University of Florida Levin College of Law c/o 2019 Forum

[Sonar80]

Has anyone been able to figure out how to actually "accept" the financial aid award online? My options still say "predicted," so I wasn't sure if that meant that I had to wait until actual figures came in before I can accept it.

You have to go into your one.uf (gatorlink) account and then sign the MPN's and essentially sign up for the loans you want. The email gives a link to go to in order to get it started. Apparently, the numbers may fluctuate a little after all, but for loans like the direct subsidized loans, there is only so much you can accept ($20,500). As far as need based aid/grants, I have no idea, I think the assumption is that you'll accept that either way.

Having trouble finding the MPNs. I've seen submit and cancel buttons, but not where I can enter the actual number that I want...

FYI I to everyone: http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/process/receiving-your-aid/

I'm surprised UF hasn't given us more info like this more directly

You're right, that's probably a link that should have been in the FinAid email. Also, I didn't see a place to put the number that I wanted in, I just assumed I'd give back whatever I didn't use during the semester (which I hope will be most of it), that seems like the going plan. I damn sure don't want to spend $10k/semester if I can help it.

Once you get into your one.uf account, you start out with like three or four holds already on your account also. You gotta update your contact info, the emergency contact, accept some EULA's etc. Took about two hours for me.

[Sonar80]

Also, now that we're all accepted and moving forward, what forum do we go to now?!?!

Looks like someone needs to make a UF thread in the TLS Class of 2019 Forum

Someone put a lot of work into all of the other threads, I don't have that kind of time right this second to do it. Maybe next week.

[Kat1021]

Has anyone been able to figure out how to actually "accept" the financial aid award online? My options still say "predicted," so I wasn't sure if that meant that I had to wait until actual figures came in before I can accept it.

You have to go into your one.uf (gatorlink) account and then sign the MPN's and essentially sign up for the loans you want. The email gives a link to go to in order to get it started. Apparently, the numbers may fluctuate a little after all, but for loans like the direct subsidized loans, there is only so much you can accept ($20,500). As far as need based aid/grants, I have no idea, I think the assumption is that you'll accept that either way.

Having trouble finding the MPNs. I've seen submit and cancel buttons, but not where I can enter the actual number that I want...

FYI I to everyone: http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/process/receiving-your-aid/

I'm surprised UF hasn't given us more info like this more directly

You're right, that's probably a link that should have been in the FinAid email. Also, I didn't see a place to put the number that I wanted in, I just assumed I'd give back whatever I didn't use during the semester (which I hope will be most of it), that seems like the going plan. I damn sure don't want to spend $10k/semester if I can help it.

Once you get into your one.uf account, you start out with like three or four holds already on your account also. You gotta update your contact info, the emergency contact, accept some EULA's etc. Took about two hours for me.

That's my plan too, for the first year, anyway.

[medtolaw]

Has anyone been able to figure out how to actually "accept" the financial aid award online? My options still say "predicted," so I wasn't sure if that meant that I had to wait until actual figures came in before I can accept it.

You have to go into your one.uf (gatorlink) account and then sign the MPN's and essentially sign up for the loans you want. The email gives a link to go to in order to get it started. Apparently, the numbers may fluctuate a little after all, but for loans like the direct subsidized loans, there is only so much you can accept ($20,500). As far as need based aid/grants, I have no idea, I think the assumption is that you'll accept that either way.

Having trouble finding the MPNs. I've seen submit and cancel buttons, but not where I can enter the actual number that I want...

FYI I to everyone: http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/process/receiving-your-aid/

I'm surprised UF hasn't given us more info like this more directly

You're right, that's probably a link that should have been in the FinAid email. Also, I didn't see a place to put the number that I wanted in, I just assumed I'd give back whatever I didn't use during the semester (which I hope will be most of it), that seems like the going plan. I damn sure don't want to spend $10k/semester if I can help it.

Once you get into your one.uf account, you start out with like three or four holds already on your account also. You gotta update your contact info, the emergency contact, accept some EULA's etc. Took about two hours for me.

That's my plan too, for the first year, anyway.

