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 for many people the form is easier to complete. The bad news is that it has significantly delayed our ability to provide financial aid information. The delay in the FAFSA process is a … [Read more...] about Navigating financial aid season at Missouri State: A message for Future Bears
Students and families now have more time to submit the FAFSA. Great news for Missouri State students! Missouri State extended the FAFSA priority deadline to May 1, 2024. Originally set for February 1, the deadline shift comes in response to the delayed release of the 2024-25 FAFSA, as well as reported technical glitches that have extended submission time for some FAFSA … [Read more...] about Missouri State University FAFSA priority deadline extended to May 1, 2024
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