fall). Make sure that you read the Terms and Conditions of Offers Document and then click the Submit Decision button when finished.
If students want to accept ALL offers offered without making changes to the amounts, students can click on the Accept Full Amount All Offers button.

Students may submit an Offer Revision Request form to revise their offers. Select the appropriate Revision Request form for your situation. Click here to go to the Forms to Download Page to view forms.

Disbursement of aid is a function of the Controller’s Office, beginning the third week of classes. Click on the Account Summary by Term link to view financial aid offers that have been processed/disbursed and if the student has received a financial aid refund. If the student has a balance after all financial aid has disbursed, the student will see the amount that they owe the University in the Account Balance field for that academic year.

Students who receive a financial refund may have this refund direct deposited into their existing bank account. In Self-Service, click on the Main Menu link, then click on Direct Deposit for Financial Aid. Follow the instructions on establishing or updating your bank account information.

The Short Term Advance is a University monetary advance available to assist degree-seeking students enrolled at least half-time with:

Purchasing textbooks
Emergency funds relating to educational expenses
Unanticipated living expenses
Keep in mind that the Short Term Advance is NOT a source to assist with paying tuition and/or other related fees.

Students must:

be degree-seeking
be enrolled at least half-time
have an FAU institutional GPA of 2.0
NOT have an outstanding balance with the University
establish direct deposit
be at least 18 years old (if not, the Parental Short Term Advance application will need to be submitted. This form is located on the Forms to Download section of the Financial Aid website.)

The Short Term Advance is located on the Money Matters tile of MYFAU.

The Short Term Advance application is available about 2 weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. The online application will close approximately 2-3 weeks after disbursements for the last part of term begin.

Students are ONLY allowed one Short Term Advance per semester. Preference will be given to full-time students when funds are limited.

Students can borrow up to $750 each semester.

There is a $5.00 fee that will be assessed each time a Short Term Advance is processed.

No. Students will have to establish direct deposit. Funds will be direct deposited in the student's existing bank account.

Actual approvals don't begin until disbursements start for the term, so if you are checking your status before disbursements begin, you will only see a Requested Amount and not an Approved Amount. If the student meets ALL eligibility requirements, the Short Term Advance will process at least 3 BUSINESS days before the first day of classes. Learn how to check the status of Short Term Advance.

Funds should be direct deposited in student's bank account within 2-3 BUSINESS days AFTER it has been approved/disbursed (sometimes sooner). Remember the Approved Amount will show $0 until disbursements begin.

It depends. Federal and state financial aid (Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work Study, Direct Loans, Bright Futures, Florida Student Assistance Grant, First Generation Grant, and others) will not pay for courses that do not apply to your degree. If a course does not apply to your degree, that means that it is not required for you to complete your degree program. Other types of university financial aid - such as university grants and scholarships - may pay for courses that are not degree applicable.

Federal Pell grant disburses based on your enrollment intensity (for more information on Enrollment Intensity, please visit Grants | Florida Atlantic University Only courses which count towards your degree program will be used in determining your enrollment intensity for Federal Pell grant purposes. For example, if you are enrolled in 6 credits of courses which are degree applicable and 6 credits of courses which are not degree applicable, you are only considered half time to have an enrollment intensity of 50% for Federal Pell grant purposes and will receive half of your offered Federal Pell grant. To receive your full Federal Pell grant, you must take at least 12 credits (or 100% Enrollment Intensity) which apply to your program of study.

Enrollment status for federal Direct loan purposes will be based only on courses which are degree applicable. To be eligible for Direct loans, undergraduate students must be enrolled half time (6 credits). Therefore, if you are an undergraduate student you must be enrolled in at least 6 credits which count towards your program of study in order to receive a Direct Loan. If you are not enrolled in at least 6 credits which are degree applicable, the Direct Loan will be cancelled for the term. Graduate students are also required to be enrolled half time (4.5 credits in fall or spring, 3 credits in summer) in credits which apply to the degree in order to receive federal loans.

Yes, if your academic record indicates a double major or double degree, federal and state financial aid can be paid based on courses that are applicable for both programs.

Yes, as long as your declared minor is appearing on your academic record, courses applicable to the minor will be used in calculating your eligibility for federal and state financial aid.

To receive Federal Work Study funds, you must be enrolled at least half time (6 credits) in courses which apply to your degree.

Some non-federal and non-state funds such as FAU Undergraduate Grant and FAU scholarships may pay based on courses that do not apply to your degree. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for additional information.

If you are an undergraduate student, you can verify that your classes will count towards your degree by running a Degree Audit Report. If DARS does not list your course(s) as degree-applicable, but you believe it is part of the degree requirements, contact your academic advisor for clarification. If you are a graduate student, please confer with your academic/faculty advisor.

Once you receive a passing grade in a course, only one additional graded attempt for the same course is eligible for federal aid. Any additional attempts beyond this limit will not be funded. Exceptions may be made for cases where the student’s program requires enrollment in same course on a continuing basis over several semesters, with each attempt having significantly different course content (such as fine arts or thesis/dissertation courses).

All students are assigned a budget, or “cost of attendance”, which represents the maximum amount of aid that they can potentially receive. Your cost of attendance is partly based on the number of credits which you are taking. Only credits that count towards your program of study will be used in determining your cost of attendance.

Federal regulations require including your parent’s legal spouse, even if they are a step parent who does not support you.

You can use the IRS web services to request a non-filers letter: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript.

Per federal regulations, for FAFSA purposes, you are typically considered dependent until you are 24 years old. If you think you might have special circumstances, contact your assigned financial aid advisor using instructions found at: /finaid/contact/financial-counselor/.

No. You may not list anyone who does not live in your home even if you can prove that you are providing over 50% of their support.

You may. All self-prepared 1040 must be physically signed in the proper place in ink and dated with the date of submission to the IRS. Also, you must submit Schedules 1, 2 and/or 3 if they are part of the return.

When verification is completed, you must acknowledge the amounts listed on the tax return you are submitting are true and correct with a physical signature.

Completing verification allows you to receive all federal aid for which you are eligible. Federal Direct Loans are part of the federal aid package and therefore verification must be completed before you can be offered Federal Direct Loans.

Sometimes the federal system selects students for verification 5 after verification 4 has been completed. Yes, this must be completed to be offered aid. Florida Atlantic University also reserves the right to request verification on a case by case basis.

The federal selection for verification is typically random. Some years you might be selected and other years you might not. Always complete FAFSA early to avoid any delays.

Congratulations! To make your acceptance official and secure your spot at Florida Atlantic, you must submit your non-refundable admissions deposit in your Owldone portal by the deposit deadline.

If this is your first time logging into Owldone, click “Activate your FAUNet ID” and follow the instructions. You can then log in to Owldone and click “Pay Admissions Deposit.”

Learn more about admissions deposits and deadlines.

Note: students are required to submit their deposit before applying for housing. Please take special note of the priority housing deadline.

You may be accepted to a different entry term than the one you applied for. You can view your entry term in your official acceptance letter and in the “Welcome” tab of your Owldone portal.

No. After successfully completing your summer courses, you can continue taking classes at Florida Atlantic in the Fall.

The Jump Start and STEM Bridge programs are uniquely designed to support students in achieving a successful start to their college career. Admission into these programs will give students an opportunity to enroll at Florida Atlantic while adjusting to the rigors of college coursework. Students are admitted to Summer or Fall based on their overall academic profile. Learn more about these admissions programs.

The Biology Immersion Program connects incoming students with Biology faculty, peer mentors and researchers through two summer courses prior to their freshman year. Learn more about this program and how to apply.

Admission is term-specific based on your academic credentials at the time of application. We are not accepting change of entry terms from Summer to Fall. However, if you were accepted for Fall and want to start in the Summer, you may complete a change of entry form.

Florida Prepaid students will have their Florida Prepaid accounts billed automatically after the drop/add period every term based on the number of credit hours enrolled. Learn more.

Log in to your Bright Futures account and designate Florida Atlantic as your university. Scholarship funds will then automatically be sent to Florida Atlantic University.

Please note that Bright Futures funds are sent to Florida Atlantic prior to each semester. Disbursements are made to your account after the drop/add period. Learn more.

Yes. All students must submit their non-refundable admissions deposit in Owldone before applying for housing. The housing application will become available 20 minutes after your admissions deposit has been paid.

Be sure to adhere to all housing application deadlines, including the housing priority deadline, as housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. See all deadlines.

No, students are not required to live on the Boca Raton campus. For students who wish to live on campus, please note the priority housing date. Housing is limited and will fill up, so we highly recommend you apply for housing in Owldone and submit your housing deposit by the priority housing date.

After paying your deposit, it is time to get Owldone! In your Owldone portal, you will find a checklist of everything you need to complete before classes start. Some tasks will become available immediately after you pay your deposit, while other tasks will become available later in the spring.

Yes. Please contact our Student Accessibility Services Office. You must be an accepted student to register with the SAS.

