A Mercer University education can be exciting and rewarding, especially if taken on in the form of a partnership. Your partners in financing your education are composed of you, your family, the government, the University, and the private sector.
Student Financial Planning
Important News
FAFSA Is Live
2025-2026 FAFSA is Available
The U.S. Department of Education has launched the 2025-2026 FAFSA! The FAFSA is required each year for students to be eligible for Federal Title IV aid programs as well as any need-based aid program.
Students will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) from the Department of Education when their FAFSA is processed. It takes 2-3 business days for schools to receive the FAFSA submission.
Complete the FAFSA
Pro Tips for the FAFSA
Use these tips to help you successfully complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
Financial Wellness Webinar
Financial Wellness Tips
Financial Wellness is an important aspect of your higher education journey. In our most recent webinar, we discuss general financial wellness tips and trick to help set you up for financial success!
Scholarship Universe Webinar
Searching for Scholarships
This webinar features tips and tricks for navigating the Scholarship Universe platform to apply for outside scholarships.
Loan Repayment Webinar
Loan Repayment - What's Your Best Option?
Our latest webinar discusses federal loan repayment options.
Federal Aid Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Federal Aid
Our final webinar for financial aid month was on frequently asked questions regarding federal aid.
Apply for Financial Aid
The first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Types of Financial Aid
Students may be eligible for a variety of financial aid options, including federal aid, state aid, outside scholarships, outside loans, and student employment.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated cost to attend college for one academic year.
Manage Your Aid
From outlining the financial aid process to sharing FAQs, we're here to help as you navigate your financial aid journey.