The Missouri College and Career Attainment Network (MOCAN) is reminding students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 school year as soon as possible.
The FAFSA form is how students and parents apply for federal aid to help pay for higher education. Each year, over 13 million students who file the FAFSA get more than $120 billion in grants, work-study, and student loans from the U.S. Department of Education. The FAFSA is also used to award some state and institutional aid.
MOCAN launched a new website, MOFAFSA.org, to serve as a one-stop shop to find current information on how to complete the FAFSA. MOFAFSA.org includes helpful tips to address the most common FAFSA completion challenges students are experiencing.
“For many students and parents, the thought of paying for college can be overwhelming. The good news is financial help is available,” said Cherelle Washington, MOCAN College Access and Career Readiness director.
Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA by April 1 to be considered for the state need-based Access Missouri Grant Program. Students should also check with their college financial aid office to ensure they submit their FAFSA by the college’s FAFSA filing deadline, which may be earlier.
Additional financial resources for higher education can be found at MOCAN’s My Scholarship Central. Last year over 13,000 students used the free platform to connect to over $15 million in scholarships and interest-free loans.