To verify your residency, submit the Residency Affidavit in your Owldone portal. All students are required to verify residency for tuition purposes.

Please wait 4-6 weeks for your Residency Affidavit to be reviewed. If additional documentation is needed, our residency team will contact you via your FAU email.

Learn more about Residency.

Yes. All students are required to verify residency for tuition purposes.

You can sign up for Student Orientation, Academics, and Resources (SOAR) in your Owldone portal. Registration opens in early March, and in-person SOAR takes place over the summer. There are several different orientation dates, and the spots are first-come, first-served. Families are also welcome to attend orientation. Learn more about first-year SOAR.

View our Cost of Attendance.

The first step of course registration is Online Advising. You can complete Online Advising in your Owldone portal when it opens in March. After you submit your Online Advising form, an academic advisor will contact you via your FAU email address with instructions on how to register for classes. Note: Students can register for courses after signing up for orientation and providing proof of immunizations.

For important dates, view our Academic Calendar.

Please refer to the Exam Credit page for details.

Yes. After you graduate, you must submit your official final high school transcript with your graduation date listed. You must also submit official final transcripts from every post-secondary institution (i.e. dual enrollment) you have attended.

Please request that your high school/post-secondary institutions send your official final transcript directly to Florida Atlantic. We recommend transcripts be sent electronically, via:

• Naviance/SCOIR/Common App (typically used by high schools)
• FASTER (preferred method for Florida public higher education institutions)
• SMART/Joint Service Transcript (military records)
• Parchment
• National Student Clearinghouse

Official transcripts can also be mailed directly from your high school in a sealed envelope (if the seal is broken, we cannot accept the transcript as official). Hard copies will require additional time for evaluation. Official transcripts can be mailed to the following address:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road – SU80
P.O. Box 3091
Boca Raton, FL. 33431-0991

Applicants are reviewed for their high school GPA, course selection, performance in academic core courses and their standardized test scores. In 2025, the middle 50% of first-year students who were admitted to FAU had a GPA between 3.68 and 4.31 (on a 5-point scale, recalculated based on academic core courses), SAT scores between 1090 and 1280, ACT scores from 22 to 27 or CLT scores between 72 and 90. If you’re applying to a specific program, you might also need to audition or submit a portfolio.

Read more about FAU admissions requirements.

The majority of FAU 2024 graduates (70%) were employed in the fall of 2024. Our graduates report that they earn an average starting salary of $56,925. Our career center prepares students for their futures through career coaching services that cover everything from assessments to interviewing skills to internships. We also hold career fairs throughout the year.

Learn more about FAU’s Career Center.

Our Boca Raton campus is just 1.8 miles from the beach, and our five other campuses offer easy beach access or city living. Our students can join more than 400 clubs and organizations, attend Division I sport events, live in apartment-like housing on campus and participate in activities from yoga to lectures.

Discover the entire FAU student experience.

Not at all. Our admissions counselors are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to provide one-on-one support. Plus, Sunny (AI Recruiter) is available 24/7 to ensure your questions are answered anytime, even after hours.

If you’re reaching out during business hours, you can always ask Sunny to connect you directly with an admissions counselor.

Sunny only accepts live calls, but don't be shy - she is super friendly! Give her a call today and see for yourself.

However, you can text with her if you have a College Vine account. Sign up here.

Sunny is fluent in over 30 languages, including English, German, Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, French, and many others. If you need assistance in a specific language not listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact our office directly.

No, not all degree programs require a standardized test for admissions. Click here to view admission requirements for each degree program.

GRE – 5 years
GMAT – 5 years
TOEFL – 2 years
IELTS – 2 years
Duolingo – 2 years

The admission requirements for FAU's graduate programs vary. Click here to view the admission requirements for each graduate degree program. For any questions specific to a graduate program, please refer to the department contact information provided and contact them directly.

All prospective students must complete the Graduate College application online. Detailed application instructions for domestic and international students are provided on the Graduate College website. To view these instructions please click here.

