This information pertains only to graduate students in the fully online programs taught in 8 or 7.5 week modules.
If you are an Undergraduate or Graduate student at George Mason taking other online classes, please visit our information page on applying for financial aid or the policies for your student type.
Fully Online Graduate Programs Taught in 8-week Modules
For the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters of the 2024-2025 year, you will need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). George Mason’s school code is 003749.
For the beginning and ending dates, please see the Registrar's website.
If you have applied for aid and received notification of your eligibility, your aid will disburse 5 days after your semester start date. You must begin participation in your class for your aid to disburse, and you must be registered for a minimum of 4.5 credits for each semester. You can view your aid eligibility or any outstanding documents we need on your PatriotWeb account: https://patriotweb.gmu.edu/.