SEMO Affordability

Graduate with Less Debt:

you'll do that here.

At Southeast Missouri State University, we believe everyone deserves the chance to further their education with the personal, academic, social, and financial support they need to be successful. Combine our low tuition with abundant real-world learning opportunities, and you'll see we are living proof that high quality doesn't have to mean high cost.

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Funding Opportunities

Grants

Grants are a sum of money that doesn't need to be repaid. They're usually given by the government or other organizations for a particular purpose, like paying for college.

TIP: Many grants require you to show that you need financial help. You can do this by filing the FAFSA before you start college.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awards you earn that don't need to be repaid. You might earn scholarships for your grades and test scores or for being involved in certain activities in high school and college. 70% of students are eligible for our Copper Dome Scholarship program.

TIP: Apply for admission to Southeast by December 1 of your senior year, and we'll automatically consider you for scholarships.

Student Loans

Loans are borrowed funds that the lender expects you to pay over a period of time, usually with interest. There are federal, interest-free, and private student loans to choose from.

TIP: Not all loans are the same! Read the terms before borrowing, crunch the numbers, and borrow only what you need as a last resort.

Working on Campus

If your schedule allows, consider holding a part-time job while you're in college. You may also be eligible for a Federal Work-Study position.

TIP: Many campus employment opportunities don't require you to work when the campus is on a break, will work around your class schedule, and are conveniently located.

Crunch the Numbers

Use our cost and scholarship calculator to see how affordable Southeast Missouri State University is!

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SEMO'S FAFSA CODE: 002501

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You'll want to file yours between October 1 and February 1 of your senior year of high school to take advantage of need-based scholarships and financial aid. Like the name suggests, it's FREE to fill out!

Scholarships at Southeast

$0 Tuition & General Fees

40% of Southeast students receive Pell grants, but we understand that isn't always enough to pay for college. We think everyone should have access to education, so we introduced the Will To Do Award, a scholarship for students who are also eligible to receive a Pell grant. Here's how it works:

A Federal Pell Grant is money from the federal government to pay for your education. It's a grant, not a loan. The amount is based on your family's income.

The Will To Do Award covers any amount remaining after applying other tuition-specific grants like the Federal Pell Grant and scholarships, ensuring you'll pay $0 in tuition and general fees.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
/ Federal Pell Grant eligible
/ Missouri resident
/ 2.75+ cumulative high school GPA
/ FAFSA on file by March 1 of senior year in high school

APPLY

I think going to Southeast is well worth the cost. All of my classes have been dramatically better than my high school classes. For the value, I can't think of a place I'd rather be.

- Brandon S.

Education Major

Southeast Missouri State University is making it easier than ever to apply:
/ No application fee
/ No test score required
/ No essay required
/ Simply submit the online application for admission and self-report your academic record