Journey to College

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Even though #MoDecisionDay is on May 1, if students haven't received a financial aid offer from all of the schools they've been accepted to, they should press pause! It's best to have a full financial picture before making the big decision. #CollegeSigningDay #NationalDecisionDay

College is a major investment for students and, often, their parents. Students can help keep college costs under control by: Earning college credit during high school by taking dual credit classes. Applying for scholarships every year they are in college.... Working during the school year and summer, if possible. Living like a college student while in college. Graduating on time by completing 15 or more credit hours a semester. Find more tips at https://journeytocollege.mo.gov/pay/for-parents/.

#DontBeFooled Student Debt Relief Scams are on the rise! Know the signs Get the facts Stop Student Borrower Scams Never share your FSA PIN or servicer password with a third party. No legitimate organization will ever ask you for this information.

Not only is Spring on college campuses our fave, but #MoDecisionDay is coming up on May 1! That makes now the perfect time for students to take a campus tour, either in-person or online. bit.ly/j2cvirtualtour

Let's be honest, student aid offers are confusing. Here's a simple calculation to help break it down. If students are still confused, they should reach out to the financial aid office ASAP. That's what they're there for! #financialliteracymonth #MoDecisionDay

Making an informed decision is the best thing students can do for #MoDecisionDay! Here are some tips: Compare student aid offers Visit campus virtually or in-person Research campus culture inc. student organizations Compare degree programs... Research meal plans See more

Without an adult present, one of the biggest things students will learn in college is to #advocate for themselves. Their campus help desk is a great resource if they don't know who to reach out to! #collegelife #Journey2College

#MoDecisionDay is all about students making an educated and smart decision when it comes to their future. We recommend spending time reviewing financial aid offers from each college you've been accepted to.

The perfect place to spend #FinancialLiteracyMonth? The Office of the Missouri State Treasurer Financial Literacy Portal! Find financial tips and information specific to your age and situation at https://treasurer.mo.gov/financial-literacy/.

With student debt being the talk of the town, there are unfortunately a lot of scams centered around the topic. Here's what students can look out for to protect themselves.

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