To maintain compliance with federal student aid regulations, undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours required for their program of study to qualify for federal student loans during the summer 2026 semester. There is no change to the summer enrollment requirements for graduate students. Undergraduate students enrolled in fewer than 6 credit hours … [Read more...] about Summer Financial Aid Enrollment Requirement
Can you feel it? The excitement is in the air, and we’re thrilled to welcome you back—or welcome you anew—to Missouri State for the 2025 fall semester! With classes kicking off soon, your Office of Student Financial Aid is geared up to help keep things smooth and straightforward for you as the semester begins. Important dates & financial aid reminders Change of Schedule … [Read more...] about Welcome (Back) to Campus, Bears!
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
Cue the confetti — we're excited to invite you to make FAFSA corrections (if needed). The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)'s window for making corrections is open! Do you need to edit or update to your FAFSA information? Now you can. Making corrections to your FAFSA ensures accurate financial aid. Our office uses this data when we calculate your … [Read more...] about Now’s the time to make necessary FAFSA corrections
It’s financial aid season. This year, the financial aid process has some unique challenges. The federal government revamped the FAFSA form and process this year. The good news is that the form is easier to complete. The bad news is that it has significantly delayed our ability to provide financial aid information to new, incoming students. The important news for you to … [Read more...] about Navigating financial aid season at Missouri State: A message for Current Bears