July 28, 2026Financial Aid Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
July 23, 2026Last Day to Accept a Loan for the Summer Semester: August 13, 2026
June 24, 2026On July 1, 2026, several significant changes to federal financial aid included in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also referred to as the OBBBA or Working Families Tax Cuts Act, go into effect that affect current and prospective students at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. George Mason University’s Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) has developed a centralized webpage for students, faculty, and staff to review these changes.
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May 28, 2026
Last day to submit SAP Appeal for Summer 2026 is July 30, 2026
February 26, 2026Last Day to Accept a Loan for the Spring Semester: May 12, 2026
January 14, 2026Information about the The Enrollment Freeze for Spring 2026
January 14, 2026Information about SAP Appeal Deadline for Spring 2026: April 13, 2026
November 13, 2025Last Day to Accept a Loan for the Fall Semester: December 16
November 10, 2025SAP Appeal Deadline for Fall 2025: November 17, 2025
September 3, 2025The Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress is introducing several changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) in the 2026-2027 aid year. Mason has developed resources to keep our community informed and prepared.