Study Abroad
Gain global experience, advance your language skills, and jump-start your career—financial aid may be available so cost is not a barrier.
Opportunities to study abroad
Jackson State University offers excellent opportunities to students interested in studying abroad. Students are able to gain experiences with cultures and other ethnic groups outside of the United States. They will gain experience in global technology, advance their language skills, and meet new people. Students must complete an application, meet eligibility requirements, and be in good standing at JSU.
There are five types of Study Abroad programs at Jackson State University:
- Independent Study Abroad
- Faculty Lead
- JSU Passport To The World
- Intern Abroad
- Student Exchange Program
Students are able to select an appropriate program; earn credit hours and experiences; spend two weeks in a foreign country; do research; “jump-start” their career; do internships; and participate in student exchange programs globally.
Financial aid may be available to students who qualify—“cost is not a barrier.” Students must enroll full-time at JSU to receive credit toward their degree. There may be other assistance available to students through other areas of the University.
For more information, visit the JSU Global — Study Abroad website.
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