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Financial Aid Highlights and Reminders – Answers to Common Questions

August 10, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

The Office of Student Financial Aid receives quite a few questions regarding aid disbursements at the beginning of each year. Below are answers to a few of the more common questions.  I need financial aid to help pay for school but haven’t submitted my FAFSA yet. Is it too late? No! you can still submit your FAFSA for the 2021-2022 academic year. Simply login to … [Read more...] about Financial Aid Highlights and Reminders – Answers to Common Questions

Filed Under: 2021, college life, financial aid, Uncategorized Tagged With: FAFSA, financial aid, scholarship. financial aid

Tips for Incoming Students from a SOAR Leader – Jadyn Dziwanowski

August 1, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

SOAR Leader Jadyn Dziwanowski

As your student gets ready to start college at Missouri State, SOAR Leader Jadyn Dziwanowski has some tips for you to share with them. 1. What's the best advice you got when you want to college? The best advice I got went I started college was to allow myself room to grow. Coming to college is a time of rapid change where get the chance to present yourself as the true you! … [Read more...] about Tips for Incoming Students from a SOAR Leader – Jadyn Dziwanowski

Filed Under: 2021, academics, college life, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bill and Lucille Magers Family Health and Wellness Center

Drew Minnis – The Difference Between Dining Dollars and Your Meal Plan

July 22, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

Drew Minnis

A commonly asked question from family members of incoming students is, “How do I know my child is going to be able to eat while at college?” There is a straightforward answer. You won’t. To prevent students from not eating, Residence Life, Housing, and Dining Services require all students living in community style or suite-style housing to purchase both a meal plan and Dining … [Read more...] about Drew Minnis – The Difference Between Dining Dollars and Your Meal Plan

Filed Under: 2021, college life, Dining, Uncategorized

Preparing for the Fall Semester: First-Generation Students’ Strategies for Success

July 8, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

As you think ahead to the fall semester, which is quickly approaching, you might find it helpful to start familiarizing yourself with Missouri State’s website and campus (if your schedule permits). Below are a few suggestions: Become familiar with Missouri State. If your schedule permits, spend a couple of hours on campus.  Missouri State will become your new home … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Fall Semester: First-Generation Students’ Strategies for Success

Filed Under: 2021, academics, college life, first generation student

Michael Chapman – Five Reasons Why My Involvement in Student Government Changed My Life

April 30, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

Michael Chapman - Student Body President

A large part of my elementary, middle school, and college experience centered around being involved in some sort of Student Government. Whether it was Student Council or Student Government Association, I have always had a passion for utilizing my voice to create impactful change wherever I go. This past year, I have served on the Student Government Association cabinet as the … [Read more...] about Michael Chapman – Five Reasons Why My Involvement in Student Government Changed My Life

Filed Under: 2021, college life, leadership, SGA, Student Affairs Tagged With: Student Affairs, Student Government Association

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