Applications can be completed at your own pace. The application can be saved and completed at a later date. However, incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

Foreign Credential Evaluation: Graduate applicants who completed all or part of their education abroad are required to have their foreign credentials evaluated. Depending on the program, the evaluation required will be a “general” or a “course-by-course” evaluation with a grade point average from each institution attended. Applicants have two options for obtaining foreign credential evaluations:

Option 1) Florida Atlantic University will evaluate transcripts internally FREE of charge. Note: Evaluations completed by FAU are only valid for FAU admission purposes. If you choose this option, official transcripts and English translations must arrive 30 days prior to your application deadline date. To find more information on internal evaluations, visit fau.edu/graduate/apply/foreign-credential-evaluation/.
Option 2) Choose an independent evaluating company who is a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member and send your transcripts directly to the evaluating company. Evaluations done by a NACES member organization must be completed with authenticated documents. Evaluations completed by a NACES member should be sent directly to GradCAS and EngineeringCAS; hard copies should be sent to Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Graduate College, SU-80, Room 101, Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991.
All application portals (GradCAS, EngineeringCAS and College of Business) provide the option to have FAU complete the evaluation of your translated transcripts.

Yes. You must complete a separate application and pay the application fee for each degree program to which you apply.

GradCAS: College of Arts and Letters, College of Education, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Science, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice.
https://help.liaisonedu.com/GradCAS_Applicant_Help_Center

US and English-Canadian Transcripts

Electronic (preferred): GradCAS accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Clearinghouse.
Hardcopy: Send hard copies of transcripts to the address below.
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471
International Transcripts:
For internal evaluations, FAU only accepts international transcripts in hardcopy. Send to address below. For policy information on the submission of transcripts and translations, click here.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
NACES evaluations - send directly to GradCAS
EngineeringCAS: College of Engineering and Computer Science
https://help.liaisonedu.com/EngineeringCAS_Applicant_Help_Center

US and English-Canadian Transcripts

Electronic (preferred): EngineeringCAS accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Clearinghouse.
Hardcopy: Send hardcopy of transcripts to address below
EngineeringCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9121
Watertown, MA 02471
International Transcripts:
For internal evaluations, FAU only accepts international transcripts in hardcopy. Send to address below. For policy information on the submission of transcripts and translations, click here.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
NACES evaluations - send directly to EngineeringCAS.
College of Business: All College of Business applications.

Electronic (preferred): FAU accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions Parchment, and National Clearinghouse.
Hardcopy: Send hardcopy of transcripts to address below.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
International Transcripts: For internal evaluations, FAU only accepts international transcripts in hardcopy. Send to address below. For policy information on the submission of transcripts and translations, click here.
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Graduate College, SU 80, Room 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
NACES evaluations – send to address above or graduatecollege@fau.edu.

Yes, the Graduate College needs to receive official transcripts from all the institutions you have attended.

No. FAU only accepts official transcripts.

Completed applications are evaluated by the department/program in which the applicant expects to enroll. The department/program admits or denies an applicant based upon the program’s specified criteria. Once a decision has been made, the Graduate College will notify the applicant by email to check their admissions decision online.

Once you are admitted the Center for Global Engagement office will contact you about processing your I -20. More information is available on the Center for Global Engagement website here.

The Military and Veterans Affairs office offers numerous resources for veterans. To learn more about military benefits please click here.

The Department of Housing and Residential Education offers on-campus housing options and off-campus housing options across campuses

Please visit our Newly Admitted Student webpage for newly admitted student information and helpful tips to get you started, including a new student checklist, registration information, and MyFAU account log-in instructions.

Yes, the Graduate College hosts New Student Orientations. The orientations are not mandatory, but all students are strongly encouraged to attend. A non-refundable orientation fee of $35.00 is assessed to all students, regardless of their attendance.

Some academic programs also host new student orientations, which may be mandatory. All new students should contact their graduate degree program with regard to mandatory, program-specific orientations.

Please visit the Graduate College Orientation Manual for detailed instructions regarding logging into MyFAU.

A “Z” number is a student ID used for identification purposes within FAU. A “Z” number is assigned as follows:

GradCAS: When an admission decision is made on your application, you will receive an email from the Graduate College with your “Z” number and portal link to access the status of your admission decision.

EngineeringCAS: When an admission decision is made on your application, you will receive an email from the Graduate College with your “Z” number and portal link to access the status of your admission decision.

CSDCAS: When an admission decision is made on your application, you will receive an email from the Graduate College with your “Z” number and portal link to access the status of your admission decision.

College of Business: A “Z” number is assigned once you submit an application.

For all information on in-state Florida Residency for graduate students, click here.

Yes. For more information, contact gabenefits@fau.edu or 561.297.2428. You may also visit our Graduate College Financing Your Eduation page: fau.edu/graduate/resources/financing-your-education/.

If you have any additional questions feel free to contact the Graduate College by telephone at 561-297-3624 and by email at gcadmissions@fau.edu.

For more information on FAU Financial Aid, click here.

