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WELCOME TO NEXT STEPS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
MARCH 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Parking & Check-In

  • Check-in and the event will begin in the FUSE Building – Mason Square Campus in Arlington, VA
  • Complimentary Parking is available in the Van Metre Parking Deck.
  • If arriving by Metro, the best stop is the VA Square – GMU which can be accessed via the orange line
  • Our staff will validate your parking at check-in
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Parking and Check-In

  • Check in and the event will begin in the FUSE Building – Mason Square Campus in Arlington, VA
  • Complimentary Parking is available in the Van Metre Parking Garage
  • If arriving by Metro, the best stop is VA Square – GMU which can be accessed via the orange line. 
  • Our staff will validate your parking at check-In.
ACCESS THE CAMPUS MAP
ACCESS PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Things to Bring
  • Bring a charged laptop
  • Financial Aid award letters
  • BRING THESE ITEMS BELOW IF FAFSA/VASA ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED
    • Bring your 2024 tax records and the materials linked below
    • To get a jumpstart on the FAFSA – be sure to create your FSA ID online before the session at studentaid.gov – both students and parents/guardians will need to create a login. 
DOCUMENTS TO BRING

Schedule of Events

9:15 a.m.
Event Check-In Begins
FUSE Lobby
9:15 a.m.
Light Breakfast
FUSE Lobby
10 a.m.
Welcome from the Dean of Admissions
FUSE Room 1311/1312
10:15 a.m.
Next Steps Presentation
FUSE Room 1311/1312
10:45 a.m.
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters Presentation
FUSE Room 1311/1312
11:15 a.m.
Financial Aid Working Session
FAFSA/VASA Completions or Corrections
Understanding/Comparing Financial Aid Award Letters
Scholarship Assistance
Updating GMU Financial Aid
FUSE Room 1311/1312
11:15 a.m.
GMU Next Steps Working Session
Completing GMU Housing Application/Exemption Form
Paying Enrollment Deposit
Admissions Application Support
FUSE Lobby
12:00 p.m.
Event Concludes
Resources
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH PRESENTATION

Things to Bring

  • Bring a charged laptop
  • Financial Aid award letters
  • BRING THESE ITEMS BELOW IF FAFSA/VASA ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED
    • Bring your 2024 tax records and the materials linked below
    • To get a jumpstart on the FAFSA – be sure to create your FSA ID online before the session at studentaid.gov – both students and parents/guardians will need to create a login. 
DOCUMENTS TO BRING
Schedule of Events
9:15 a.m.
Event Check-In
FUSE Lobby
9:15 a.m.
Light Breakfast
FUSE Lobby
10 a.m.
Welcome from the Dean of Admissions
FUSE 1311/1312
Welcome from the Dean of Admissions
FUSE 1311/1312
10:15 a.m.
Next Steps Presentation
FUSE 1311/1312
10:45 a.m.
Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters Presentation
FUSE 1311/1312
11:15 a.m.
Financial Aid Working Session
FAFSA/VASA Completions or Corrections
Understanding/Comparing Financial Aid Award Letters
Scholarship Assistance
Updating GMU Financial Aid
FUSE Room 1311/1312
11:15 a.m.
GMU Next Steps Working Session
Completing GMU Housing Application/Exemption Form
Paying Enrollment Deposit
Admissions Application Support
FUSE Lobby
12:00 p.m.
Event Concludes

 

 

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