Missouri State News
Celebrate Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week!
November 3-7 is Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week! You can follow the Adult Student Services Blog and the MSU: I’m First Instagram account to read student spotlights on our wonderful nontraditional and/or first-generation students throughout the week!
Transfer News
Mourning the End of an Institute Focused on Transfer Students
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) closed at the end of November. Inside Higher Ed discusses the impact NISTS has had on transfer-related research and what the future may hold.
Transfer Resources
Every Bear, Every Year
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open! Students are encouraged to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA by December 1, 2025, to meet the priority deadline. Advisors can refer students to the “Filing the FAFSA” webpage on Missouri State’s website and/or the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Transfer Advising Committee
The Transfer Advising Committee has representation from each academic college and works collaboratively to develop best practices for transfer advising, facilitate communication regarding transfer student issues, and offer professional development for transfer advisors. The minutes from the Transfer Advising Committee’s latest meeting can be found below.
Transfer Advising Committee Minutes
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