Financial Aid
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 a 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 website at: https://www.jsums.edu/global/study-abroad-2/
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FAFSA
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.
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CARES Act Emergency Assistance for Students
All documents submitted to the Office of Financial Aid can take up to 21 business days for processing.
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 the weekends, holidays, and all other unspecified days the university is closed.
Division of Financial Aid
