Student Financial Services

Welcome to Student Financial Services!

Welcome to Student Financial Services at Florida SouthWestern State College, Buccaneers! Our team is here to assist with your financial aid, tuition payments, and student account needs. With a focus on making your financial journey as smooth as possible, we're ready to guide you through scholarships, loans, and any billing questions you have on your path to success.

Upcoming Tuition Dates

Spring 2025
  • January 6th - Tuition and Fees due for Spring and Mini – A Spring semester.
  • December 9th - Financial aid book buying days begin for students enrolled in the Spring or Mini – A Spring semester.
  • February 17th - Tuition and Fees due for Mini – B Spring semester.
  • February 17th – March 10th- Financial aid book buying days for students enrolled in the Mini – B Spring semesters.

76% of Our Students Graduate Debt Free.

With a degree from FSW costing about half of the average of that of Florida public state universities and financial aid options like those you'll find below, you can save money while earning a degree to help you land your dream job or transfer into your program of choice for advanced education.

Ways to Help You Afford College

Apply for federal student aid for help paying for college. Complete the FAFSA today using FSW school code 001477 and check your FAFSA Status regularly with our Student Financial Services as additional documents may be required. Remember: the application may take 4 weeks to process.

Once you are admitted to FSW, apply to be considered for our scholarships! FAFSA required. Have Bright Futures? You can find more information about using Bright Futures at FSW on our scholarships page.

If you are a Florida resident, check to see if you qualify for in-state tuition! This will significantly lower your tuition costs.

Using Florida Prepaid or other 3rd party payments? Check our Cashier's page for more information and follow the steps below to ensure your tuition bill is covered.

FSW is an approved Institution for Veterans Education Benefits. Reach out to Veteran Services for assistance in using your VA Benefits to become an FSW Buccaneer!

Students and community members are encouraged to apply for the many workforce funding opportunities to help you gain skills and credentials to enhance your employment prospects. Click here for funding opportunities for more details and steps to apply.

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Check Your Bill/Account

After you register for classes, you should check your bill as soon as it becomes available in the FSW Student Portal so you have time to ask questions about your aid and/or arrange to pay the bill before the tuition payment deadline for the term.

Checking Your Account

Follow these steps or check out the video on viewing your account details and paying online.

  1. Login to the FSW Experience Portal
  2. Find the "Student Financials" card
  3. Click the "Pay Now" or "View Account" button to find more information and pay


Check to make sure you do not have a balance when your bill becomes available and on the tuition payment deadline even if you think your financial aid, scholarships, Florida Prepaid, or other funding cover your full tuition balance.

If you owe a balance and do not pay before the payment deadline for the semester, you may be dropped from all of your classes including classes you have already paid for!


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Pay Your Bill

If you follow the instructions above and find that you still have a balance due on your tuition bill/account after any financial aid, scholarships, or other payments, make sure you have paid before the tuition payment deadline for the term.

You can pay for your balance by:

Follow the instructions above or in the video below to check your account and pay online. Payment methods and more information can be found on our Cashier's page.

Pay for your classes over time using the Tuition Installment Plan!

Video: How To View FSW Account Details & Pay Online

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Questions

Financial Aid (FAFSA) and Scholarships

Your Bill/Account, Payment Options, Tuition Installment Plan (TIP), Florida Prepaid

In-State Tuition

Veterans Benefits