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.
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.
April 26, 2024Across 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.
March 29, 2024George Mason University is attracting record numbers of first-generation applicants and providing unprecedented support for Pell-eligible students.
February 19, 2024Due to delays in the release of this year’s FAFSA, Mason has extended its freshman enrollment deposit deadline to May 15.
October 26, 2023Every 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.
September 28, 2023The 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.
