







UF's app fee is only $30 compared to the average $50 fee and we offer fee waivers to students in need.
UF seeks to enroll students of all backgrounds. That's why our reviewers take the time to read your essay and learn about your background, school, activities, and volunteer experience.
We have good news! Most people complete the FAFSA in less than an hour! The best way to secure a full aid package is to apply early, as soon as it opens. The 2025-26 FAFSA will open on or before December 1, 2024. If you need help filling out your FAFSA, contact Federal Student Aid; call them at 1-800-433-3243.
Complete the FAFSANow it's our turn! Once we receive the FAFSA application information, we will process the file and send admitted students an email notification to view their comprehensive aid offer around March 2025.
Get financial aid assistance and answers by contacting the OneStop at 352-392-2244.
Once we receive your FAFSA results, we will work to put together the best possible aid offer for you. Your offer could include a combination of merit- and need-based aid. Keep reading to learn more!
Types of AidNeed-based aid comes in two forms: grants (free money or gift aid) and loans (money that must be re-paid). This aid comes from government funds and UF. UF proudly offers generous aid packages for low-income and first-generation students. In fact, many graduate debt-free! See two options below.
The UF Excellence Grant honors the academic achievement of high school students as they first enter college. This grant is awarded to in-state, low-income undergraduate students based on the information from the FAFSA, and is renewable for up to four years.
UF Excellence GrantThe Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program provides financial resources and individual support for in-state, first-generation, low-income undergraduate students. This scholarship provides funding up to full financial need*financial need for four years of undergraduate study.
MFOS* What is "financial need"? The FAFSA is used to create a Student Aid Index (SAI), which creates a number representing how much a family should be able to pay for college. Colleges determine "financial need" by calculating the difference between the cost of attendance and your SAI.
UF is proud to have awarded $319 million in grants and scholarships to undergraduate students this year.
You've read about our financial aid packages, but sometimes you need to see it to believe it. We've created three scenarios using real data to show you what an aid package looks like, based on family income.
UF students are exceptional, and we view every applicant as a high achiever. While we can't award scholarships to everyone, we are pleased to offer merit-based scholarships to a select group. No separate scholarship application is needed; we review the materials submitted with your admission application.
The Cost of Attendance includes tuition and fees (money paid directly to UF for classes and other expenses) as well as costs related to attending college that aren't paid to the school, such as books, rent, and food.
Cost of AttendanceGet an early estimate of what you would pay to attend UF, which includes tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other related expenses. Any information you provide to the net price calculator is confidential.
Net Price CalculatorWhy UF? It's simple. Your future is secure with a UF degree and your college experience will be like none other! UF has endless academic and research opportunities in and outside the classroom. You'll study alongside classmates from Gainesville to Brazil to Taiwan, and even Olympic medalists. You'll join clubs you've never heard of like canoe battleship or Gator battlebots. It will be the best decision you ever made.
Getting to know you is the best part of our job! Start your UF admissions application early—begin by making a Common App account.
Start Your AppSchedule a virtual appointment via the OneStop or call 352-392-2244.