More students now qualify for the Access Missouri Grant
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...
View ArticleFall 2023 Aid Disbursements & Refunds
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...
View Article2024-2025 FAFSA Update
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...
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Navigating FAFSA 2024-2025: A Comprehensive Guide to Prep and Submission
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...
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Navigating the FAFSA 2024-2025: Your Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—the 2024-2025 FAFSA is officially open and ready for action. To ensure you breeze through the process seamlessly, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide...
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Missouri State University FAFSA priority deadline extended to May 1, 2024
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,...
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Navigating financial aid season at Missouri State: A message for Future Bears
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...
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Navigating financial aid season at Missouri State: A message for Current Bears
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 the form is...
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Financial aid Q&A webinar
It’s natural to have questions about the FAFSA, and we’re here to help! Financial Aid is partnering with our Admissions team to host a Financial Aid Q&A Webinar on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from...
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Missouri State extends 2024-2025 deadlines
New deadline allows students more time to submit or correct FAFSA forms. With many students still experiencing issues accessing, submitting, or making corrections to their 2024-2025 Free Application...
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Now’s the time to make necessary FAFSA corrections
Cue the confetti — we’re excited to invite you to make FAFSA corrections (if needed). The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)’s window for making corrections is open! Do you need...
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Federal Work-Study Waitlist Opens June 1
The Missouri State University Federal Work-Study Waitlist will officially open for the 2024-2025 school year at 8:00 am on Saturday, June 1, 2024. New and continuing students interested in receiving...
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Good News for Transfer Students: Scholarship Deadline Extended
We have some exciting news for all our transfer students… Missouri State University has extended the scholarship eligibility deadline for qualified transfer students to August 16. Make sure to take...
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Why the FAFSA is Delayed and How You Can Prepare Now
Hey there, future Bears and families! We know you’re excited about college, and we’re excited for you too! But here’s some important news: the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the...
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2025-2026 MSU Foundation Annual Scholarship Application
Calling all future and current Bears You can now apply for nearly 1,000 different donor-funded scholarships made possible by the MSU Foundation. That’s right, the 2025-2026 MSU Foundation Annual...
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2025-2026 FAFSA Now Available!
Exciting news from the world of financial aid! The U.S. Department of Education has launched the final Beta Testing Phase 4 for the 2025–2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students...
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Navigating FAFSA 2025-2026
Hey there, Bears and families! Have you completed your 2025-2026 FAFSA yet? If not, there’s still time to cross it off your to-do list! While many FAFSA Frenzy events across the state are starting to...
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Temporary Pause of Financial Assistance Programs
1:30 pm, January 28, 2025 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has provided clarification that the freeze on federal financial assistance programs is not applicable to Title IV student financial...
View ArticleA New Chapter: Introducing the Engaged Citizen Award
Important changes have been made to Missouri State University scholarship programs. The Inclusive Excellence Scholarship (IES) is no longer an active scholarship starting with the fall 2025 semester....
View Article🚨Scholarship Alert: Show-Me to College Scholarship🚨
Show-Me to College Scholarship The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation’s Show-Me to College Scholarship is a renewable private scholarship of up to $2,000 for students with a Student Aid Index...
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