This spring, knowledgeable staff from Student Financial Aid will be presenting three virtual information sessions covering the financial aid process, breaking down the cost of attendance, and providing guidance on budgeting and smart borrowing. One webinar in the series will also touch on residency and nonresident costs.

Read on for the full descriptions of each webinar, with dates and times. Register for each one by clicking the link. You’ll have an opportunity to list questions on the registration form, and we’ll try to answer as many of these as possible during the presentations. All session times are listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Make Your Mizzou Plan:

Understanding Your Cost and Financial Aid Offer

There’s a lot of information in your Financial Aid Offer letter. In this session, we’ll cover the basics so you can read yours confidently. Download the Cost of Attendance worksheet, which you’ll fill out during the webinar.

Thursday, March 24
7 -8 p.m. CDT

This webinar has already taken place. Watch a full recording below.

Make Your Mizzou Plan:

Using Loans and Other Types of Aid

There are many different types of financial aid. We’ll explain the types—including federal work study and loans—and how they can be used strategically for your Mizzou education.

Thursday, April 7
7 -8 p.m. CDT

This webinar has already taken place. Watch a full recording below.

Make Your Mizzou Plan:

Options for Out-of-state Tigers

If you are from outside the state of Missouri, you will have charges for nonresident tuition. Learn more about these charges and the option to establish Missouri Residency, which can eliminate nonresident tuition as early as your sophomore year.

Thursday, April 21
7 -8 p.m. CDT

This webinar has already taken place. Watch a full recording below.

Mizzou How To: Money

This webinar from Thursday, July 14, 2022, part of New Student Programs’ Mizzou How To series, gives an overview of all things financial. Learn how to read and pay your student bill (due August 10!) and how you’ll receive financial aid.