Update for clarity: Current students who are transitioned from the Inclusive Excellence Scholarship (IES) to the Engaged Citizen Award (ECA) will not receive additional years of scholarship eligibility. Instead, their remaining eligibility under the IES will transfer directly to the ECA. For example, a student who has received the IES for two years and remains eligible will … [Read more...] about A New Chapter: Introducing the Engaged Citizen Award
1:30 pm, January 28, 2025 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has provided clarification that the freeze on federal financial assistance programs is not applicable to Title IV student financial aid programs. As such, this freeze will not affect programs administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans. Additionally, the U.S. … [Read more...] about Temporary Pause of Financial Assistance Programs
Hey there, Bears and families! Have you completed your 2025-2026 FAFSA yet? If not, there's still time to cross it off your to-do list! While many FAFSA Frenzy events across the state are starting to wind down, you can check the remaining scheduled events online. If you're having specific issues filing your FAFSA, contact our team at (417) 836-5262 or … [Read more...] about Navigating FAFSA 2025-2026
Exciting news from the world of financial aid! The U.S. Department of Education has launched the final Beta Testing Phase 4 for the 2025–2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students and families can now complete and submit their FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. This phase ensures you can file a valid application early while the Department … [Read more...] about 2025-2026 FAFSA Now Available!
Calling all future and current Bears You can now apply for nearly 1,000 different donor-funded scholarships made possible by the MSU Foundation. That's right, the 2025-2026 MSU Foundation Annual Scholarship Application is live and ready for your submission! Through the online application process, you can submit a single app and be considered for all 2025-2026 MSU … [Read more...] about 2025-2026 MSU Foundation Annual Scholarship Application