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Funding Your Education
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Missouri State is committed to the idea that a quality college education should be within the financial reach of all students. You may have already filled out MSU scholarship applications and thought about financial aid. However, we know you probably have a lot more questions. Here’s additional info on how to afford a remarkable education at Missouri State.
Scholarships
Even if you already filled out our scholarship application, you should check back during your second semester or second year. Maybe you were undecided on your academic path but then chose a major, or maybe you switched majors. We offer so many scholarships that it never hurts to revisit our site later in your college journey. We also offer links to reputable online search engines were you can search for scholarships not affiliated with Missouri State.
Grants
This is money you don’t have to pay back. Grants are usually based on financial need. They may also be given to students who are entering fields that are in great need of professionals.
80%
of undergraduates obtain some form of financial aid
3,000
students work on campus each year
Loans
This is money you borrow and promise to pay back with interest. Most student loans have low interest rates and don’t need to be repaid until after you leave college.
Learn more about undergraduate student loans
Employment and work study
You can offset the cost of your education by working on campus or in the community. MSU’s office of student employment services can help you find a job that fits into your school schedule, and it’s free to use the services of this office.
MissouriState.edu/StudentEmp
Missouri State’s emergency assistance programs
We also offer emergency assistance programs for students with immediate financial needs.
Examples of what we offer: grants that can help students finish degrees, short-term loans and scholarship funds to help during an unforeseen personal crisis.
Depending on federal support, you may also be able to apply for emergency assistance directly related to COVID-19.
Review Missouri State's Emergency Funding
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
There are several ways to connect with Financial Aid:
- Call us at (417) 836-5262.
- Email us at FinancialAid@MissouriState.edu
- Visit our office in Carrington Hall Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (Tuesday’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)