Deadline for Missouri’s Largest Student Financial Aid Program Approaching

The deadline for Missouri’s largest student financial aid program is quickly approaching. The deadline to apply for the Access Missouri Grant is February 1st.

Students who complete the FAFSA by the deadline are guaranteed a grant award if they meet the eligibility requirements. Those who complete the FAFSA after February 1st but before April 1st could still receive a grant if funding is available.

To assist students in completing the application, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development is holding virtual FAFSA Frenzy events on January 24th, 26, and 31st. Those who take part in a FAFSA Frenzy event should have their 2021 W-2 forms, copies of 2021 tax forms, social security number and both the student’s and parent’s FSA IDs.

Last year more than 36,000 students received funding through the program. The average annual grant was $805 for students attending a public two-year college and $2,087 for those attending a public four-year college or university.

For more information or to register for a FAFSA Frenzy event, click HERE.