To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the claimant (person claiming residency for the student; maybe a parent, spouse, legal guardian, or the student themselves) must have established and maintained legal residence and physical presence in Florida for at least 12 months before the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is being sought. The law allows U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or legal aliens granted indefinite stay by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to be classified as a Florida resident if the applicant, or the claimant in cases where the student is dependent, has met the requirement of residency in the state for at least 12 months preceding the first day of classes. Persons who do not meet the following requirements may be classified as a Florida resident only if they fall within one of the qualifications by exception as noted in Section 1009.21, Florida Statutes.

If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you will be classified as an independent student for the determination of residency for tuition purposes (documentation proving independent status will be required):
• Will you be 24 years old or older by the first day of classes for the term for which you wish to enroll at FAU?
• At the beginning of the school year will you be working on a master's, specialist or doctorate program (such as MA, MBA, MD, JD, PhD, EdD, or graduate certificate, etc.)?
• As of today, are you married? ( Answer "yes" if you are separated but not divorced.)
• Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you?
• Do you have dependents (other than children or spouse) who live with you and who receive more than half of their support from you?
• Are both of your parents deceased, or are you (or were you until age 18) a ward or dependent of the court or state?
• Are you currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training?
• Do you provide a minimum of 51 percent of your own support? (Documents such as tax return, W-2 forms, pay stubs, employer earning verification will be required.)

Proving Financial Independence:

If you feel you qualify as an independent student because you provide a minimum of 51 percent of your own support, you must prove that you are self-supporting (especially true for those who are under the age of 24). Based on the cost of attendance, it will be determined whether the student meets requirements for being considered financially independent for the purposes of establishing residency for tuition purposes.

Admissions staff will evaluate each student's independence eligibility based on number of credit hours enrolled, number of full-time hours worked, federal income tax return information for the student and parent(s), student income, and other factors.

In order for the student to prove that they provide at least 51 percent of their own support, the following information is required:

Documents required:

1. Most recent federal income tax returns
2. W-2 forms
3. Pay stubs
4. Proof that the student is no longer claimed as a dependent by their parent or legal guardian.
5. Copy of parent's most recent federal income tax return.

A claimant is the person who is providing evidence of the establishment of permanent legal residence in Florida. *For independent students, the claimant is the student. Documentation substantiating independent status will be required. (Please see the Proving Financial Independence Section ) *The claimant can be the student's spouse (marriage certificate required). (Please see " Qualification by Exception " section for more information.)

The claimant must provide documentation proving both legal ties and physical presence in the state of Florida. Documents must be dated/issued at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which Florida residency is sought. The claimant must demonstrate the establishment of a bona fide domicile in Florida and absence of legal ties to another state. No single document is conclusive.

Applicants who have been accepted to an FAU Graduate Degree Program may submit residency documents by clicking the link below:
Submit Proof of Florida Residency Here

Please contact gcresidency@fau.edu for more information or if you have difficulty accessing the residency portal.

First Tier (at least two or more documents submitted must be from this list, however, more may be needed)
• A Florida voter’s registration card.
• A Florida driver’s license.
• A State of Florida identification card.
• A Florida vehicle registration.
• Proof of a permanent home in Florida which is occupied as a primary residence by the individual or by the individual’s parent if the individual is a dependent child.
• Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida.
• Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years (2 or more years) if the Florida high school diploma or GED was earned within the last 12 months.
• Proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida for at least 30 hours per week for a consecutive 12-month period.

Second Tier (may be used in conjunction with one document from First Tier, but more may be needed as determined by the Residency Officer)
• A declaration of domicile in Florida.
• A Florida professional or occupational license.
• Florida incorporation.
• A document evidencing verifiable family ties to a Florida resident, as defined by tuition purposes.
• Proof of membership in a Florida-based charitable or professional organization.
• Any other documentation that supports the student’s request for resident status, including, but not limited to, utility bills and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; a lease agreement and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; or an official state, federal, or court document evidencing legal ties to Florida.

