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PEN: Postsecondary Value Commission Report – IHEP (virtual)

For Missouri students and students across America, postsecondary education is one of the most significant investments they will ever make. While there is overwhelming evidence that college is “worth it”, student experiences vary widely, particularly for Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color (BILPOC) and students from low-income backgrounds. Recent surveys indicate students are increasingly […]

PDI: MASFAP Fall Financial Aid Workshops (Poplar Bluff)

Three Rivers Community College 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri

College counselors and career advisors are invited to join MOCAN and MASFAP for Professional Development Institute (PDI) fall workshops providing updates on financial aid, interpreting offer letters, and changes to the FAFSA. Workshops will be held in-person on 14 campuses across the state in September, October, and November. Unless noted below, all workshops will begin […]

PDI: Advising College-Bound Student Athletes (Virtual)

High school students planning to pursue athletics and athletic scholarships at the collegiate level must be aware of academic and other eligibility requirements. Counselors must also be aware of these requirements. In this workshop, counselors and advisors will: Understand how to best support your college-bound student athletes, Understand the eligibility standards for NCAA/NAIA and JUCO […]

PDI: The Path to Higher Education: Undocumented and Undeterred (Virtual)

In Missouri, undocumented students are ineligible for state scholarships and those attending public institutions are required to pay at least double the tuition rates of their peers who graduate from the same high schools. We are pleased to welcome back Independent Student Advisor, Félipe Martínez (they/them). With 13 years of experience providing direct student advising and programming services, Félipe […]

PEN: Day of Dialogue with MABHE (virtual)

Day of Dialogue - Career Pathing: “Leadership Principles from Black Folk” with Dr. Clarence Green – Interim President at Northwest Missouri State University Friday, December 2, 2022 12:00 PM  2:00 PM REGISTER HERE Contact Trent Ball at [email protected] with any questions.

PDI: Exploring Community Colleges and Technical Schools (virtual)

Attending a community college—even without completing a degree—results in economic payoffs and better job opportunities. Community colleges offer an opportunity to receive a post-secondary education to many students who would not have attended college otherwise. Join us as we explore the community colleges/technical schools here in the state of Missouri. We will hear from each […]

PDI: Summer Steps for Financial Aid with uAspire (virtual)

PDI Workshop for College and Career Counselors/Advisers By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Describe the financial aid tasks students must complete over the summer to successfully matriculate Help students understand the college bill and prepare for indirect expenses Identify payment options and strategies to minimize cost of attendance Find opportunities […]

PDI: Comparing Financial Offer Letters/Closing the Gap (virtual)

Join us as we are joined with our colleagues from MASFAP to discuss comparing financial offer letters. We will also explore scholarship opportunities available through Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation and My Scholarship Central. REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP