Consumer Information
Required disclosures about Jackson State University’s programs, outcomes, safety, and financial aid—under the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).
Transparency for higher-education consumers
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008 requires that universities make available to current and prospective students important information concerning each institution’s academic programs, retention rates, graduation rates, crime reports, financial aid procedures, and more, in an effort to ensure fairness and transparency for all higher education consumers. The University has developed this page with links to serve as the central portal for obtaining necessary information about our institution.
For additional information about Jackson State University and a comparison to other higher education institutions, please see the College Navigator website maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. This site contains useful information concerning student activities and services across more than 7,000 institutions of higher learning in the United States, including Jackson State University.
Required consumer disclosures
Links open the relevant JSU office page; documents and external resources open in a new tab.
General Institutional Information
- Privacy of Student Records — Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) PAGE
- Privacy of Student Financial Data — The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) PDF
- Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities PAGE
- Student Diversity LINK
- Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid PDF
- Textbook Information PAGE
- Educational Program PAGE
- Gainful Employment PAGE
- Instructional Facilities PAGE
- Faculty PAGE
- Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs PDF
- Computer Use PAGE
- Student Activities PAGE
- Career and Job Placement Services PAGE
Teacher Preparation Program Report
Student Financial Assistance
- Information Regarding the Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information PAGE
- Awarding of Title IV Funds PAGE
- Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations PDF
- Student Loan Information PAGE
- Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers LINK
- Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers LINK
- Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans PAGE
- Preferred Lender Lists and Arrangements PAGE
- Study Abroad PAGE
Health and Safety
Student Outcomes
- Retention and Graduation Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act) PAGE
- Transfer-out Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act) PAGE
- Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act) PAGE
- Transfer-out Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act) PAGE
- Job Placement for Graduates PAGE
- Job Placement Rates for Graduates PAGE
- Graduate and Professional Education Placement for Graduates PAGE
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
Participation rates and financial support data for JSU’s intercollegiate athletic programs are disclosed under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA). For a copy of this report, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Voter Registration
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