Transfer Students

• Be informed. The application process must be complete; pay close attention to priority filing dates.
  
• If a FAFSA for the year in question has already been filed, request that the Federal Processor forward the information to UCF, Code 003954, by utilizing Part II of the SAR, or by calling the federal information center at 1-800-4 FED AID.
  
• The To Do List on MyUCF will indicate any required forms or other requirements, such as the Loan Entrance Interview.
  
• Not all financial aid programs are transferable; eligibility for some programs will be determined by UCF.
  
• If you are receiving a private scholarship, contact the donor of the scholarship and notify them that you will be attending UCF.
  
• If you have already been awarded a loan for the current academic year at another school, cancel that loan as soon as possible and then apply at UCF.
  
• Students transferring to UCF must be sure to read the policies regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress found on the Web site. It is important that each class taken is required curriculum to earn a degree.
  
• Financial aid at UCF does not defer book purchases at the on campus bookstore. The Short Term Advance for Books is available to assist students with these expenses. The application is available several weeks before the start of classes each semester and can be found under Forms.

-For students transferring to UCF, the Office of Transfer and Transition Services has a wealth of information including a scholarship listing specific to transfer students. The information is located under the resources section on the Transfer and Transition Services Web page. There is also a scholarship listing on the Office of Student Financial Assistance Web site located under Types of Aid, Scholarships and then Scholarship Listing.