To help you feel confident and prepared, here are some smart questions to ask your student services specialist.
Navigating college costs can feel overwhelming, but SEMO’s student financial services office is one of the best resources to help you make sense of it all.
1. What types of financial aid am I eligible for?
- This helps you understand all your options, from grants to loans, so you don’t miss available support.
2. How do I apply for scholarships, and what are the deadlines?
- Many scholarship deadlines vary, so knowing when and how to apply keeps you in the running.
- Life changes happen and knowing how it affects aid can help you plan for unexpected events.
- Some schools offer special aid for transfer students, including SEMO. Don’t miss specific opportunities.
- This gives you a clearer picture of real costs, beyond just tuition sticker prices.
- Understanding how to manage loans now helps you borrow responsibly and plan ahead for life after college.
- College is a great time to build smart money habits, and many schools offer information to help.