Residency Email: gcresidency@fau.edu
Residency Phone: 561-297-1380

• I am a qualified beneficiary under the terms of the Florida Prepaid College Program (s. 1009.98, Florida Statutes). (Required: Copy of Florida Prepaid Recipient card).
• I am married to a person who has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least the past 12 consecutive months. I now have established legal residence and intend to make Florida my permanent home. (Required: copy of marriage certificate and/or other documents required to establish residency).
• I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. I am transferring to another Florida state postsecondary institution within 12 months of the previous enrollment. (Required: Evidence of previous enrollment as a FL resident).
• I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. I abandoned my Florida domicile less than 12 months ago and am now re-establishing Florida legal residence.
• Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States residing or stationed in this state, their spouses and dependent children, and active drilling members of the Florida National Guard. (Required: Copy of military orders or DD2058 showing home of record).
• Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States and their spouses and dependents attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment Rule 6A‐10.044, F.A.C., Form FRD‐1 Effective December, 2015 Page 3 where they are stationed, if such military establishment is within a county contiguous to Florida. (Required: Copy of military orders).
• United States citizens living on the Isthmus of Panama, who have completed 12 consecutive months of college work at the Florida State University Panama Canal Branch, and their spouses and dependent children. (Required: Copy of marriage certificate or proof of dependency).
• Full-time instructional and administrative personnel employed by state public schools and institutions of higher education and their spouses and dependent children. (Required: Employment Verification).
• Students from Latin America and the Caribbean who receive scholarships from the federal or state government. Any student classified pursuant to this paragraph shall attend, on a full-time basis, a Florida institution of higher education. (Required: proof of scholarship and Latin America or Caribbean residency.)
• Southern Regional Education Board’s Academic Common Market graduate students attending Florida’s state universities. (Required: Certification letter from State Academic Common Market Coordinator).
• Full-time employees of state agencies or political subdivisions of the state when the student fees are paid by the state agency or political subdivision for the purpose of job-related law enforcement or corrections training. (Required: Employment verification/payment agreement).
• McKnight Doctoral Fellows and Finalists who are United States citizens. (Required: Verification from graduate studies).
• United States citizens living outside the United States who are teaching at a Department of Defense Dependent School or in an American International School and who enroll in a graduate level education program which leads to a Florida teaching certificate. (Required: Proof of enrollment in graduate program for FL teaching certificate).
• Active duty members of the Canadian military residing or stationed in this state under the North American Air Defense (NORAD) agreement, and their spouses and dependent children, attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment where they are stationed. (Required: Proof of active duty membership for specified purpose).
• Active duty members of a foreign nation’s military who are serving as liaison officers and are residing or stationed in this state, and their spouses and dependent children, attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment where the foreign liaison officer is stationed. (Required: Proof of active duty membership for specified purpose).

Non-US citizens such as permanent resident aliens, parolees, asylees, and other legal aliens granted indefinite stay who have applied and been approved by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, and non-immigrants holding eligible visas may be considered as Florida residents for tuition purposes, provided they meet the 12 month Florida residency requirements.

Eligible Immigration Documentation and Visa Categories:

• Permanent Resident Card
• Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551
• Passport stamped "Processed for I-551 Temporary Evidence of Law for Permanent Residence" with date
• Notice of Action Letter I-797 stating approved for permanent residency
• Employment Authorization Card with valid category A1-A09, C08, C09, C24 or C25
• Parolee I-94 Arrival/Departure Record stamped "Paroled pursuant to [Provision of Law & Date]"
• Asylee I-94 Arrival /Departure Record stamped "Asylum Status Granted"
• Asylum Office Letter stating request for asylum has been granted
• Order of an Immigration Judge stating application for asylum has been granted
• Refugee I-94 Arrival/Departure Record stamped "Admitted as a Refugee pursuant to Section 207 of the Act"
• Passport stamped " Admitted as Refugee pursuant to Section 207 of the Act"
• Eligible Visa categories: A, E, G, H-1B, H-1C ( classification expires 12-2-2011), I, K, L, N, NATO 1-7, O-1, R, S, T, U and V

• A student who comes to Florida to enroll full-time in a state institution of higher learning as an out-of-state resident and continuously enrolls will not normally meet the Florida residency requirements for in-state tuition, regardless of the length of time enrolled.
• Simply living in the state of Florida for a 12 month period or longer and/or attending school in Florida does not automatically result in qualification for in-state residency.
• To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes you must be a U.S citizen, permanent resident alien, a legal alien granted indefinite stay by Homeland Security, or qualify under one the of the special categories outlined on the Qualifications by Exception page.
• Documents supporting a student's claim for Florida residency must be dated, issued or filed at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which residency is being sought.
• Students who are dependent on out-of-state parents are presumed to be legal residents of the same state as their parents. Residence in the state of Florida must be for the purpose of establishing a permanent home and not merely incident to enrollment at an institution of higher education.
• A marriage license/certificate is required in all cases where a spouse is claiming residency on their partner's behalf.
• Leases and employment verification show physical presence only. Additional information is required to show legal ties to the state of
• Florida in order to qualify for residency.
• Retaining legal ties to any state other than Florida is considered evidence that can disqualify a student from being considered as a bona fide resident of Florida. Example: having a license from another state is considered a legal tie to a state other than Florida.

