How to Apply for Financial Aid:

Beginning June 1, 2009 Messenger College is pleased to offer a state of the art Virtual Financial Aid Office (VFAO) to better assist you with application and processing of financial aid awards. In order to complete the Financial Aid process you must follow the steps below:

Step 1 - Complete a FAFSA - FAFSA Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will determine your eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, and Federal Student Loans. Print a copy for your records once you have submitted the application. The copy will contain the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) number that you will need to complete your VFAO Interview. If you need assistance with your FAFSA please call 1-800-4FED-AID.

Step 2 - Each student must complete a VFAO Interview - MC-VFAO Your Financial Aid can not be processed until you have completed the VFAO Interview. Once the interview is complete, you will be able to view an estimate of your financial aid package. In order to complete the VFAO Interview, you will need your EFC (Expected Family Contribution), which is generated by completing the FAFSA. You will also need to know the number of credit hours and the term you plan to enroll in. A term is defined as a semester - Summer, Fall, and Spring. It is best to check all 3. Your financial aid package may be adjusted according to actual hours of enrollment once registration is complete.

 

For further information contact

Financial Aid

finaid@messengercollege.edu

Phone: (417) 624-7070 Fax: (417)624-5070

300 E. 50th St Joplin, MO 64804