diff --git a/uw_adsel/models.py b/uw_adsel/models.py
index 1919f3c..af5d090 100644
--- a/uw_adsel/models.py
+++ b/uw_adsel/models.py
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ class Application(models.Model):
     major_program_code = models.CharField(max_length=255)
 
     def json_data(self):
-        return {'admissionSelectionId': self.adsel_id,
+        return {'admissionSelectionId': int(self.adsel_id),
                 'applicationNbr': self.application_number,
                 'systemKey': self.system_key}
 
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ class PurpleGoldApplication(Application):
     award_amount = models.IntegerField()
 
     def json_data(self):
-        return {'admissionSelectionId': self.adsel_id,
+        return {'admissionSelectionId': int(self.adsel_id),
                 'awardAmount': self.award_amount}