Introduction
Financial aid programs
Resource Center
Federal need-based programs
- Federal Work-Study
- Pell Grant
- Academic Competitiveness Grant
- Stafford Loan
- Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
Federal non need-based programs
- Federal PLUS Loans
- Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Stafford loan application instructions
Federal aid application process
State financial aid programs
- Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program
- Higher Education Academic Scholarship (Bright Flight)
- Marguerite Ross Barnett Scholarship
- Missouri Teacher Education Scholarship
- Urban Flight and Rural Needs Scholarship Program
Scholarships
Application deadlines
Please refer to the individual scholarship descriptions
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)must be received by the federal processor by March 31 in order to be considered for the Charles Gallagher Student Financial Assistance Program, MO College Guarantee Program, Supplemental Grant, or Federal Work-Study Program. Application for Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, PLUS Loan, and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan can be made after this date; however, late applicants should be prepared to pay fees with other resources.
This handbook contains estimates of scholarship values, selection criteria, and the number available. Missouri State University-West Plains reserves the right to change any of these without notice.
Office of Financial Aid
Missouri State University – West Plains
128 Garfield
West Plains, MO 65775
(417)255-7243
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In addition, in accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to Brenda Malkowski, Affirmative Action Liaison, Missouri State University – West Plains, 128 Garfield Ave., West Plains, MO 65775, (417) 255-7966