To apply to Marshall University, you can submit your application online through the admissions portal. You’ll need to provide your transcripts, test scores (if required), and any additional documents requested.
Completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov gives you access to the largest source of financial aid – grants, loans, and student employment. The application processing cycle lasts 21 months. For the 2024-25 award year, applications are accepted beginning late December 2023 through June 30, 2025. For the 2025-26 award year, applications are accepted beginning October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.
Searching and applying for scholarships is another way to help pay for college. Scholarships can be found from a variety of sources such as local businesses, organizations, churches, etc. but do require some research.
West Virginia residents should visit www.cfwv.com to apply for West Virginia’s merit-based PROMISE Scholarship and other scholarship programs administered by the WV Higher Education Policy Commission. For the list of state grants and scholarships that Marshall awards, visit the Types of Aid webpage.
The Department of Education or Marshall may select any student’s FAFSA for a process called Verification. Approximately one third of all college students are selected for FAFSA verification. Selected students are required to complete an online worksheet as well as providing selected documentation if needed. If this is required, you will receive an email instructing you to log onto mymu.marshall.edu. Upon submission of your documents, your financial aid counselor will review and let you know if there is any further action required on your part.
Other documents such as but not limited to birth certificates, passports, or marriage licenses may be required. Your financial aid office will notify you if needed. If you do not receive an email notification from us, that means you were not selected for verification. Learn more information on verification.
View instructions on how to accept or decline your aid below. If you need loans to help cover your costs, you must accept the loans offered and complete the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling.
- Log in to myMU at mymu.marshall.edu.
- Click on My Account Center on the left side of the page.
- Click Financial Aid Dashboard.
- Select the aid year you are checking on the top right of the page.
- Select Award Offer from the top toolbar.
- Scroll down accept or decline your options and hit Submit on the bottom right when ready to finalize.
