Can you believe that the 2021-2022 FAFSA is almost open?! Even though we've just begun the 2020-2021 academic year, it's time to start planning and applying for next year's aid. To begin, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2021-2022 school year will open on October 1, 2020. We encourage all students to complete a FAFSA and to do it as early as … [Read more...] about Are You Ready for Next Year?
Your Federal financial aid may not be set in stone. The FAFSA you completed for the 2020-2021 school year was based on your 2018 income. Because that FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal financial aid, updating the FAFSA to reflect your family’s current circumstance could qualify you for more advantageous financial aid. While not every circumstance can be accounted … [Read more...] about Appealing Your Financial Aid Offer
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to cause disruptions for Missouri State students, MSU stands ready to assist when and where we can. Whether it's help with an outstanding account balance, covering essential living expenses, or accessing the internet to complete online classwork we have resources to help. To apply for COVID-19 related assistance, we encourage all … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Options
Know what you owe! Estimate your costs using our free online calculator and see why MSU is consistently a quality university experience at a cost below both state and national averages. https://www.secure.missouristate.edu/finaid/FINCostWkst.asp … [Read more...] about Cost Worksheet
Summer is around the corner. We know this because there is a bouncy castle by the stadium and the fountain is on. You may be thinking about taking classes this summer. Good for you, and there might be financial aid for it too! Here is how summer financial aid works… When you register for summer classes, our office will automatically look to see if you have any federal aid … [Read more...] about Summer Financial Aid