Need a work-study job and want some experience in the field of health information?
A Health Information Support opportunity is currently available with Bethany Retirement Living. To view and apply for this position log into DragonJobs. Read the rest of this entry →
The 2018-2019 FAFSA is now live at fafsa.gov! If you forgot your FSA ID password, watch this quick video or check out this link to Federal Student Aid’s full FSA ID Q & A page.
The 2018-2019 FAFSA will be made available Sunday, October 1 at fafsa.gov. Submit the application early to maximize your financial aid eligibility. Use the IRS’s Data Retrieval Tool to transfer 2016 tax information directly to the application.
During “Coffee with Anne” this month, President Anne Blackhurst visited with some of our new employees and shared the rich history of MSUM as well as talked about the culture, mission and core values of our university.
President Anne is pictured with new hires Lori Schmidt – Nurse Practitioner (Hendrix Clinic & Counseling Center), Ashok Aryal – Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Mathematics), Lois Wagner – Accounting Technician (Alumni Foundation), Carol Hall – Print Coordinator (Marketing & Communications), and Melissa Dingmann – Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships (Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid).
Welcome to MSUM! Read the rest of this entry →
Please join us in welcoming the following employees to Minnesota State University Moorhead! Make sure to stop by their departments to say hello and let them know it’s a GREAT day to be a Dragon!
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Thursday, Aug. 3 | 2-4 p.m. | Owens 107
Please join us for a retirement open house honoring Carolyn Zehren on Thursday, August 3 from 2-4 p.m. in Owens 107.
Carolyn has dedicated 27 years to working in the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid. Come celebrate her well-deserved retirement! Read the rest of this entry →
After a national search, Melissa Dingmann has been named the Director of Scholarship and Financial Aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Throughout the process Melissa shared stories and examples that demonstrated her belief in MSUM’s core values of humility, grit and heart. Her calm demeanor and clear passion for supporting students aligns with the culture and environment on our campus.
Coupled with progressive experience in financial aid and having spent the last 12 years as the Director of Financial Aid at the University of Minnesota Crookston, Melissa brings MSUM a high level of competency and expertise.
Dingmann’s first day on campus will be July 31.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What All Student Loan Borrowers Need To Know offered by American Student Assistance (ASA)
Wednesday, July 26 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program forgives the balance of eligible federal student loans for borrowers who complete 10 years of eligible public service. This includes employees of many non-profit and government employers. Eligibility for this program is not based on what you do, but who your employer is.
We also are offering another session that includes not only PSLF but the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program — which is another federal student loan benefit for teachers who work for a Title 1 school.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What Teachers Need To Know
Wednesday, July 19 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. EST
Recent comments from the federal Department of Education, along with our direct student loan borrower experience lead us to believe that many Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Teacher Loan Forgiveness eligible borrowers do not have a clear understanding of how these programs work or may not know of its existence at all.
If you can’t make either of those webinar times, you can view a recorded version at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzEmafuUR2Lcs0JIa5SiLw
On Tuesday June 20, 2017, starting at 9 a.m., there will be planned IT Maintenance. We will be upgrading one of our database servers. The down time of each application may vary as we move the applications to the new environment. This planned maintenance will affect the following applications.
It’s time to start thinking about how you’ll finance the 2017-2018 school year and Affinity Plus is here to help! Our Student Choice Private Loan offers low, variable rates; a line of credit structure; the option to defer payments until after graduation; and reduced rates with automatic payments. Looking for a scholarship? The Affinity Plus Foundation is offering a $3,000 Campus Scholarship to one MSU Moorhead student — apply now through September 30, 2017 at affinityplusfoundation.org/Scholarship/Campus-Scholarship.
The Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators (MAFAA) honored Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Carolyn Zehren last week.
Zehren, who serves as MSUM’s Director of Scholarship and Financial Aid, was awarded the Special Achievement Award. Zehren’s recognition was for the significant contributions, enthusiasm, and service she has provide to the MAFAA membership and to the people of Minnesota.
As the semester comes to an end, a few reminders from the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid.
Last day for MSUM to receive your 2016-2017 FAFSA data is May 9, 2017 for students still looking to receive financial aid for this academic year including this summer semester 2017.
If you have already filed a 2016-2017 FAFSA and received your award notification but need to borrow loans, the last day to request a spring loan is May 2, 2017. Stop in or email finaid@mnstate.edu with your loan request.
Seniors graduating spring or summer term are reminded to complete Exit Loan Counseling online at www.studentloans.gov prior to graduation.
Reminder to fill out the 2017 Summer Financial Aid application form if you are planning to take summer classes.
If you have filled out the application and submitted it to our office, check eServices to view your award and respond. If awarded work study and/or loans, look for the little blue dot with an “I” inside next to the award name. Click and you will receive more information on how to accept/decline work study or loans.
The Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid has a variety of office supplies (including lots of binders) available for FREE Tuesday, April 4 only. Stop by the table outside Owens 107.
Planning to attend summer school? Undergraduate full time enrollment for summer is 12+ undergraduate credits; graduate full time enrollment is 8+ graduate credits. Must be registered for minimum of 6 credits for work study and federal loan eligibility. Work study is on a first applied basis. Turn in your summer application ASAP.
The Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid has a variety of office supplies (including lots of binders) available for FREE through Friday, March 31. Stop by and take what you need for work in your department.
Wednesday, March 22 | 12-1 p.m. | CMU 203
Affinity Plus will be hosting it’s first Financial Aid webinar open to all MSUM students, faculty and staff. Read the rest of this entry →
Did you know you may be eligible to receive financial aid for taking summer classes? You can apply for summer financial aid here.
Deadline: April 3, 2017
Students seeking their first undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, who have two years remaining to complete their bachelor’s degree are eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship is for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. Must be a full time student.
View the scholarship application.
The Robert and Sandra Roel Part Time Student Scholarship is available to students seeking their first undergraduate degree, attending MSUM on a part time basis and register for no more than 11 MSUM credits per semester. Student must file the 2017-2018 FAFSA by deadline date.
