Financial Aid Transient Process

A student seeking aid as a transient student must complete an application through Florida Shines .

How Do I Receive Financial Aid For My Transient Courses?

Answer 'yes' to financial aid questions in Florida Shines.
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Enroll in POEC compliant courses at both your home institution and the institution you are visiting.
Verify that the courses and institution listed in Florida Shines are correct.
Submit transcripts to the Registrar's Office for evaluation. Your eligibility will be determined at the end of the term attended. Please be advised you must have passing grades in order to receive aid.

* Any issues with your courses, application or institution selected, please see your Academic Advisor.*

Deadlines to turn in transcripts to receive financial aid

Federal Aid	State Aid
Fall 2020 - March 15, 2021	Fall 2020 - January 4, 2021
Spring 2021 - August 16, 2021	Spring 2021 - May 7, 2021
Summer 2021 - September 15, 2021	Summer 2021 - June 18, 2021

These deadlines are only applicable for submitting transcripts to the Registrar's Office in order to determine your eligibility for aid. You may still complete the transient process even if you are not requesting financial aid.