Paying for College
Resources for You
At Florida Poly, we offer a range of resources to help you manage costs and plan ahead. Learn more about Financial Aid opportunities, how to pay your bill, and explore financial literacy tools to help you stay informed and confident throughout your journey.
Make a Payment
Ways to Pay:
- Credit card
- Debit card
- E-check (no convenience fee)
- Money order
- Personal check
- Online
- Payment plan
Online Payments
- Log into the Student Portal and select “My Ledger” and “Make Payment” to access your account statement and pay your bill.
- The service fee for domestic card payments are subject to a nonrefundable 2.85% fee per transaction.
- The service fee for international card payments are subject to a nonrefundable 4.25% fee per transaction.
- The minimum service fee for card transactions over $20 and less than $106 will be $3.
- Payments made at any time prior to or on the date of the published fee payment deadline are considered on time.
Payment Plans
Online payment plans are available. Log into the Student Portal to enroll, monitor, and make your payments.
International Payments
International payments are accepted directly from your Student Portal using an international bank account or credit card. To make a payment, log into your Student Portal, select “My Ledger” and “Make Payment.”
Other Forms of Payment
Tuition and fees may be partially or completely paid using financial aid, Florida Prepaid, tuition waivers, or departmental grants. The student is responsible to pay any amount that is not covered by these types of payments by the payment deadline on the fee invoice.
Florida Prepaid College Program
Florida Prepaid is a state administered program managed by the Florida Prepaid College Board. Florida Prepaid plans are Educational Savings Plans that are purchased on behalf of a student to be used at an educational institution. Several plans are offered which entitle the student to a set number of credits.
Florida Poly will automatically identify and bill any enrolled student with a Florida Prepaid College Tuition and/or Housing Plan.
Students who chose to opt-out of the Florida Prepaid Plan must notify the Student Business Services before the last day of the Drop/Add period as specified on the academic calendar.
Florida Prepaid Dorm Program
If you have Prepaid Dorm, it pays for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, double occupancy room on campus. Prepaid Dorm does not pay for deposits, application and administrative fees, or the cost differential for room upgrades. For more details click here.
Current Rates for University Plans
Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan – $115.08 per credit hour
Florida Prepaid Local Fees Plan – $41.32 per credit hour
Prepaid Housing Plan – Cost of shared room housing
- Students with a 2+2 or College plan will be billed automatically at the University rate. This will cause the hours in those plans to be utilized faster. Students using a 2+2 or College plan are encouraged to look at their master contract to determine the rate at which their hours will be converted.
- Any student that is using Florida Prepaid to pay their tuition and fees is required to pay the balance that Florida Prepaid does not cover by the payment deadline (refer to the academic calendar), unless the student has other aid/awards to cover the balance due. Failure to pay non-covered fees by the payment deadline will result in a late payment fee of $100.
- Students who choose to opt-out of the Florida Prepaid Plan must notify the Student Business Services prior to the first day of class for that semester. A new form will be required for each semester that the student wishes to opt-out of Florida Prepaid.
- Students may use both Florida Prepaid and a Bright Futures Scholarship to help fund educational expenses. Florida Prepaid is applied to the student account first based on the number of credit hours.
- If you have questions concerning your specific prepaid plan or how many credits you have available please contact Florida Prepaid directly.
800-552-4723 | MyFloridaPrepaid.com | customerservice@florida529plans.com
Tuition Insurance
Protect your investment in higher education. Tuition insurance through GradGuard offers an affordable way to safeguard your tuition in case of unexpected circumstances.
Disbursement of Financial Aid & Refunds
Once your financial aid is processed and applied to your student account, any remaining funds will be issued as a refund to you. Refunds are typically disbursed after the start of each term and according to the university’s financial aid schedule. Be sure to review your account regularly and set up direct deposit for faster processing.
Financial Literacy
We encourage all Florida Poly students to meet with the Office of Financial Aid if they have questions about their student account and financial aid. Our mission is to connect students with the financial resources they need, and educate students about the impact of their financial decisions.
Financial literacy is an important part of any adult’s learning process, especially when entering college. This includes topics such as:
- Saving & Budgeting
- Credit Rating & Credit Cards
- Financing
- Managing Student Loans & Repayment Options
- Investing
- Filing Income Taxes
A basic knowledge of these topics can help any individual make responsible and informed decisions about their personal finances. Florida Poly has partnered with iGrad, an online platform dedicated to wellness education. Through the iGrad website, students can build a free profile and begin independently learning about financial planning. Some of the iGrad features include:
- Financial Wellness checkup
- Topics & Coursework on Smart Borrowing, Managing Debt, Budgeting, Investing & Repayment of Student Loans
- Budget Tools
- Calculators
Other Financial Literacy Tools:
Money Management
Financial wellness means understanding how to manage your money, plan for emergencies, and stay on track with your goals while still enjoying life. At Florida Poly, we help students build strong financial skills so they can graduate ready to manage their money wisely and confidently plan for their future.
Principles of Money Management:
- Earn – Understand your paycheck and benefits when starting a job or internship.
- Save & Invest – Create a budget, set small goals, and invest wisely to make your money grow.
- Protect – Build savings and secure insurance to safeguard your finances.
- Spend – Make thoughtful purchases by comparing prices and seeking value.
- Borrow – Learn about credit and interest rates; good credit is essential for major life decisions.
Creating a budget is the first step in managing your spending. It helps you track expenses and stay aligned with your financial goals.
Resources
National Student Loan Program
The National Student Loan Program (NSLP) has developed a list of tools for default prevention and financial literacy. Topics include budgeting, career planning, consumer action, money management advice, taxes, and others.
Credit Report
You can get a free credit report from each of the three crediting bureaus each year. AnnualCreditReport.com will help you through the process and give you information on how to purchase a report on your credit score. You should check your credit report each year to ensure the information is correct and to report any incorrect information. It’s a good idea to check your report once every four months, rotating through the three bureaus:
Federal Student Aid
Not sure how to handle your finances and student aid (grants, scholarships, loans, work-study) while you’re in school? Learn how budgeting can help you manage your finances so you can complete your program of study and earn your certificate or degree.
Freedom Financial Group
Freedom Financial Group provides educational videos, articles, and presentations designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance.
Buxfer
Buxfer helps you see all your accounts in one place, understand where your money goes, reduce unwanted spending, and save for future goals.
Mint
Mint makes managing your personal finances easy. Be the master of your money so you can get more out of life.
NerdWallet
NerdWallet makes it simple to find the best deals on credit cards, loans, insurance, mortgage rates, and more.
Practical Money Skills for Life
Improve your financial future by gaining a better understanding of a broad range of personal finance topics, including creating a budget, saving for retirement, and using credit wisely.
Important Dates
October 1
FAFSA Available to Students and Families
January 1
Priority Deadline for Completion of FAFSA
January–May
Estimated Financial Aid Offer Letters Sent
May 1
Enrollment Confirmation – Deadline to Submit Deposit
August 31
Following senior year of high school – last day to complete the Florida Financial Aid Application
Contact Us
863-874-8406 | sbs@floridapoly.edu
