CODE OF CONDUCT

As active institutional members of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Professionals (NASFAA), the Financial Aid employees at Southeast Missouri State University have historically subscribed to the NASFAA Code of Conduct. The Code is intended to help guide financial aid professionals in carrying out their obligations, particularly with regard to ensuring transparency in the administration of the student financial aid programs, and to avoid the harm that may arise from actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest. 

Applying for Aid: Southeast encourages you to complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.

Contact Us: Student Financial Services has many highly trained and knowledgeable individuals ready to help you. The following page lists specific contact information for different financial questions.

Consortium Information: A consortium agreement is used to combine enrollment between two schools to make students eligible for federal aid they would not otherwise be eligible for.

Cost & Payment Options: Southeast offers you a quality education at an affordable price with a variety of payment methods and options.

Dates & Deadlines: View this timeline to stay on track for financial aid, bill payment and scholarships.

Federal Aid Programs: If you complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA), you may be eligible to receive grants, work study and loans.

Frequently Asked Questions: Here are answers to the most commonly asked financial questions.

Forms - Frequently Requested Financial Aid Forms: Find easy access to common financial aid forms here.

Loan Information: Information about the types of loans available to students.

Missouri Aid Programs: If you are a Missouri resident, you may be eligible for additional financial assistance through state grants and scholarships.

Missouri Residency: If you are paying out of state fees, you may be eligible to apply for Missouri residency for fee-paying purposes. Review Southeast Missouri State University's policy for residency classification of students for fee-paying purposes.

Perkins Loan Repayment: If you have borrowed or intend to borrow a Perkins loan, this information on repayment is important to review.

Refunds and Withdrawals: If you are thinking about dropping a class or withdrawing from the University, you may want to review Southeast's refund policy.

Satisfactory Academic Progress: In order for you to receive financial aid, Southeast is required to monitor your academic progress.

Scholarships from Outside Sources: These scholarships are available to beginning first-year students, transfer students and returning students. These scholarships are awarded by outside agencies based on their specific criteria.

Southeast Grants & Scholarships: You have the opportunity to receive fee waivers, need-based awards, performance-based scholarships, merit scholarships, student involvement scholarships, the Minority Mentor Program, endowed scholarships and sponsored scholarships at Southeast.

Student Employment: As a Southeast student, you have the opportunity to work on campus through the Federal Work Study program or regular institutional employment.

Student Resources: You may want to review these outside resource for financial aid information.

Tax Incentives: Southeast students may be eligible for educational tax benefits.

Title IV Refunds: Southeast's policy on Title IV refunds.