Financial Aid - Are You Ready?

Checklist

Use OASIS - Online Access Student Information System

Need help with “How-To” use OASIS?

Keep your e-mail current in OASIS.

Financial Aid communicates via e-mail.

Check your status in OASIS at least once a month

 

checkSeptember-December
Start Early!

Visit our website for Step-By-Step guidance


Visit our College Planning page.


checkOctober - December
Apply for admission to USF


checkNovember - January
Search and apply for scholarships


checkDecember
Apply for your federal PIN (parents of dependent students should also apply) so you can sign your FAFSA electronically.

 

checkJanuary - February
Apply for financial aid (March 1 Priority Application Date) by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
(Be sure to include your email address.)
Be sure to include USF (school code 001537) in listing schools to receive your information.

 

checkMarch - June
Complete and submit any required documents requested from you in OASIS.
View your awards in OASIS and read your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions carefully.
View your Scholarship Terms and Conditions in OASIS.



checkApril - August
All Borrowers:

Login to OASIS to accept your loans & work-study, if awarded.

New Borrowers:

Complete a Direct Loan Entrance Interview.
The Direct Loan Entrance Interview will appear in your unsatisfied requirements in OASIS if needed.

Submit your Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

 

checkJune - August
Subscribe to eDeposit in OASIS so funds due to you after your USF charges have been paid will be direct deposited into your bank account.

 

checkAugust
Check OASIS to see if you have a tuition and fee deferment and/or a BAPP (Bookstore Advance Purchase Program).