Q: What type of aid may I receive if I am an international student?
A: The HLW Honors College (HLW HC) may offer out-of-state tuition waivers. For information on this form of assistance go to http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/HCpolicyonwaivers.pdf. You may qualify for scholarships outside of the HLW Honors College. For web links go to: http://www.fau.edu/finaid/finaid_ and select “Scholarships”. You may qualify for the alternative loan program. To research this option: http://www.fau.edu/finaid/finaid_altloan.htm 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/institutional grants and loans.
Q: Do I qualify for any form of financial aid/scholarships if I am considered to be an early admit (dual enrolled earning high school and college credit) at HLW HC?”
A: As a student obtaining both high school and college credit, your options are limited. You will qualify for the HLW HC scholarship offered you. You may qualify for and be able to utilize the Florida Bright Futures scholarship. Students need to work closely with their high school guidance counselor on this process. The final decision lies with the State programs office (888-827-2044) or www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture. You/your parents may qualify for the alternative loan program. To research this option, go to: http://www.fau.edu/finaid/finaid_altloan.htm. You may apply for on-campus student employment. Once you arrive, visit the Financial Aid office on your campus for assistance.
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/institutional grants and loans at this time.
Q: How do I apply for an out of state fee waiver?
A: The out-of-state waiver program has limited funding and students must meet specific criteria for consideration. The HLW HC selects the candidates to whom the program is offered. For selection criteria, please visit: http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/HCpolicyonwaivers.pdf.
Q: What happens to my HLW HC scholarship if I drop below 12 credit hours during the fall semester?
A: The student’s original HLW HC admission/award letter contains the criteria for automatic scholarships renewal year to year. You may also view renewal information at the HLW CH website, http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/financial.html.
Q: Do I have to accept my HLW Honors College Scholarship award every year?
A: Yes, students are required to accept this scholarship and any financial aid each year. For instructions go to: http://www.fau.edu/finaid/finaid_accept.htm
Q: If I earn good grades will/can my HLW HC scholarship be increased?
A: The initial scholarship offer is based on academic history and expected performance. There is no increase for meeting the expectation. However, if your academic performance is below the renewal criteria, the award may be reduced. Go to http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/financial.html for clarification.
Q: Does my IB diploma automatically entitle me to certain HLW HC scholarships?
A: Students who complete the IB program should submit their information to the HLW Honors College. Submissions will be considered for the limited IB scholarships the college offers and the student will receive a letter of award if chosen. Please see topic at http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/financial.html
Q: Do I have to register for 12 credit hours to keep my HLW HC scholarship while I am on an internship or study abroad program?
A: It is required that you meet with the financial aid coordinator prior to participating in any internship, transient enrollment and/or study abroad. There are multiple factors surrounding both scholarship and general aid eligibility when participating in either and internship or a study abroad. The HLW HC makes the final decisions on ALL their scholarship awards.
Q: As an in-coming freshman, may I receive an admissions scholarship from both the HLW HC and FAU admissions?
A: No, a student may receive only one admissions based scholarship from the institution (This would include all freshman admissions scholarships listed at http://www.fau.edu/academic/admissions/scholarship.htm. However, students may apply and be considered for all other institutional scholarships for which they meet the criteria http://www.fau.edu/finaid/finaid_general.htm.
Q: Will my HLW HC award be increased if I am chosen as a “named scholar?”
A: 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 HLW HC scholarship.
Q: Do I have to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for the HLW HC scholarship?
A: The HLW HC scholarship does not require the student 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 March 1st of each year for FAU priority consideration.
Q: Is it possible to be awarded too much scholarship funds?
A: Scholarships are viewed as a resource. It is very rare that a student receives too much scholarship support. Please contact Stacey Edens, the HLW HC financial aid coordinator, to review specific concerns. Her phone number is 561-799-8509 and her e-mail is sedens@fau.edu.
Q: May I use the extra money from one semester for an upcoming semester?
A: Yes, a student may use the aid refund they receive from one term for expenses associated with an upcoming term.
Q: Does the HLW HC offer minority scholarships?
A: For specific HLW HC scholarship list please see: http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/financial.html. For more scholarship information see: http://www.fau.edu/finaid/finaid_general.htm
Q: Does the Flagler Scholarship pay for books?
A: Please review the Flagler award information at: http://www.fau.edu/divdept/honcol/forms/Flagler_Information.pdf
Q: How do I get money for books?
A: 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 loan” - a University monetary advance to all students - ONLY if they meet all eligibility criteria. The Short Term Loan Application is located on MyFAU - Click on the Money Matters! tab and the application is located under the Financial Aid Online Applications channel.
Q: How do I find how much I owe the school? How do I track my balances?
A: 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 E-mail address only.
Q: If my scholarship is reduced due to poor performance, how do I get it reinstated?
A: Please contact the Honors College.
Q: Does the HLW HC provide a scholarship during the summer?
A: There is no HLW HC summer scholarship award. If a student has filed a FAFSA, they may apply for summer financial aid by going to submitting a Summer Financial Aid Application, beginning the first BUSINESS day in February. Log on to MyFAU and Click on the Money Matters! tab. The application is located under the Financial Aid Online Applications link.
