Q: What types of financial aid are available?
A: We offer a variety of federal, state and institutional funding
programs, including:
- Pell Grant
- SEOG Grant
- Work Study program
- Stafford loans
- Parent Plus loans
- Graduate Plus loans
- Missouri Access Grant
- Marguerite Ross Barnett Scholarship
- Institutional Scholarship
- Private loans
- External Scholarships
Q: How do I apply for financial aid?
A: All federal and state programs require submission of the FAFSA
form, as well as other applications and documentation. All forms can be
completed through our Financial
Aid section. If you would like assistance in completing these forms,
please give our office a call and we can set a convenient time for you
to come in and complete these forms.
Q: When do I apply for financial aid?
A: The main deadline for State grants is April 1st of every year. If
you apply later, you will still be considered for all other federal
financial aid programs.
Q: How will I be notified what I am eligible for?
A: Once you have submitted all required documents, you will receive
an award letter showing what you are eligible for.
Q: When does financial aid come to the school?
A: Depending on the source of your financial aid, it will come as
soon as the first day of class (loans), or a month into the semester
(grants and scholarships).
Q: Where does it go when it gets here?
A: All of your financial aid is applied to your student account
paying for your tuition and fees. If you have money remaining after your
balance is paid, you will receive a refund check.