Check the Status of your Short Term Advance Request!

The Short Term Advance is a University Monetary advance available to assist students enrolled at least half-time with purchasing textbooks, emergency funds related to educational expenses and unanticipated living expenses.

To verify that the Office of Student Financial Aid has received your request for a Short Term Advance and if your request has been “Approved”:

• Log on to MyFAU
• Click on the Money Matters! tab
• Click on “View 2008 – 2009 Financial Aid Information”
• Click on Financial Aid
• Click on Short Term Advance

NOTE:  The Short Term Advance Letter is for Informational Purposes ONLY!  If you applied for a Short Term Advance you will be able to view the date and amount you requested in the “Requested Amount” section under the current term.  Once the Short Term Advance has been Approved, the “Approved Amount” section will display the date that it was processed and the amount that will be direct deposited into your personal bank account (see example diagram below):

This is a breakdown summary analysis of the Short Term Advance(s) that you requested during the 2008 - 2009 academic year.

Please keep in mind that it takes 2 – 3 BUSINESS days after the Short Term Advance has been Approved before funds are in your bank account.

If you should request a Short Term Advance during the SPRING and/or SUMMER terms, the information will be displayed below the FALL term information.