Financial Aid Opportunities
Understanding Types of Aid
JU students have access to various financial support options to help fund their education. The University provides substantial institutional scholarships and grants based on academic merit, talent, and financial need. Additionally, students can benefit from federal and state financial aid programs.
Institutional Aid
Institutional aid refers to financial assistance provided directly by a college or university to its students. This type of aid is often awarded based on a student's academic achievement, talent, or financial need. here at Jacksonville University, all incoming undergraduate stuudents are evaluated for a merit scholarship at the time of Admission. Graduate & Professional Studies students should reach out to their admissions counselor to learn more about the aid opportunites available to them.
Federal & State Aid
Federal and state aid refer to financial assistance programs that are funded and administered by federal or state governments. These programs are designed to help students pay for higher education expenses, such as tuition, fees, and books. Federal aid programs include grants, work-study opportunities, and loans, such as the Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study Program, and Direct Loans. State aid programs vary by state but may include grants, scholarships, and tuition assistance programs for residents attending colleges or universities within the state. In order to be reviewed for federal and state aid, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. JU's FAFSA code is 001495.
Pell Grant–This type of grant is a need-based federal grant program for undergraduate students. It is designed to provide financial aid to students with demonstrated financial need to help pay for their education expenses. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. Learn more about Pell Grants.
Federal Work Study Program–This program is a federally funded program in the United States that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. Learn More about the Work Study Program.
Loans–These are a type of financial aid that must be repaid, typically with interest. Unlike grants or scholarships, which are typically based on financial need or merit and do not need to be repaid, loans are borrowed money that you must repay over time. There are several different types of loans you can apply for inlcudig, private, federal, and Parent PLUS Loans. Learn more about loans.
Summer Financial Aid
Summer financial aid is calculated differently, with federal, state, or institutional funding usually unavailable. Contact the Financial Aid Office once you know your summer classes. Your counselor will determine your loan eligibility based on the number of classes and sessions you attend, including any remaining Federal Direct Loan eligibility. If you've used up your Federal Direct Loan eligibility, your counselor can discuss other loan options.