Bona Fide Domicile: A person's predominant and principal state of residence and their place of abode that they recognize and intend to maintain as their permanent home.

Claimant: The person who is providing evidence of the establishment of permanent legal residence in Florida. For independent students, the claimant is the student. For dependent students, the claimant can be the student's parent, legal guardian or spouse.

Declaration of Domicile: A sworn statement which states that you reside in and maintain a place of abode in the Florida County of residence in which the document is filed. The signed and notarized document is filed with the Clerk of Courts and states that you relinquish all legal ties with your previous state of residence. The document must be filed 12 months prior to the start of the semester for which Florida residency is sought.

Legal Guardian: A legal guardian is appointed by the Florida court system. If the claimant is the court-appointed legal guardian, the student must submit a copy of the court decree naming the claimant as their guardian. A person other than a parent who claims the student as a dependent for income tax purposes is not considered the student's legal guardian. Notarized letters and Power of Attorney paperwork are not considered legal guardianship documents.

Physical Presence: It is important to note that living or attending school in Florida is not tantamount to establishing a legal residence for tuition purposes. Maintaining a legal residence in Florida requires substantial physical presence as a condition. It is imperative that the required 12 month qualifying period be for the purpose of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than for the purpose of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education.

Legal Ties: Documents showing legal ties to the state of Florida
• Florida Driver's License
• Florida Voter's Registration Card
• Florida Vehicle Registration
• Florida Vehicle Title
• Declaration of Domicile
• Proof of Purchase of a Permanent Home in Florida that is occupied as primary residence
• Proof of Permanent Full-Time Employment
• Florida Professional or Occupational License
• Florida Incorporation
• Benefit Histories from Florida Agencies or Public Assistance Programs

In cases where a student's residency is denied by the university, they will receive written notification of their residency status along with a Residency Classification Appeal form. Students may appeal their residency classification decision by submitting a completed Residency Classification Appeal form along with any additional supporting documentation or personal statement. The student's case will be referred to the residency appeal committee for review. The residency appeal committee will render a final decision in writing to the student. Letters will also be issued for deferred decisions, should the committee request additional information.

Students begin their studies in the summer (late June – August) for full-time enrollment in the fall.
If they complete the summer successfully, then they progress to the fall term as a full-time student. Learn more about our Jump Start program

The STEM Bridge Program is to support students in achieving a successful start with the rigors of college-level coursework in science and math, as these are the classes which lay the groundwork for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and College of Engineering and Computer Science. Students are considered for entry in the summer and continue in the fall part-time, or begin part-time in the fall, and are required to earn a “C” or better in any math or science courses in their first term of enrollment to continue in any of our STEM majors. Students who do not earn the minimum grades will be required to change their major. Learn more about STEM Bridge Program.

Florida Atlantic offers a limited number of students full-time enrollment in the spring. Students can also take advantage of the Florida State College System or the study abroad Direct Transfer Pathway in the summer/fall before starting their college careers at Florida Atlantic University in the Spring. Learn more about Spring entry.

Freshman/First-Year students entering Florida Atlantic during Summer Term three (June 27-August 7) are strongly encouraged to participate in this newly designed Biology Course and Field/Lab experience.

Biology Immersion students will enroll in person on our Boca Raton campus in one general education course and one Biological Sciences course featuring immersive, faculty-guided lab experiences.

Examples of immersive learning opportunities may include:
• Exploring Florida Atlantic's on-campus conservation area to observe tortoises and owls while also using the site to study antibiotic research and discovery
• Visiting the nearby Gumbo Limbo marine laboratory to investigate sand temperatures, sea turtles, biodiversity, and animal conservation
• Gaining hands-on experience with microscopes and developing skills in interpreting scientific papers and graphs

Learn more about the Biology Immersion Program.

The Link2FAU program provides guaranteed admission* to Florida Atlantic University following the completion of your Associate of Arts degree through one of our partner state colleges (Broward College, Indian River State College, Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College).

A Link2FAU advisor will help you navigate prerequisites for your intended undergraduate program and you will have an opportunity to participate in Florida Atlantic activities. If you live outside of the service area for Link2FAU, our transfer admissions counselors can assist you in planning your transfer journey.

The Study Abroad with Verto's Direct Transfer Pathway partnership with Verto Education provides the exciting opportunity to start college abroad with guaranteed* Direct Transfer Admission to Florida Atlantic University.

