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Financing Your Education - Future Students

Southeast Missouri State University is recognized nationally as an educational “best buy”…and one of only a few Universities in the country offering the highly desired qualities of small classes and a student-centered approach at a competitive price.

There is no question that a college education is worthwhile, but expensive. Yet we think you will be surprised by just how affordable we are. In fact, U.S. News and World Report recognized Southeast in 2003 as one of the country’s institutions having the “least indebted students.”

Student Financial Services Contact Information
(573) 651-2253
(573) 651-5006 fax
sfs@semo.edu

What's New at Student Financial Services

Undergraduate Cost & Scholarship Estimator: Plan your college finances with this easy-to-use tool! By entering your high school academic information, standardized test scores and your campus living plans at Southeast, you can see an estimate of your scholarship earnings and out-of-pocket expense!

Code of Conduct

As active institutional members of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Professionals (NASFAA), the Financial Aid employees at Southeast Missouri State University have historically subscribed to the NASFAA Code of Conduct. The Code is intended to help guide financial aid professionals in carrying out their obligations, particularly with regard to ensuring transparency in the administration of the student financial aid programs, and to avoid the harm that may arise from actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.

To maximize your financial aid package, APPLY EARLY and read the following helpful information:

2010-2011 Southeast Grants & Scholarships: Southeast offers a wide variety of academic, performance, involvement, endowed and need-based scholarship programs.

Applying for Aid: Southeast encourages you to complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.

Consortium Information: A consortium agreement is used to combine enrollment between two schools to make students eligible for federal aid they would not otherwise be eligible for.

Cost & Payment Options: Southeast offers you a quality education at an affordable price with a variety of payment methods and options.

Federal Aid Programs: If you complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA), you may be eligible to receive grants, work study and loans.

Missouri Aid Programs: If you are a Missouri resident, you may be eligible for additional financial assistance through state grants and scholarships.

Loan Information: Information about the types of loans available to students.

Scholarships from Outside Sources: These scholarships are available to beginning first-year students, transfer students and returning students. These scholarships are awarded by outside agencies based on their specific criteria.

Student Resources: You may want to review these outside resources for financial aid information.

Student Employment: As a Southeast student, you have the opportunity to work on campus through the Federal Work Study program or regular institutional employment.

Tax Incentives: Southeast students may be eligible for educational tax benefits.

Textbook Rental: As a Southeast student, you will enjoy saving at least $600 per year with our textbook rental system.

Federal School Code for FAFSA: 002501

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