General Information
Application Process
  • Beginning in October of each school year, complete the FAFSA on https://fafsa.gov (School Code: 003721)
    • Parents and students filing their FAFSA for the first time will each need to create an FSA ID on fsa-id/create-account
    • Make sure to include JMU on your list of schools.
  • If you are selected for verification, you may be required to submit more documentation before a financial aid package can be generated.  
  • Receive your Official Financial Aid Offer at your JMU e-mail address
    • If you are classified as a dependent student by the FAFSA, your parents will receive a separate Parent PLUS Loan Financial Aid Offer that will only contain information about their PLUS loan eligibility. 
Next Steps After Receiving the Official Financial Aid Offer

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