8 NSU Health Professions Division • access their grades • register for and drop courses • view their course schedule • access their online degree evaluation (Degree Works) • obtain enrollment verification • change their primary and mailing addresses and phone numbers • apply for student employment • sign the Student Enrollment Agreement The Office of Student Financial Aid The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) is dedicated to assisting students in making well-informed decisions regarding the funding of their education at NSU. The office administers grants, scholarships, and loans and prepares student financial aid award offers based on federal and state regulations and institutional guidelines. It provides information on the application processes for financial aid and veterans educational benefits and counsels students on proactive debt management strategies and financial literacy. The office also monitors student Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid eligibility and awards scholarships from internal and external sources. Students may receive financial aid guidance in person, by email, or by telephone. For more details, including contact information, visit nova.edu/financialaid/ or call (954) 262-3380 or 800-541-6682, ext. 23380. Financial Aid Checklist 1. Complete the FAFSA. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov annually. It becomes available each October 1 for aid in the following award year. The earlier students apply, the better chance they have of being considered for maximum available funds. To apply for Florida grants and scholarships, undergraduate students must complete the NSU State Aid Application available on the financial aid website at nova.edu/financialaid/forms. 2. Identify and Apply for Scholarships. Institutional and external scholarship opportunities are available to assist students in meeting their educational goals. The best resource for up-to-date information is the NSU scholarship website located at nova.edu/financialaid/scholarships. Students will find information on how to apply, as well as resources to help them identify scholarships. Students should commit to continually identifying and applying for scholarships. This type of financial aid does not have to be repaid. 3. Plan for Housing and Meal Expenses. The budget includes a housing and meal component. Students must ensure they budget for these expenses if they intend to live on campus. 4. Check Your Financial Aid Account Frequently. Students are expected to log in to SharkLink at sharklink.nova. edu and regularly check their financial aid status to ensure there are no outstanding requirements. Students should confirm their admissions status, as they must have completed all admissions requirements in order for financial aid funds to be disbursed. 5. Submit Additional Documents and Complete a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling. Some students may be required to submit additional documents prior to being awarded. Students will be notified of outstanding requirements via NSU (SharkLink) email. Requirements (outstanding and completed) can also be viewed in SharkLink. Students interested in receiving Federal Direct Loans will be required to complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) and entrance counseling at studentaid.gov. 6. Accept, Decline, or Modify Your Loan and Federal WorkStudy Award(s). The financial aid award notice provides students with detailed instructions on how to accept, decline, or modify a financial aid award. Loan awards are not disbursed, and students are not able to apply for student employment jobs in JobX, until this step has been completed. 7. Register for Classes (early). In order for students to receive any federal Title IV or state financial aid (grants, scholarships, Federal Work-Study, and loans), they must register for the minimum number of credits that are required for degree/certificate completion (degreeapplicable), as published in the catalog from the year the student matriculated. Enrollment requirements for federal and state grants vary. Students awarded federal direct loans must be enrolled at least half time in degree-applicable courses. Half-time enrollment is defined as 6 degree-applicable credits per semester for undergraduate students. For graduate and professional students, half-time status varies by program. Private loan enrollment requirements vary by lender. Students should register as early as possible to ensure timely disbursement of their financial aid funds. Return of Title IV Funds Any student who withdraws from all Title IV-eligible courses within an academic semester may be required to return unearned financial aid funds. The Return of Title IV Funds regulation is based on the premise that students earn financial aid for each calendar day they attend classes. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with a financial aid counselor before dropping or withdrawing from courses, so they may
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