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Graduate & Continuing Studies Financial Aid

Undergraduate Students

How to apply for financial aid:

• The first step of the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• To complete the FAFSA online, go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Use the FAFSA on the Web Pre-Application Worksheet as a helpful tool.  Stephens school code is 002512.

• You must complete a new FAFSA each academic year. For financial aid purposes, the academic year starts in the summer session and ends in the spring semester.  For example, students who wish to apply for aid for Summer 2008 must complete a 2008-2009 FAFSA.

Financial Aid Process:

• In order for us to package your financial aid, you must:
  • Be officially accepted.
  • Be a degree-seeking student.
  • Be enrolled at least part-time.
  • Submit the New and Transfer Student Information Sheet to the financial aid office.
• The amount of the award will be based on your enrollment for each semester.
• You will receive your award notification packet via e-mail. When you receive your award packet, you may submit all loan paperwork electronically.  You must also complete an online loan entrance counseling form.

Financial Aid for Certificate Students

Students enrolled in the HIA Certificate program may apply for alternative loans. These are non-federally-funded loans with loan terms that are based on the applicant's credit history. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information and/or loan applications.

Sources of Financial Aid for Graduate Students:

Stafford Loans:

Graduate students are eligible for up to $8,500 in federal Stafford loans and up to $12,000 in additional unsubsidized Stafford loans, with an aggregate limit of $65,500. Eligibility cannot exceed the student's cost of attendance. Cost of attendance budgets vary depending on the number of courses a student is enrolled in and the number of terms attended. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (three hours per semester).

Alternative Loans:

Graduate students may also apply for non-federal educational loans. Below is a list of our preferred alternative loan lenders.

• Citibank Citiassist loans - www.studentloan.com
• Wells Fargo Collegiate loans - www.wellsfargo.com

 

Sources of Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students:

1. Pell Grant
2. Stafford Loans
3. Alternative Loans
4. Outside Scholarships
5. Missouri State Programs (Complete and return FAFSA to Department of Education before April 1 and visit MDHE website for eligibility details)
   1. Access Missouri Program
   2. Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship (get application from MDHE)
   3. Public Service Survivor Grant (get application from MDHE)
   4. Vietnam Veterans Survivor Grant (get application from MDHE)

Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE): (800) 473-6757 or (573) 751-3940