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Financial Aid

financial aid & scholarships

The Financial Aid Office is here to help you make your education affordable. We offer a variety of financial aid programs—including federal, state, institutional, and private funding—to support your academic goals.

Our team is committed to providing clear information, timely updates, and personalized support so you can navigate the financial aid process with confidence.


Financial aid updates

  • 2026-2027 FAFSA is Now Available 
  • 2026-2027 Foundation Scholarships
    • Apply every year after October 1st
    • Scholarships available up to $5000 per year
    • One application, over 300 scholarships
  • NEW: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
    • Graduate PLUS loans eliminated for new borrowers
    • New limits on Parent PLUS and federal student loans
    • Reduced loan eligibility for students enrolled less than full-time
    • Updates to repayment options

Financial Aid Disbursement

Enrollment in late-start courses may delay the disbursement of federal and state financial aid.

  • Attendance in late-start courses must be confirmed before aid for those courses can be paid
  • Enrollment in late-start courses may affect your enrollment status, which can impact aid disbursement
  • Once aid has disbursed, it will not be adjusted for late-start course enrollment

Contact the Department

Hearnes Hall, Suite 109
Phone: 417-625-9325
Email: finaid@mssu.edu

Administrative Assistant
417-625-9367