Step 3. Complete the FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and request the results be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office at Jackson State University (JSU Code 002410). You may contact the Financial Aid Office at 1-866-THEE-JSU (866-843-3578) to check the status of your financial aid award.

1. Go to www.jsums.edu and click on P.A.W.S.
2. Log in using your User ID (J Number) and PIN.
3. Click “Financial Aid”.
4. Click “Award” and select the appropriate aid year.
5. If you have a direct loan offer, you must accept the loan before funds can be disbursed to your student account.
6. You must also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling at https://studentaid.gov/.  Your results will be electronically sent to Jackson State University.

 

To Check for Missing and/or Unsatisfied Requirements:   

1. Go to www.jsums.edu and click on JSU P.A.W.S.
2. Login using your User ID and PIN
3. Click on Financial Aid
4. Click on Eligibility Requirements and select Aid Year
5. Click Submit
6. Review Student Requirements, Holds, Academic Progress,
7. If you have Unsatisfied Requirements, please submit documents to the Financial Aid Office Immediately.

 

To Accept Award Offer:   

1. Go to www.jsums.edu and click on JSU P.A.W.S.
2. Login using your User ID and PIN
3. Click on Financial Aid
4. Click “Award”
5. Click “Award for Aid Year”
6. Click “Accept Award Offer” tab and follow the instructions

www.jsums.edu/financialaid