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April 1st is the priority deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FASFA. But after the Department of Education overhauled the process this year, the application has seen months of delays. Heres how it has impacted universities and students:

JOPLIN, Mo. — For most people, deciding whether to get a college degree, hinges on how much it’s going to cost.And for the many who rely on student loans, you’re in for big changes this year. “Seems like we’ve always had small tweaks, but nothing this sweeping the FAFSA itself hasn’t been overhauled like this […]

A new version of the federal student aid application known as FAFSA debuts for the 2024-2025 school year. The changes are introducing a simpler, more direct way to learn about

JOPLIN, Mo. - Over 80 faculty members at Missouri Southern had to move offices to different buildings after a fire sprinkler system pipe broke on the third floor of Hearnes

JOPLIN, Mo. — After roughly 42 months, the COVID-19 student loan repayment pause is officially ending. As of Friday, students who have borrowed federal loans can expect interest to accrue again. Monthly payments will then be due starting October 1st. The pandemic-related pause had given relief to millions of student borrowers by putting a hold […]