Reminder:  Is Your Federal Loan in Offered Status? – Action is Needed

For those to whom it applies; please note that if your federal loan is currently in 'offered' status, it means that you have been offered the loan, but action is required on your part. Please review your student account and either accept, modify or decline the offer.

If you choose to accept/modify, additional steps such as completing Entrance Counseling and signing the Master Promissory Note (MPN) may be required before disbursement can occur.

Instructions for Managing Your Financial Aid Awards

Accepting Your Financial Aid Offer

1. Log into your MyStetson account.

2. Go to the Financial Aid Dashboard.

3. Verify that the correct aid year (2425) is selected.

4. Click on the "Offer" tab.

5. Scroll down to the "Options to Pay Net Cost" section.

6. Use the "Take Action" dropdown menu to accept, decline, or modify your offer, then submit your choice.

Outside Scholarships

Students are recommended to apply for outside scholarships through external sources including scholarships.com and FastWeb.

We also encourage students to find out about the availability of other scholarships from community organizations, professional organizations, religious organizations, corporations, parent employers and high school guidance counselors.

Federal regulations require the consideration of all resources when determining financial need for federal need-based assistance.

If you are awarded an outside scholarship, please submit proof to the Office of Student Accounts using this form to ensure it is added to your student account.

Private Loans

We recommend using ELMSelect to browse a list of private lenders.

Graduate PLUS and Parent PLUS Loans

PLUS loans are federal loans that graduate or professional degree students and parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay education expenses. The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible borrowers. The maximum loan amount is the student's cost of attendance (determined by the school) minus any other financial aid received.

Dependent undergraduate students that have exhausted their annual federal loan limit may seek additional aid by having their parent apply for the Federal Direct PLUS loan.

To allow someone access to your financial and other Stetson University records:

The Office of Financial Aid cannot speak with anyone about the student's financial aid unless they are granted permission by the student.

Q: I am an undergraduate senior in my last semester and I am enrolled in less than 12 credits. Can I still receive all of my financial aid?

A: If you are in your final semester and enrolled in remaining credits to complete your program of study and are less than full-time (12 credits), some of your aid may be prorated.  Submit the request form for review and proration of your aid.

Please be on the lookout for our monthly Financial Aid Newsletters for important information regarding financial aid updates and reminders. If you're looking for answers to FAQs, you might be able to find them by following us on social media!

More Questions? Ask Hattie!

Visit our financial aid website at stetson.edu/administration/financial-aid and click the green bubble labeled "Questions?" in the bottom right corner of your screen to chat with Hattie. Hattie can help with general questions about admissions and financial aid.