Linkage Award Processing

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On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for F nonimmigrant academic students. This rule was expected to be effective on September 15, 2026, to impact several aspects of the F-visa program regulations. However, on the evening of September 14, 2026, a U.S. District Court issued a preliminary injunction regarding the changes to Duration of Status (D/S), temporarily blocking the D/S rule from taking effect on September 15, 2026, while the underlying lawsuit continues. The injunction does not constitute a final decision in the underlying lawsuit. Accordingly, our website may be updated if and when the changes take effect.

Effective July 1, 2026, House Bill 905 amended Florida law governing the state's Linkage Institutes. As a result of this legislative change, the Linkage tuition benefit has been discontinued and will no longer be available.

We understand that you may have questions regarding your financial planning. Please visit the ⁠UF OneStop website and contact their office directly for the most up-to-date information on how these changes affect your student account and to explore alternative financial aid options.