THE 2026-2027 FAFSA IS AVAILABLE!!!
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION DATE FOR MISSOURI RESIDENTS: February 2, 2026 to be considered for the most financial aid available.
1) You can complete, or edit, the current year's FAFSA (2025-26, for Fall 2025, Spring
2026, and Summer 2026 semesters) or,
2) complete, or edit, next year's FAFSA (2026-27, once available, for Fall 2026, Spring
2027, and Summer 2027 semesters)
You (and your parents, if applicable) can apply for the FSA ID now, so completing that step early can make your FAFSA filing go more smoothly as
you (and your parents) will need to provide consent to allow tax information to be
added to your FAFSA.
Please visit the Department of Education's "FAFSA Central" page for the latest information.
Your Financial Aid Counselor Contact Information (If your Last Name Starts with the
following):
A - Ell ............................................. Madeline Schafer...........................
schafer@ucmo.edu
Elm - Led ...................................... Monica Murrell...............................
mmurrell@ucmo.edu
Lee - Roe ...................................... Christy Lyons...................................
clyons@ucmo.edu
Rof - Z .............................................. Molly Espey....................................
espey@ucmo.edu
Dedicated to You
The Office of Student Financial Services at the University of Central Missouri is
committed to helping you achieve your academic goals. We are your go-to source for
everything related to financing your education. We will guide you through applying for the FAFSA, help you understand the different types of aid, direct you to scholarship options and provide the resources you need to make educated financial decisions.
Prepare for Financial Success
From self-guided tools to speaker-led presentations, Student Financial Services gives you the resources you need to be financially successful.
