Advances of $50.00 or Less (Non-Financial Aid Approval)

During the current semester, students may be eligible for up to a $50.00 cash advance under the following circumstances:

• Cannot have written more than two (2) bad checks to the university;
• Current account balance must be zero (0);
• Must be currently enrolled as a student at FSU;
• Must present a valid student ID card;
• Must be below the maximum of three (3) cash advances of $50.00 or less during the current semester;
• A minimum of 30 days must have expired since the last cash advance.

The cash advance is due on the next monthly invoice (billing statement). No cash advances are granted during semester breaks.

Advances between $50 and $100 (Financial Aid Approval Required)

Any student may request in person a cash advance for educational expenses, provided the estimated financial aid funds are sufficient to cover the request. This will include any financial aid awarded and can be approved by any Student Service Representative.

Documentation must be provided with most requests. For example, if a student has already charged the maximum amount of books to their student account, and still needs to purchase additional books, the student can request a cash advance for the remaining purchase price. The student will need to obtain a written estimate from the Bookstore and bring it to the Timme Center for Student Services. The student must also present a valid student ID card.

Requests will be considered as of 7 days prior to the 1st day of classes. Advances for additional B & N bookstore purchases for textbooks are only accepted during the specified bookstore charge dates at the beginning of each semester.

The Student Service Representatives and Business Office Manager reserve the right to use professional judgement in determining any deviation from the stated policy.

Advances of More Than $100 (Financial Aid Approval Required)

Any student may request, in person or via fax if on internship, a financial aid advance for educational expenses, provided the estimated financial aid funds are sufficient to cover the request. This will include any financial aid awarded and can be approved by any member of the Financial Aid Counselor Staff.

• Requests are considered as of 10 days prior to 1st day of classes;
• May not exceed a maximum of $500.00 per semester;
• All required documents to process financial aid must be completed (e.g. Promissory Notes for loans and Entrance Counseling);
• A refund check is not expected on normal semester disbursement dates or within 5 working days of request.

General Reasons For Consideration:

• Rent and/or deposits for rent - Issued an estimated refund letter;
• Child Care - With documented child care verification form on file and billing notice from child care provider;
• Books - No advances authorized, books can be charged at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore or provide student with an estimated refund letter to take to off campus bookstores;
• Professional judgement - Reserved by counselors for all other reasons with documentation.

The student must complete a cash advance form, provide the appropriate documentation to substantiate the request and obtain approval by designated financial aid counselor. The cash advance form is available at the Student Service Center in the Timme Building.

After approval, refunds will be available through direct deposit, or via mail to the permanent student address.

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