Thank you for updating me about the progress of your application to UF. I had previously asked you how you plan to fund the PhD studies. If you wish to obtain funding assistance from UF, that can be arranged but I will need advance notice because it can take a very long time to obtain the necessary grant. Our proposal deadline for this year has just passed (21 November), so it will be too late to apply for student funding for next year.
Let me know what you decide to do.
Kind regards,
Arnold.