The Direct Transfer opportunity offers a transferable, international year developed to help you achieve a rewarding start to college. Verto Education aims to enrich the college experience by combining academic learning with travel and cultural immersion. The curriculum helps you gain life experience and academic success that you can then bring to Florida Atlantic’s campus.

Verto Study Abroad Location Options:
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Florence, Italy
• London, England
• Prague, Czech Republic
• Seville, Spain

Start by submitting your interest to Verto to get ahead of program and scholarship deadlines and explore what Florida Atlantic’s Direct Transfer Admissions Pathway has to offer.

Students should refer to the Academic Program Guides for their major's math requirement and other recommended courses.

You should email admissions@fau.edu to notify the FAU Office of Admission that you do not plan to attend and to have your admission application canceled. If you are no longer interested in attending FAU after Verto we recommend you work with your Verto Care Team to finalize alternate plans.

Students should enroll in MAC 1105 (College Algebra, preferred math), MAT 1033 (Intermediate Algebra), MGF 1130 (Mathematical Thinking), or MGF 1131 (Mathematics in Context). Refer to the Academic Program Guides for your major's math requirements.

Students need to have an overall 2.5 GPA to enroll at FAU in January. If you do not achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA, please contact the Office of Admissions to discuss remaining at the state college to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree.

It depends and also does not make a difference for your admission to FAU. Non-degree students cannot receive federal financial aid, so if you will be dependent on financial aid to pay tuition, we recommend applying as a degree-seeking student.

Yes; however, you must contact Bright Futures and/or Florida Prepaid as soon as you register for classes and inform them that you will be attending your chosen College in the Florida College System and would like your funds to be sent there.

For Bright Futures, your College in the Florida College System must be identified as your Post-Secondary Institution (PSI). To update your PSI, contact Florida Bright Futures Scholarship (1-888-827-2004).

Contact Florida Prepaid to ensure your funds are allocated to the correct institution. Each College in the Florida College System likely has a website with additional information.

Be sure to contact these agencies upon finaliziing your Spring enrollment at FAU to ensure your funds are transfered appropriately.

The Office of Admissions requires an official, final high school transcript sent directly from your school to the University. If you have dual enrollment credit, you must also send official college transcript(s).

All official test scores (ACT, SAT, and/or CLT) must be sent by the respective testing agency to Florida Atlantic.

All official high school transcripts, dual enrollment transcripts, and test scores must be received by August 1. At that time, we will compare the transcript with the submitted SSAR for accuracy and check your senior grades. Any SSAR inaccuracies and/or any grade below C in the senior year is subject to your admission being rescinded. A cumulative, dual enrollment college GPA below 2.5 may cause your offer of admission to be rescinded.

If you have taken any college courses after high school graduation, you need to send FAU Admissions your official transcript(s) before the start of spring term.

All official AICE, AP, IB, and CLEP results must be sent to FAU from the respective testing agencies by August 1.

Living on the Boca Raton campus is optional. The housing application is a separate process. The housing application for the spring semester will open on October 1 and close when all spaces have been filled.

We anticipate a high demand for on-campus housing for the spring semester. For more information about Housing and Residential Education, visit fau.edu/housing. Housing applications can be submitted through the Owldone Portal. Additional resources for off-campus housing are available at offcampushousing.fau.edu.

Student Orientation, Academics, and Resources (SOAR) will take place in the fall, with both online and in-person options. After you commit to FAU by paying the non-refundable $200 tuition deposit, you can reserve your spot for SOAR.

Incoming Spring students must pay a non-refundable $200 tuition deposit to secure their enrollment. This will show as a $200 credit on the university bill after students register for spring courses. This fee saves your seat in classes.

If students are eligible for a Pell Grant, they may be able to waive the $200 fee.

Florida Atlantic admits a select number of students for the summer, fall and spring terms. The Jump Start program is for students who start in the summer – to get a Jump Start on the rigors of college courses. This can provide a smoother transition from high school to college-level coursework.

The six-week semester will include two general education courses that are three credits each. They count in any intended major plus a zero-credit i-Succeed course that focuses on success strategies. Courses can be taken in-person or online.

Starting in the summer helps your path to a 4-Year Graduation. Benefits include:
• Lighten future semester course loads
• Create scheduling flexibility for internships, research experiences, study abroad, or part-time jobs
• The State University System of Florida requires nine credits of study to be taken in the summer before a student graduates. Enrolling in Jump Start satisfies six of the nine.

Students may contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions directly at admissions@fau.edu or 561-
297-3040 to discuss a change of entry request further.

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