Admissions and Financial Aid

Across the Admissions Events team's eight largest spring events, including this year’s newly revamped Spring Preview, a record-setting 4,300+ admitted students registered to connect with the students, faculty, and staff of the Mason. community.

George Mason University is attracting record numbers of first-generation applicants and providing unprecedented support for Pell-eligible students.

Every year, Mason’s Office of Admissions sets out to expand access to education for prospective students across Virginia, our country, and the world. Only a few months into the current recruitment cycle, they’ve already achieved some incredible things.

The FAFSA Simplification Act passed by Congress is introducing several changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the 2024-25 aid year. Mason has developed resources to keep our community informed and prepared.

Alethia Shipman was recently appointed as director of student financial aid at George Mason University. Shipman, who has been with Mason for more than a year serving as associate director of financial aid, assumes the position following the retirement of Sandy Tarbox.