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.
May 28, 2026Last 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
August 13, 2025The last day to apply for summer 2025 financial aid is August 13.
July 31, 2025The enrollment freeze date for the fall 2025 semester is September 16, 2025.
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July 18, 2025
The last day the Office of Student Financial Aid processes loans for the summer semester is August 15, 2025.