FGCU Financial Aid

09/24/2026

🎉 FAFSA COMPLETION PARTY! 🎉
Got a few minutes? Knock out your FAFSA, grab some FREE snacks, and call it a win. 😎💻🍿
📅 October 1 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 ESC, McTarnaghan Hall
💻 Bring your laptop
🍿 Free snacks
✨ A few minutes today could help pay for tomorrow.
Come through, get your 2027–28 FAFSA done, and check it off your list! ✅
🦅 Current FGCU students — this one’s for you!

09/09/2026

🏈 FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🏈
The wait is over! 🙌 It’s officially game day season! 🎉
👇 Shout out your favorite team in the comments!
Let’s see which teams have the biggest fans! 🏆🏈

08/31/2026

💰 Refund timeline is here! Fall 2026 financial aid disbursement and the first batch of refunds begin within 10 business days after the add/drop deadline — tentatively 09/03/2026.
✅ Signed up for eRefunds? It’ll hit your bank account in 1–2 business days.
📬 Not signed up? A check will be mailed within 3–5 business days.
⚠️ Reminder: disbursement depends on completing all FA requirements — Master Promissory Note, Entrance Counseling, Attendance Verification, and more.
Watch your FGCU Eagle email for your refund details. 🦅💚💙

08/19/2026

Pay by the deadline to lock in your classes, skip the late fee, and start your semester stress-free.

08/19/2026

Pay by the deadline to lock in your classes, skip the late fee, and start the semester stress free!

08/12/2026

Questions about financial aid? Walk right in. 💚 No appointment needed — our team is here 8am–5pm at McTarnaghan Hall, Enrollment Services Center.

08/06/2026

SCHOOL STARTS SOON 📚
Before you head back to campus, take a few minutes to review your student bill:
✅ Verify your financial aid appears as Anticipated Aid
✅ Check for any outstanding balance
✅ Take action before the semester begins
Don’t wait until the first week of classes — review your account today!
📌 Log into Gulfline > Bill & Payment Center to check your bill now.

07/30/2026

🎓 Great news, Eagles! The 2026-27 Foundation Scholarship application has REOPENED for a limited time!
Don’t miss this additional opportunity to apply for scholarships that can help support your educational journey at FGCU.
⏰ Available for a short time only
✅ Apply now: FGCU.edu/scholarships
 

07/27/2026

Reminder- reaching our office is super easy! Join the queue and get a quick call back!

Your time matters—so getting Financial Aid help should be easy. 💙 With our callback service, you’ll hear from an advisor in under 10 minutes on average—no waiting on hold required.
Here’s how easy it is:
📲 Scan the QR code
🔢 Enter location code 1978-40
📅 Choose “Phone Appointment – Financial Aid”
We’ll call you back Monday–Friday, 8AM–4PM—on your schedule.

Link to Join the Queue: https://expresslobby.com/mobile/LocationCode.aspx

07/06/2026

Fall charges will be posted starting this week. In the meantime, check your Gulfline student portal for any outstanding requirements!