Financial Aid & Resources
At Mason, we understand that financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and availability of on-campus employment are important to our students and their families. The information below will help access these resources.Tuition Information
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Paying Bills, Tuition, & Student Accounts
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- Find the Right Accounts Office
- Student Account Office
- Third Party Billing Office
- GMU Cashier’s Office
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- Military / Veteran Services
- VA Benefits
- Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance
- Military Spouse Education & Career Opportunities
- Tuition Reclassification for Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Military Dependents
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Mason Student Services Center
The Mason Student Services Center (MSSC) serves as the "one-stop-shop" to help students address questions about registration, financial aid, billing & payments, and academic records, while also providing other student services. [expand title="Where is MSSC Located?"] MSSC is currently offering remote services. On campus, MSSC is located on the first floor of Student Union Building (SUB) 1 on the Fairfax Campus. [/expand] [expand title="Registration and Enrollment Services"]- Course registration and schedule changes
- Assistance with re-enrollment to Mason after an absence
- Changes of major, minor or concentration
- Assistance in obtaining enrollment verification
- Cost of attendance and financing a degree information
- Assistance identifying outstanding requirements
- Collection of financial aid verification documents
- Statistics and explanation of financial aid awards
- Scholarship information
- Assistance navigating various methods of payment
- Explanation of charges and payments on student accounts
- Payment plan and refund information
Financial Aid Information
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[expand title="Questions About My Financial Aid"]
- Understanding the Types of Aid in My Financial Aid Package
- How Will I Receive My Financial Aid Refund?
- What is Federal Work Study Fund?
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On-Campus Employment
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- How to Look for On-Campus Jobs *Note - Use Handshake to find and apply for on-campus jobs and internships, see career fair details, and more! Create an account to get started
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- Jobs at Chipotle (Johnson Center)
- Jobs at Panera Bread (Johnson Center)
- Jobs at the University Bookstore
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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Availability
*Note - Many of the scholarships are available to students who have COMPLETED their first semester. Please read the scholarship details for specific requirements.
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- Learn About Scholarship Opportunities at Mason
- University-Wide Scholarships & Awards
- The General Scholarship Application for Mason Foundation Scholarships
- Scholarships & Grants for Study Abroad
- External Scholarship Opportunities
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- School of Business Scholarships
- College of Education and Human Development Scholarships
- College of Health and Human Services Scholarships
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarships
- College of Science Scholarships
- College of Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships
- Schar School of Policy and Government Scholarships
- School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution Scholarships
- School of Integrative Studies Scholarships
- Volgenau School of Engineering Scholarships
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Appeal for In-State (Domicile) Tuition
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