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Important Updates to Application Dates
The Department of Education has launched the new streamlined 2024-2025 FAFSA application! While students can complete the FAFSA now for 2024-25, the Department of Education will not begin processing applications until mid-March. We will continue to update our timeline as updates are received from the Department of Education.
Date | Deadline | What does that mean? |
December 31st | Annual FAFSA Opens | NEW 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available. Students and families can complete the FAFSA, but the Department of Education will not process the submitted applications until mid-March. |
mid-March | FAFSA Processing Begins | The Department of Education will begin processing submitted FAFSA applications in March. Students will receive an email from the Department of Education when their application is processed and sent to schools. Students cannot make any corrections to a submitted application until the application is processed. |
March – April | Schools will receive FAFSA | The Office of Student Financial Planning will begin releasing Financial Aid Notifications to new students for the 2024-25 award year as FAFSA applications are received. If you do not plan on completing the FAFSA, please let the Office of Student Financial Planning know as soon as possible. |
January – May | GA Student Aid Applications | GA Residents should complete GA state aid applications as soon as possible for the upcoming award year. Some applications must be completed annually. |
June-July | Returning Student Financial Aid Notifications Released | The Office of Student Financial Planning will begin releasing Financial Aid Notifications for the 2024-25 award year for returning students as FAFSA applications are received from ED. If you do not plan on completing the FAFSA, please let the Office of Student Financial Planning know as soon as possible. |
August | Fall Semester Begins | Payment arrangements must be made by the first day of class. The first day of class is listed in the academic calendar for your program. |
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Types of Financial Aid
Federal Aid Programs
State Aid Programs
Outside Scholarships
Outside Loans
Student Employment
How to Complete Your FAFSA
Watch this video from Federal Student Aid before completing your FAFSA.
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Army ROTC
Mercer offers an Army ROTC program with full scholarships and additional financial aid benefits for students aspiring to serve in the U.S. Army.
Fall 2023 begins in August
Complete Your FAFSA today
The Office of Student Financial Planning will begin sending financial aid notifications for 2023 — 2024 returning students in June.
Complete your FAFSA now, so you will be among the first group to receive a notification.