Financial Planning
Don't let finances get in the way of your dream. There is a financial aid program to suit almost every need. We're here to make this process easy to understand and as stress free as possible for you. We offer Federal Financial Aid Programs: student loans and PELL Grants for those who qualify. CFI is a FAPSC School.
Special Note: Students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Each campus has a Financial Staff who will work with you to clarify scholarship opportunities, help with required paperwork, and make sure you get the maximum assistance for which you qualify.
Financial Aid Application Steps
- Apply for Admission to Central Florida Institute
- Apply for an electronic signature (PIN).
With the PIN you can sign the FAFSA,
make corrections, re-apply for financial aid
next year, apply for Direct Student Loan
and use to check the status of your loans.
To apply for a PIN go to www.pin.ed.gov. Dependent students only – parents must
apply for a PIN.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid (grants, loans, scholarships). Central Florida Institute School Code is 034254. To apply for FAFSA go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Apply for a Direct Loan (MPN) at https://studentloans.gov and click on Sign Master Promissory Note
- Dependent students only – Parents needs to apply for a Direct PLUS at https://studentloans.gov and click Endorse Plus Loan, then choose CFI Orlando
- First time borrower at CFI need to complete an Entrance Loan Counseling at https://studentloans.gov and click Entrance Loan Counseling, then choose CFI Orlando
Federal Financial Aid Programs:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Direct Loans (must be repaid)
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Other Aid Offered: Offered: (see the Financial Aid Office for more details)
- Florida Pre-Paid
- Florida Bright Future
- Central Workforce
- Private Source Scholarship
- CDD Children & Spouses of Disabled or Deceased Veterans Scholarship
Veteran’s Certification:
To apply for Veterans Educational Benefits go to http://www.gibill.va.gov
HS Counselor Association
Each year the HCA will select first year college students and/or recent HS graduates who need assistance and determine eligibility for available assistance (such as gas cards, bus passes, child care assistance, etc…)
Download more information here
Exit Loan Counseling:
All students who are graduating or who will no longer be enrolled at Central Florida Institute are required to complete Exit Loan Counseling. Students will need to complete exit loan counseling before receiving their diploma or transcript. The student can complete this requirement by going to http:www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_sa, selecting the Exit Loan Counseling.
For more information about any type of Financial Aid, please contact:
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