Financial aid consists of funds from federal, state, university, and private organization sources. These funds come in the form of grants , scholarships , loans , and part-time employment . Many potential students who have the desire to acquire a college education find themselves without sufficient financial resources to pursue their educational goals. Missouri Western State College is making a serious effort to ensure that students receive the financial support they need to access a higher education. Basic responsibility for financing higher education rests with the students and their families.
Financial aid is offered to supplement the family's maximum financial support to the student.
Not all types of Financial Aid will be listed on your Financial Aid award letter. The only way of receiving any type of Federal financial aid is to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid . The office tries to meet each student's financial need without the use of loans whenever possible.