Missouri State News

FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1

Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which determines their eligibility for financial aid and university-funded scholarships.

Due to delays and technical errors in the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, many students and families have had challenges submitting this important financial aid document.

Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.

“Roll out of the federal government’s new FAFSA form has seen several delays and technical errors that have made it difficult for students to complete the form,” said Rob Moore, Missouri State University director of financial aid.

“Students and families have faced challenges that are beyond their control. We hope extending the deadline will ease their concerns and allow more students to qualify for financial aid.”

Students who apply to Missouri State and complete their FAFSA forms by May 1 will be eligible for all need-based financial aid including the Mo State Access Award. The Mo State Access Award assures free tuition and fees for Missouri students who are Pell eligible.

 

Transfer News

The Unique Skill Set of a Transfer Specialist

“Transfer specialists must have an array of knowledge and gifts to be effective in their position. At the 2024 National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) Conference a group of transfer specialists shared the essential characteristics of transfer admissions staff.”

Inside Higher Ed Article

 

Transfer Resources

Attend the Master Advisor Workshop

The Master Advisor Workshop provides a comprehensive analysis of theories, knowledge, skills, and techniques for effective advising. Upon completion, participants earn the designation of Master Advisor. The next Master Advisor Workshop will take place on May 13, 2024, from 1:00PM-5:00PM and 8:00AM-4:30PM on May 14, 2024, in Meyer Library, Room 206.

Register for the Master Advisor Workshop

 

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

Missouri State News

Missouri State Extends FAFSA Deadline

Missouri State is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. Please refer students to the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Missouri State News

 

Transfer News

To Transform Transfer, Key Barriers Must be Overcome

The state of California signed legislation in 2021 to improve the transfer path for students transferring from two-year institutions to four-year institutions. Aisha N. Lowe discusses improvements that have come from that legislation, as well as barriers that still must be addressed for transfer students in California.

Inside Higher Ed Article

 

Transfer Resources

Attend the Master Advisor Workshop

The Master Advisor Workshop provides a comprehensive analysis of theories, knowledge, skills, and techniques for effective advising. Upon completion, participants earn the designation of Master Advisor. The next Master Advisor Workshop will take place on May 13, 2024, from 1:00PM-5:00PM and 8:00AM-4:30PM on May 14, 2024, in Meyer Library, Room 206.

Register for the Master Advisor Workshop

 

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

Missouri State News

Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award Recipients Announced

Dr. Aida Hass-Wisecup, Dr. Billie Follensbee, and Heather M. Luellen will be recognized as the recipients of the 2024 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. Davis Master Advisor Reception on March 19, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Union Club in Plaster Student Union. Each will be presented with a plaque and $1500 award.

Hass-Wisecup is a professor and graduate program director in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Follensbee is a professor and museum studies program coordinator in the art and design department. Luellen serves as staff music director/accompanist in the theatre and dance department.

Each year, this award is presented to one undergraduate faculty advisor, one undergraduate staff advisor, and this year a graduate advisor category has been added. The recipients of this award have demonstrated excellent advising to Missouri State students. Advisors are nominated by students, faculty and staff. All nominees are given a chance to submit an application packet. A committee of past recipients of the award review and select the winners.

 

Transfer News

The Capital of Transfer

“Some students with college-navigating cultural capital intentionally select a 2+2 route through the community college to a bachelor’s degree for financial, family or geographic reasons. Many community college students, however, have stumbled into the community college…or first entered the workforce or military.” Michol Hutchison interviews two students at the Virginia Community College System’s Student Leadership Conference, to learn more about the cultural capital needed to navigate the transfer process as a student.

Inside Higher Ed Article

 

Transfer Resources

MoStateAdvising YouTube Channel

If you missed an advisor forum held via Zoom, or would like to review information presented at a Zoom forum you attended, head to the MoStateAdvising YouTube channel! All Zoom advisor forums are recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel, to view at your convenience. Please note that only forums held during the 2023-2024 academic year can count toward 2024 Master Advisor Certification renewal.

MoStateAdvising YouTube Channel

 

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

Missouri State News

The Spring 2024 Advisor Forum Schedule is Available!

Please make plans to attend academic advisor forums in the Spring 2024 semester. All sessions count toward the three hours needed for annual renewal of Master Advisor designation. All faculty and staff are welcome, so please encourage colleagues to participate. Registration is strongly encouraged.

View the Spring 2024 advisor forum schedule and register today!

 

Transfer News

How Can AI Help Transfer?

“AI can indeed be useful to higher education in ways other than the writing of assigned papers. In this post, we describe multiple ways that AI can be useful in helping students transfer from one college or university to another.” This recent article from Inside Higher Education identifies ways in which artificial intelligence can be used to identify possible course evaluations and simplify articulation agreements, among other uses.

Inside Higher Ed Article

 

Transfer Resources

Attend the 2024 COTA Conference!

The 2024 COTA Conference will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Truman Building in Jefferson City, MO. This year’s theme is “Bridging the Gap for Transfer Students”, and will address challenges with respect to student transfer, credit vs non-credit alignment, articulation agreements, and institutional policy. Registration for the 2024 COTA Conference is now open.

Register for the 2024 COTA Conference

 

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