The University requires a non-refundable admission deposit of $200 from all first-year students accepted for the summer and fall terms. The deposit confirms your enrollment intention and secures your place in our incoming first-year class. If you do not submit your deposit by May 1, your admission is subject to cancellation.

The $200 admission deposit will be applied toward your tuition, and if there is a credit balance (because of Florida Prepaid, Bright Futures, or other scholarship monies received), a refund will be made to your student account.

You should submit your deposit as soon as you are absolutely certain that Florida State is your college choice, but no later than May 1.

You may submit applications for on-campus housing and/or need-based financial aid before formally committing to the University.

You cannot register for First-Year Orientation until you have paid the $200 admission deposit. Students must register and pay for orientation no later than May 5. If you do not register for orientation by May 5, your admission is subject to cancellation.

Since the first-year admission deposit is non-refundable, we encourage you to submit your deposit once you are absolutely certain that Florida State is your college choice, but no later than May 1.

You may be eligible for a waiver of the first-year admission deposit if you have received an application fee waiver or are eligible for the Pell Grant. To request a waiver of the deposit, you should submit a written request to admissions@fsu.edu and include "first-year admission deposit waiver request" in the subject line.