The FAFSA is changing for the 2024-2025 academic year. We're delving into the nitty-gritty details to help you gear up for the FAFSA application, when it opens on December 31, 2024. Securing financial assistance is crucial, and for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, there are some significant changes you need to be aware of. Understanding FAFSA's Importance: The FAFSA … [Read more...] about Navigating FAFSA 2024-2025: A Comprehensive Guide to Prep and Submission
For those of you who plan to attend college during the 2024-2025 school year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) processes and system will be getting big updates. This includes a new and improved FAFSA experience for students and families. As a result, the updated FAFSA form is not available like it traditionally has been on October 1. Instead, the updated … [Read more...] about 2024-2025 FAFSA Update
Financial aid is paying! Has yours? Financial aid funds began disbursing to students' accounts for the fall 2023 on Monday, August 28. All funds (including grants, scholarships, and loans) that are eligible for disbursement should have paid by now. We are running disbursements on a daily basis and are picking-up eligible awards everyday for payment to student accounts. The two … [Read more...] about Fall 2023 Aid Disbursements & Refunds
The State of Missouri expanded eligibility for the Access Missouri Grant, making more students eligible for the state aid. The expanded eligibility goes into effect for the 2023-2024 academic year. The news was recently announced by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD). What changed? Last year, families with an Expected Family … [Read more...] about More students now qualify for the Access Missouri Grant
Life changes fast. That is why we want you to apply for a Special Circumstance. Special Circumstance is a process through which your FAFSA, which is based on old financial information, is updated to reflect your family’s current financial situation. A Special Circumstance can help you pay for college by changing the types or amounts of financial aid you receive. Only … [Read more...] about Application Available for Special Circumstance Consideration