Applying for Financial Aid
An overview of how the financial aid process works, who is eligible, and how to complete the FAFSA—plus what to expect after you apply.
Start with the video overview
This series of videos explains how the financial aid process works and who is eligible to receive financial aid. Included is an overview of the financial aid process, step-by-step instructions on filling out the FAFSA, common myths about financial aid, as well as what one can expect after submitting the FAFSA.
Units & resources
- Financial Aid Checklist PDF
- Financial Aid FAQs PDF
- Financial Aid Forms PAGE
- Rights and Responsibilities PAGE
- Parents and Families PAGE
- Creating a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) PAGE
- Tuition and Fees PAGE
- Financial Aid Status PDF
- When the Financial Aid Package Is Not Enough PDF
- Financial Aid Repeat Course Policy PDF
FAFSA & getting started
Students seeking federal financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Jackson State University’s priority deadline is April 15th each year.
CARES Act Emergency Assistance for Students — learn about emergency assistance available to eligible students.
Service Timeline for Submitted Documents
To prevent a delay in processing your documents, please be sure to:
- Verify documents are filled completely, legible, and signed.
- Check that documents that require a signature have HANDWRITTEN signatures; no typed or electronic signatures are acceptable.
- Verify that all documents contain the student’s name and J-Number.
*Business days do not include weekends, holidays, and all other unspecified days the University is closed.
Division of Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
P.O. Box 17065
Jackson, MS 39217
Fax: (601) 979-2237