Some ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app receive financial aid while participating in programs that require additional review or processing. These include:Ìý

  • Transient Student Enrollment
  • Cooperative Education
  • Study Abroad

Each program has different eligibility and financial aid requirements. Review the information below carefully and contact your Financial Aid Representative with questions. Additional processing may be required, and financial aid funds may be delayed.Ìý

Transient Student Enrollment

Transient enrollment allows ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app to take approved courses at another eligible institution while working toward their ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app degree.Ìý

Types of Transient Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment

You are enrolled at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app (your Home School) and another eligible institution (your Host School) during the same semester. ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app determines your financial aid eligibility based on your combined enrollment at both schools.Ìý

Outgoing Consortium Enrollment

You are degree-seeking at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app but take all of your courses at another institution during the semester. Your ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app enrollment must be zero credit hours to be considered an outgoing consortium student.Ìý

Incoming Consortium Enrollment

You are taking courses at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app but are degree-seeking at another institution. Your Home School is responsible for determining and administering your financial aid.Ìý

How Transient Enrollment Can Affect Your Financial AidÌý

Taking courses at another institution can affect how and when your financial aid is disbursed.Ìý
For example, if you are enrolled in 6 credits at ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and 6 credits at another institution and have been offered Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans:Ìý

  • Your Pell Grant initially disburses based on your 6 ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app credits.Ìý
  • Your Federal Direct Loans can disburse because you are enrolled at least half-time.Ìý
  • The additional Pell Grant eligibility for your approved courses at the Host School can be considered after ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app receives and processes your required transient enrollment documentation.Ìý

This means your full financial aid may not disburse at the same time. Complete all required transient paperwork as early as possible to help avoid delays.Ìý

Transient Student Approval

There are two required steps to receive approval for transient coursework. Both steps must be completed before you register for your course(s).Ìý

  • PART I – TRANSIENT COURSE REQUEST
  • PART II – TRANSIENT FORM APPLICATION

Part I - Transient Course Request

  1. Access the
  2. Log in with your ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Credentials (same ¼ø»ÆÊ¦appNetID and password as for MY¼ø»ÆÊ¦app)
  3. Click "Create \ Review Request" at the top left corner of the screen.
  4. Select the school and semester.
  5. Add your course(s), including the course prefix, number, credit hours, justification, and any comments.
  6. Select "Submit for Approval".

You will receive an email at your ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app email address confirming that your request has been submitted and is Pending. You will receive a second email when your request has been Completed.Ìý

To View your request:

  1. Log into the .
  2. Select "My Request ".
  3. Double click the school name to view your completed request.

Green Checkmark: Your request is approved.Ìý Proceed to PART II.

Red X: Contact your academic advisor to discuss additional options . You may edit and resubmit your request if appropriate.Ìý

Part II - Submit Your Transient Form Application for Final Course Approcal

You must have approval in PART I before you can complete PART II

  1. Go to .
  2. Select "Take a Course".
  3. Select "Start or check the status of your Transient Student Application now".
  4. Select ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app as your "Home Institution":Ìý
  5. Enter your Z number and PIN.
  6. Reeview the information and click "NEXT".
  7. Select University Advising Services as your program.
  8. Complete the required information.
  9. Enter the Verification Code from PART I into the Student Comments box.
  10. Sign and submit the form.

You will receive an email indicating whether your Transient Form Application has been approved.Ìý

Additional Requirements for Financial AidÌý

If your transient enrollment is approved for financial aid, you may be required to provide:Ìý

  • Transient Terms and Conditions Form through My¼ø»ÆÊ¦app → Student RequirementsÌý
  • Approved Transient Student Form from .
  • Proof that tuition was paid at the Host School after its drop/add deadlineÌý
  • A copy of your Host School class schedule after its drop/add deadlineÌý

Special Transient Enrollment SituationsÌý

If you are taking transient courses at a private institution, out-of-state institution, or as a graduate student, your process may be different. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for guidance before enrolling.
Questions? Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for assistance with your specific situation.Ìý

Textbook Assistance for Outgoing Consortium Students

Outgoing consortium ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app who need assistance purchasing textbooks may apply for a Short-Term Advance. The application is available on the Financial Aid Forms to Download webpage.
Eligible ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app may borrow up to $750, subject to a $5 non-refundable processing fee. Direct deposit must also be established through My¼ø»ÆÊ¦app. Ìý

Cooperative Education Programs

Cooperative Education combines classroom learning with paid, supervised work experience related to your academic major. Financial aid may be available, depending on your specific cooperative education program and enrollment.Ìý

Learn More

College of Engineering ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app:

Contact theÌý Division of Engineering Distance Education & Career Services Ìýat 561-297-2694 in the Science and Engineering Building, Bldg 43, Suite 103.

Students in all other colleges:

ContactÌýUniversity Cooperative EducationÌýat 561-297-3520 in the Student Services Building, within theÌý Career Development Center, Room 222.

Because financial aid eligibility can vary based on the cooperative education program, ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app should contact Financial Aid before participating.Ìý

Study Abroad

¼ø»ÆÊ¦app degree-seeking ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app may participate in different types of study abroad programs, and financial aid eligibility depends on the program type.Ìý
Common program types include:Ìý

  • ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Faculty-Led
  • ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Exchange
  • Direct Enroll
  • Third-Party Provider

The type of program determines which financial aid and institutional resources may be available.Ìý

Financial Aid for Study Abroad

Financial Aid ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Faculty-Led ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Exchange Direct Enroll Third-Party Provider
Bright Futures* Yes Yes No No
Florida Pre-Paid** Yes Yes No No
Federal Pell Grant Yes Yes Yes Yes
Other Federal Aid (Loans) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Misc. ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Scholarship*** Yes Yes No No
* Bright Futures and Florida Pre-Paid may also be used for certain programs through other Florida State Universities (i.e. FSU, UF, USF, etc.) ** Eligibility depends on the specific program *** Scholarship eligibility varies. Always confirm with the specific scholarship program before making plans.

Before You Study AbroadÌý

If you plan to use financial aid for study abroad, you are responsible for:Ìý

  • Having a current FAFSA on file and completing all required financial aid requirements.Ìý
  • Meeting with a Financial Aid Coordinator to discuss aid eligibility for your specific program and courses.
  • Complete all Financial Aid requirements prior to departure.
  • Completing any required course entry or attendance requirements, even if you are already abroad.Ìý
  • Submit the requireed Mandatory Coruse Entry Quiz for aid to release even if already abroad.
  • Understanding that financial aid may not be released until after you arrive and course attendance is confirmed.Ìý

Students should contact Education Abroad to explore available programs and meet with a financial aid advisor before making financial commitments.Ìý

Incoming Study Abroad StudentsÌý

If you are degree-seeking at another institution and are attending ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app as your Host School, your Home School is responsible for determining your financial aid eligibility.Ìý

Please note:

  • ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app does not defer tuition for incoming study abroad ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app.
  • You are responsible for paying ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app tuition by the applicable fee payment deadline.
  • Failure to pay by the deadline may result in late fees and cancellation of classes.
  • Consortium documentation will be completed and returned to your Home School after the ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app fee payment deadline once your ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app tuition has been paid.Ìý

Office of Financial Aid

¼ø»ÆÊ¦app (¼ø»ÆÊ¦app’s) Office of Student Financial Aid helps ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app and families understand the cost of college and the resources available to manage it. We provide information, guidance and tools to help you apply for aid, review your offer and maintain eligibility throughout your time at Florida Atlantic. Our goal is to make financial aid information clear, accurate and easy to use.

Address

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Administration Bldg. SU-80, Rm. 233
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Ìý