Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applies to all forms of federal and state aid, as well as institutional grant aid. Additional applications may be needed for other programs. To learn more about the individual application requirements review the programs below.
The 2026-2027 FAFSA can now be completed at studentaid.gov.
Students applying to James Madison University and seeking scholarship consideration should file the FAFSA by January 1, 2026 to maximize their eligibility.
To meet JMU’s priority filing deadline for FAFSA, be sure to submit your FAFSA by March 1, 2026. This means the FAFSA should be processed by the government no later than that date to be considered “on-time” at JMU. Note this is not a hard deadline and a FAFSA can and should be completed after this date.
Please be sure to add JMU's school code to your list of schools while applying for your FAFSA - 003721.
If you think you might not be eligible to fill out a FAFSA and are a Virginia Resident, see our VASA Application page for more information about how you might be able to receive state aid.
Need help submitting a FAFSA with a contributor that does not have a Social Security Number? View a detailed handout from Federal Student Aid for instructions.
FAFSA Priority Filing
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What Type Of Aid Would You Like To Apply For?
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