Recalling from my undergrad days there should be a way to accept a lesser amount. Maybe we can't yet b/c the award letter hasn't been finalized. The issue with accepting the full amount is that the loan is unsubsidized and will start accruing interest from day 1. Also, there is a disbursement fee of 1-2% that is subtracted from the loan so we're not getting the full amount.

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[CaitTheGreat]

What are the odds at UF that a student on hold gets admitted?

I was on hold and got admitted so I would say it's likely!

[Mmdpvc]

What are the odds at UF that a student on hold gets admitted?

I was on hold and got admitted so I would say it's likely!

Hi! Just out of curiosity, how long were you on hold? Thanks!

[CaitTheGreat]

What are the odds at UF that a student on hold gets admitted?

I was on hold and got admitted so I would say it's likely!

Hi! Just out of curiosity, how long were you on hold? Thanks!

Applied 12/17/15, hold notification 1/29/16, Admitted 3/10/16

[Doesthenamematter]

Anybody have movement from Waitlist? Or did anyone just decide on another school instead of waiting

[espmma]

Nope, no movement on the wait list for me as of yet. Just that they have received my wait list packet.

[pillowsoftcurls]

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[FSUHopeful]

Anybody have movement from Waitlist? Or did anyone just decide on another school instead of waiting

No movement yet. Been waitlisted since late March.

[FSUHopeful]

Dinged just now at UF. Dinged at every state school. Its eleventy billion dollars at Stetson or nothing..

[espmma]

Yep, I've been officially denied. 155 and a 3.65.

Looks like it's another year of studying for the LSAT.

[Doesthenamematter]

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[DareDreamer23]

Waitlisted on 04/26. sent in my request to remain on waitlist. Does anyone know that chances of getting off the waitlist as a Florida resident?

[FSUHopeful]

Dinged just now at UF. Dinged at every state school. Its eleventy billion dollars at Stetson or nothing..

Talked with Dean Keener today. Nice guy.. Can't get in anywhere with a 3.7 and 155. Unbelievable. My life is over.

[DareDreamer23]

Dinged just now at UF. Dinged at every state school. Its eleventy billion dollars at Stetson or nothing..

Talked with Dean Keener today. Nice guy.. Can't get in anywhere with a 3.7 and 155. Unbelievable. My life is over.

I feel the same way. Worked so hard in school and it was all for nothing. LSAT is the only thing that matters.

[gator_guy93]

Dinged just now at UF. Dinged at every state school. Its eleventy billion dollars at Stetson or nothing..

Talked with Dean Keener today. Nice guy.. Can't get in anywhere with a 3.7 and 155. Unbelievable. My life is over.

I feel the same way. Worked so hard in school and it was all for nothing. LSAT is the only thing that matters.

It sucks but from everything I have seen and heard UF was really big on raising the LSAT median this year. That might be why there is less emphasis on good GPA vs LSAT

[FSUHopeful]

Good for them. Still stacked in favor of young college kids who have more time to study than I.

[Specter1389]

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[FSUHopeful]

Good for them. Still stacked in favor of young college kids who have more time to study than I.

Your life is definitely not over. I am not meaning to come off as insensitive, but make time to study if you know it's your LSAT holding you back. Many people on these boards work full time and have other commitments. When I was studying for the LSAT I worked from 7:30-5:30 every day and was pursuing my Masters degree at night as well. It is definitely doable. Just put the time in and sign up for a retake once you get a 160+.

Already taken it three times. Thanks for the astute advice.

[Kat1021]

Good for them. Still stacked in favor of young college kids who have more time to study than I.

Your life is definitely not over. I am not meaning to come off as insensitive, but make time to study if you know it's your LSAT holding you back. Many people on these boards work full time and have other commitments. When I was studying for the LSAT I worked from 7:30-5:30 every day and was pursuing my Masters degree at night as well. It is definitely doable. Just put the time in and sign up for a retake once you get a 160+.

Already taken it three times. Thanks for the astute advice.

Those are good numbers. I would try applying extremely early in next year's cycle. That'll increase your admission and scholarships odds.

[zac95]

Withdrew yesterday-- hope my spot goes to one of you! Best of luck everyone!