Affordability

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When it comes to deciding where to pursue your degree, cost is always a factor. Missouri Southern has always maintained a commitment to providing a quality education and higher a education experience with affordability in mind. That was definitely something Lyssa, a sophomore, theater and speech education major, found attractive when looking at all MSSU has to offer. Lyssa, let’s hear more about it.

– Thanks for introduction, Alex. Affordability has always been an important aspect in where I would be attending school. I knew from a young age that I would be primarily responsible for paying for my college education, and as anyone who has applied for college before knows, the financial aspect can be stressful. But when I took a tour of Missouri Southern, I fell in love. And as I learned more about the university, I learned there were a multitude of resources available to help me pave my way. Because of my high school GPA and test scores, I qualified for the premier level of the MOSO Merit Scholarship, which will offer me up to $20,000 while I’m here at Missouri Southern. I also joined the university’s Global Leaders program, which offers a $4,000 stipend for international travel conferences, research, and more. MSSU offers a variety of scholarships for incoming freshmen and transfer students, departmental scholarships, and through the Honors Program, while the Lion Pride tuition program offers in-state rates to a wide region outside of Missouri. The financial aid office is incredible with helping students find their way to make their college experience more affordable. The financial assistance provided by MSSU has allowed me to have incredible experiences within my major while still living on campus in Lion Village. The hands-on classes combine my passion for theater and my love of education. Providing hands-on experience on stage and behind the scenes, as well as working in the foundations of teaching children in the classroom. I’m thankful to be able to have the full college experience here at Missouri Southern without having the financial worry. And while still gaining the knowledge to become an educator myself. Throw it back to you, Alex.

– Thanks for sharing your experience, Lyssa. The financial aspect of continuing your education is something students and their families always take into consideration. The fact that Missouri Southern offers assistance through financial aid and innovative and incentivized programs like the MOSO Merit Scholarship, the Honors Program, and Global Leaders, shows that the university has their student’s financial interests in mind, and that is awesome. Take care.