Maximize your financial aid
To maximize financial aid opportunities at Mizzou, students should complete two applications every year by the published priority deadline:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
- General MU Scholarship Application through ScholarshipUniverse
You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal, state, and Mizzou financial aid programs that are based on financial need, including grants, scholarships, Federal Work Study funds, and student loans.
We recommend you submit the FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize your aid opportunities at Mizzou. The FAFSA deadline for state and Mizzou-specific need-based aid is February 1st.
Complete your FAFSA
- The FAFSA is the first step to securing financial aid to help you pay for college
- The information you provide on the FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for need-based financial aid from federal, state, and Mizzou programs
- Check out these pro tips for completing the FAFSA form
- Watch this 2-minute video to learn how the FAFSA works:
Helpful Resources
- Unsure where to start to create your login to complete the FAFSA? Create your account on StudentAid.gov and check out their webpage about account creation for more information
- Unsure who should enter information as a parent on your FAFSA form? Check out Federal Student Aid’s “Who’s My FAFSA Parent?” tool
- Want to estimate your financial aid offer to attend Mizzou? Try our Net Price Calculator (NPC) tool