FAFSA Deadline

FINANCIAL AID TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINES: FAFSA DUE DECEMBER 1, 2019

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Southern Miss students, things you need to know about tuition and fee payment:

1) FAFSA deadline to use financial aid to pay tuition and fees for SPRING 2020:

If you are planning on using financial aid to pay your tuition and fees, you must have your FAFSA completed by the Southern Miss deadline.

December 1, 2019: Last day to turn in FAFSA documentation (including verification) in order for your financial award to be considered in your payment calculation for spring 2020.

2) Payment plan for students who miss the December 1 FAFSA deadline or are not using financial aid to pay tuition and fees:

For students who miss the December 1 FAFSA deadline or do not use financial aid, Southern Miss has an installment payment plan. The first payment for spring 2020 is due January 10, 2020, according to the Southern Miss payment policy.

3) Payment deadline:

January 10, 2020: Spring 2020 student balance (institutional charges minus anticipated financial aid) must be paid in full or enroll in the payment plan with the first payment due upon enrollment, according to Southern Miss important financial dates.

From Southern Miss Business Services:

The university requires payment prior to the semester start date of each term. Class schedules for students who fail to meet the payment deadline of January 10, 2020, for the spring 2020 semester will be subject to cancellation. For more information about the university’s student account payment policies and schedule, please contact Business Services at 601.266.4137.

Find out more information about deadlines and fee payment on the Business Services page.

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