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
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
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
The 2018-19 school year just started. Still, you can file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2019-2020 school year on Oct. 1, 2018. You'll need some information before you get started. Your FSA ID (a parent may need one too) Federal income tax forms from 2017 Missouri State's federal school code (002503) Even if you have scholarships, … [Read more...] about Why you should start your FAFSA right now
This week you’ll be way too busy to deal with financial aid problems. Why not take 15 minutes now to check that you’re all set? Billing Financial aid disburses the second week of classes Right now your bill doesn’t show what financial aid you’ll be receiving, only what has been charged to your account. A good way to estimate what you will owe after your aid disburses is to … [Read more...] about Last Minute Tips from Our Office