Checklist
Incoming Freshmen
Apply for admission with all application materials received by December 1st to ensure sufficient notification
time as well as time to complete scholarship applications in advance of the deadlines.Complete the General Scholarship Application through the USA's Scholarship Program Opportunity Tracker portal (JagSPOT). Updated test scores must be received by February 15th to receive consideration
for Freshman scholarships. Depending on the student’s major, official test scores
may be considered in the awarding of Departmental Scholarships.Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to receive consideration for need-based scholarships.Respond to all scholarship offers and complete any additional requirements by the
date requested. You will be notified through your USA JagMail account issued to you
as well as through the JagSPOT portal.Transfer Students
Apply for admission with all application materials received by December 1st to ensure sufficient notification
time as well as time to complete the General Scholarship Application in advance of
the deadlines.
Complete the General Scholarship Application through USA's Scholarship Program Opportunity Tracker portal (JagSPOT).Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to receive consideration for need-based scholarships.Respond to all scholarship offers and complete any additional requirements by the
date requested.Current Students
Complete the General Scholarship application through USA's Scholarship Program Opportunity Tracker portal (JagSPOT) by January 1. Departmental deadlines vary so the earlier you complete the application
the better.Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to receive consideration for need-based scholarships.Respond to all scholarship offers and complete any additional requirements by the
date requested. You will be notified of any awards and/or any additional information
required through the JagSPOT portal and your USA JagMail account.Nursing Students:
Nursing program deadlines vary slightly from the University general deadlines. Please
contact the College of Nursing for current year program application deadlines.