Finances
Tuition and fees, how to get financial aid, and how to pay for your education.
- Estimate Your Costs.See what it costs to attend FIU as an undergraduate, graduate or online student.
- Undergraduate Tuition & Fees.Estimated cost of attendance for freshmen, transfers and undergraduate certificate students.
- Graduate Tuition & Fees.Estimated cost of attendance for graduate degree or graduate certificate students.
- Online Tuition & Fees.Estimated cost of attendance for students earning a degree or certificate online.
- Mandatory Fees.The parking fee, health fee, athletic fee and other required fees.
- Applying for Aid.All students must apply or reapply yearly for Financial Aid.
- FAFSA Simplification Changes for 2024-2025.The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid starting with the 2024–25 award year.
- Submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA.How to apply for grants, loans, and some scholarships using the FAFSA.
- Report Changes or Special Circumstances.How to correct or update the FAFSA, or report special circumstances.
- FAFSA Verification.Students selected for verification must submit additional documentation.
- Apply for Other Aid Programs.Bright Futures and other types of aid for which you can apply.
- Types of Aid.See what scholarships, grants and loans are available.
- FIU's Golden Promise.A program that guarantees 100% tuition and fees to Florida residents with a 0 expected family contribution.
- Scholarships.Awards based on merit and/or need which do not have to be repaid.
- Grants.Awards based on financial need which do not have to be repaid.
- Loans.Funds which are borrowed and must be repaid with interest.
- Types of Loans.Information on federal, FIU and alternative student loan programs.
- Receiving Loans.Entrance counseling, borrowing limits and how to accept, cancel or decrease federal loans.
- Repaying Loans.What to do about your loans when you graduate and how to handle loan payments.
- Average Debt & Repayment Information.Information on average loan debt at FIU compared to national average
- Work-Study Jobs.Part-time jobs for students with financial need allowing them to help pay for educational expenses.
- Receiving Aid.How to get your financial aid money each semester and how to avoid losing it.
- Accept Aid & Disbursements.How to view your pending aid and accept your financial aid.
- Financial Aid Refunds.How to receive your excess awards and set up a direct deposit.
- Financial Aid Advance for Books and Supplies.How eligible students can use their financial aid to buy books on campus.
- Maintaining Aid.How to keep your financial aid and what to do if you’ve failed to meet renewal requirements.
- Aid for Alternative Enrollment.How to receive aid when taking classes at another institution or while on study abroad or student exchange.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress.How your grades and enrollment can affect your ability to qualify for financial aid.
- Terms & Conditions.Understand the full terms and conditions for receiving financial aid funds at FIU.
- Pay for Tuition.What payment methods are accepted and how to shrink your tuition payments.
- How to Pay.How to make tuition payments, how to figure out what you owe and what to do if you’re short on money.
- Payment Plans.Pay for tuition over time in installments with a payment plan.
- Florida Prepaid.Use a Florida Prepaid savings plan to pay for tuition.
- Tuition and Fee Waivers.Learn how qualifying students can pay less for tuition.
- Third Party Billing.Sign agreements to allow employer, military or other party to pay for your tuition.
- 1098-T Tax Form.The information reported on form 1098-T helps students evaluate their eligibility for certain federal tax credit.
- FT-1 Tuition Verification Request.Miami-Dade County Public School teachers may request this form for reimbursement of tuition by the county after the end of the semester.
- Statement of Charges.An official acknowledgment documenting your tuition, fees, and/or payments for reimbursement purposes, tuition and/or loan verification or foreign bank confirmations.
- Late Payment Fee.Students who do not pay their tuition and fees by the tuition payment deadline or installment payment deadline may be assessed additional fees.