The information below applies ONLY to students whose FAFSA  is selected in the Process of Verification: Tax Filers:  The  student and spouse, if married OR the student and the student's parents must request an IRS Tax Transcript from the Internal Revenue Service and submit it to the Jackson State University's Financial Aid Office. Non- Tax Filers:  If no tax return...Read More

 Planning to Enroll Summer 2018 and/or Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 Summer 2018 Term:  Students must register for 6 or more hours, complete the 2017-2018 FAFSA and be admitted as a regular student into a degree seeking program.  Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least six undergraduate hours and graduate students must be enrolled in...Read More

Students who received a Stafford Loan, Direct Loan or Perkins Loan while attending JSU are required to complete a Loan EXIT Counseling session.  For Stafford and Direct Loan Exit Counseling log on to: Exit Counseling and complete the session.  For Perkins Loan borrowers please contact the Business Office at (601) 979-2216.  Read More

Congress is currently looking at several proposals which may affect the awarding and amounts of future Pell awards.  Please be advised that all federal financial aid awards are contingent upon Congressional funding. Pell Grant Recipients attending less than full time in a term (fall, spring or summer); Pell payment will be based on the enrollment...Read More

Options for Students Who Did Not Receive Enough Financial Aid to Cover Educational Expenses Students may contact the offices below for information regarding financial assistance and scholarship opportunities: Academic Department (student’s area of study) JSU Alumni and Constituency Relations Apply at: https://www.jsums.edu/alumni/scholarships/ JSU Business Office Payment Plan: (601) 979-2216 State of Mississippi Financial Assistance Office Telephone: (601)...Read More