Jacksonville University (JU) Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students Receiving Aid
75%
Total Aid Amount
$50.061M
Financial Aid Official Website
https://www.ju.edu/financialservices/index.php
As soon as the applicant applies for admission as a freshman or a transfer student, University automatically considers you for an academic scholarship or grant ranging in value from $1,000 to $15,000 per year. Federal, state, and institutional grants, scholarships, loans, and work are available to those who chose to apply for such assistance. Through Jacksonville University (JU), Jacksonville, Florida, 75% of the students are receiving financial awards and the total aid amount provided till now is $50,061,000.
This is an annual application process and the amount of aid available can vary based on fluctuations in federal, state, and institutional funding as well as personal financial situations. However, generally, you can count on receiving a stable financial aid package annually within reason of the stability of those external factors.
Students do need to forget to use the university FAFSA code that is 001495 while filling out the FAFSA Form.
Scholarships
Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship
Jacksonville University partners with the City of Jacksonville and the Duval County Public Schools to fund up to two (2) full JU scholarships per year. To be eligible, students must be attending a Duval County public high school, qualify for the federal Pell grant program, and be accepted to the University.
Jacksonville University Scholars Scholarship
The Jacksonville University Scholars Scholarship may be offered to talented participants who are not enrolled in the Honors program (award levels will vary).
Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship
The Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship is awarded to qualifying high school seniors and transfer students upon acceptance for admission and is based on previous academic performance as demonstrated by high school and college academic transcripts, (award levels will vary).
Jacksonville University ROTC Room and Board Scholarship
A Jacksonville University award for on-campus resident students who receive full-tuition ROTC scholarships funded by a branch of the military. The award is capped at the value of a double room and a full meal plan and will be reduced by any state, federal, endowed or outside gift aid the student receives. These awards replace any other Jacksonville University scholarship or grant awarded prior to confirmation of the ROTC scholarship.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grants
Eligibility and award amount is determined on the basis of the FAFSA. Awards are available to eligible students who enroll for at least three credit hours per semester.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
This is a federal grant for students with an estimated financial need. Award amounts vary depending on available funds.
Federal College Work-Study
Campus jobs may be awarded to full-time students as part of their financial aid packages to help meet need. Students are restricted in the number of hours they may work per semester and the maximum amount they may earn.
Loans
Subsidized Direct Loan Program
This is a need-based federal student loan with variable interest depending on the date of disbursement. Funds are available from participating banks and credit unions. Interest is paid by the federal government on behalf of the student as long as the student maintains at least half-time enrollment (6 or more credit hours).
Unsubsidized Direct Loan Program
Similar to the Subsidized Direct Loan, this loan is available to students regardless of need. Undergraduate students may receive up to $2,000 in unsubsidized funds in addition to the subsidized loan limit for their grade level.
Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate and Professional Students
This is a credit-based federal loan available to graduate students. Graduate students may apply to borrow an amount up to the cost of education minus financial aid.
Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
This is a credit-based federal loan available to parents. Parents may apply to borrow an amount up to the student’s cost of education minus financial aid.
Private Loans / Alternative Loans
Private lenders are an alternative or additional educational funding option to federal student loans. Please review the option of lenders that other JU students have used in the past.
There are various other types of grants provided by the University. To explore more about the Financial. Jacksonville Financial Grants.
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