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
We have an important task for your to-do list. File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2022-2023 school year. You'll need some information before you get started. Your FSA ID (a parent may need one too). Federal income tax forms from 2020. Missouri State's federal school code (002503). Even if you have scholarships, this is important. … [Read more...] about Why every Missouri State student should submit a FAFSA
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The spring 2022 semester just started, and we have an important task for your to-do list. File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2022-2023 school year by Feb. 1. You'll need some information before you get started. Your FSA ID (a parent may need one too). Federal income tax forms from 2020. Missouri State's federal school code … [Read more...] about File your FAFSA by Feb. 1
You may be eligible to have your current financial aid adjusted. As part of Missouri State’s commitment to making higher education more attainable, the Special Circumstance process allows a financial aid office to adjust a student’s FAFSA based on their current financial situation. Only the financial aid office may adjust the FAFSA with documented changes. We recognize that … [Read more...] about Apply For More Financial Aid