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Secrets ofFinancial Aid
ForUCM-Bound Students
(and Their Parents)
. . . Revealed Here, Today!
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What is Financial Aid, Anyway?
Money to help you pay the educational and living costs at the University of Central Missouri.
Good News! Financial aid is available for students from all families, no matter what the income level.
Estimated Annual Costs of Missouri Schools – Missouri Residents
Public Colleges and Universities . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 - $16,000
University of Central Missouri . . . . . . . . . . $14,000
Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 - $4,000
Private Colleges and Universities . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 - $60,000
GiftScholarship and grant funds
you normally neverhave to repay
LoanMoney available to students and
parents which eventuallymust be repaid
EmploymentAssistance earned
through part-time work(on-campus and off-campus)
Categories of Financial Aid
Sources of Financial Aid
Federal Government State Governments Colleges and Universities Foundations Civic/Community Donors Churches/Employers … and many more!
Financial Aid Can be Based on …
Non-Financial Criteria
High School Grades ACT/SAT Test Scores Skills and Abilities Talents Affiliations Memberships Athletic Potential
Financial Need
In accordance with the information entered on your 2011/12 FAFSA
UCM Scholarships
UCM Scholarship web site: www.ucmo.edu/scholarships
On-line Scholarship Calculator: www.ucmo.edu/scholarshipcalculator
UCM Academic Departments: www.ucmo.edu/academics/departments
UCM Foundation: www.ucmo.edu/foundation/scholarships
www.ucmo.edu/scholarshipcalculator
Results and Instructions
Checklist Find out all you can about the University of Central
Missouri, compared to the other schools you’re considering.
For scholarship consideration, apply for admission to UCM before December 1, 2010. Start with www.ucmo.edu/admit.
Take the ACT (and/or SAT) at least twice if possible by the February 2011 test date.
Visit your high school guidance office, often!
Resources
Office of Student Financial Services1100 Ward Edwards BldgUniversity of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO 64093Email: www.ucmo.edu/contactsfsPhone: 660-543-8266Web: www.ucmo.edu/sfs
High School Guidance Office
Federal Government: www.studentaid.ed.gov
Federal PIN: www.pin.ed.gov
More Resources 2011/12 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) - use www.fafsa.gov only!
UCM FAFSA Code: 002454
Federal Aid Eligibility Estimator: www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Scholarship Search Websites: fastweb.com, scholarshipexperts.com and collegeanswer.com
MyCentral Portal: https://mycentral.ucmo.edu
Secrets ofFinancial Aid . . .
. . . Revealed!
Questions?