Financial Aid
THE 2025-2026 FAFSA IS OPEN!
Many institutions have a Priority FAFSA Deadline of February 1st. Get started on your application TODAY:
studentaid.gov
Check out the Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel for helpful videos too!
Mark your calendar! We will host a virtual Financial Aid presentation on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:00 p.m.
Use this link to join: https://wustl.zoom.us/j/ 91228254771
"Paying for College" a financial aid presentation that was held October 1, 2024
CLICK HERE FOR SLIDES
Need help completing the FAFSA? Join us for an in-person FAFSA Completion Workshop Tuesday, January 28th in the MHS Library.
Participants will need an FSA ID and to bring their own device, wi-fi access is available.
MOFAFSA.org is the place to find up-to-date, accurate information about the new FAFSA. Learn about the FSA ID process, find links to local and national resources, and sign up for updates.
https://studentaid.gov/ is where you will find the FAFSA form. This year's application opens December 1st.
FAFSA videos: understand the importance of the FAFSA, who is a FAFSA contributor, and what happens after submitting the form:
- What Is FAFSA®?
- Why Do My Contributors and I Need Our Own StudentAid.gov Accounts for the FAFSA® Form?
- Who Is a Contributor on the FAFSA® Form?
- What Happens After Submitting Your FAFSA® Form?
CSS Profile Required by some colleges and universities in addition to the FAFSA. Check out this list to see which institutions participate: https://profile.collegeboard.org/profile/ppi/participatingInstitutions.aspx
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Award Letter Comparison Tool
- Award Offer Comparison Worksheet
- Breaking Down Your Award Letter
- College Affordability and Transparency Center
- Cost Comparison Worksheet
- FASTWEB College Planning, Parent FAQs
- Gap Year Association Financial Aid
- Guide to Reporting Assets
- NEW - Higher Ed Immigration Portal
- How to complete the FAFSA when parent didn't file a tax return
- Journey to College FAFSA Info Site
- Journey to College Financial Aid Guidebook
- Midwest Tuition Exchange
- MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator
- Negotiating for More Financial Aid
- SCOIR: Inside the Financial Aid Process
- uAspire FSA ID How To Guide
- uAspire Financial Aid Events
- uAspire FAFSA Resources
Companies that help pay for college tuition
- Target
- Starbucks College Achievement Plan
- Amazon Tuition Reimbursement
- Chick Fil A Remarkable Futures True Inspiration Scholarship
- Walmart Tuition Assistance
- McDonalds Archways to Opportunity
- Home Depot Tuition Reimbursement
- UPS Tuition Reimbursement
- Publix Tuition Reimbursement
- Lowes Tuition Reimbursement
- Apple Tuition Reimbursement
- Wells Fargo Tuition Reimbursement