Early Awareness is back at it!! We kicked off the first of 14 MASFAP High School Counselor workshops at Truman State University. MASFAP is co-hosting these workshops along with @MOCollegeCareer. One down, thirteen to go! Register for one of the workshops at surveymonkey.com/r/2024HSCounse….

Hello from Poplar Bluff, MO! Our Early Awareness Committee is sweeping through the state from north to south to east to west! Today we are at Three Rivers College for another high school counselor workshop. Check out the full schedule here: masfap.org/workshops!

O-hi-o… look at our Missouri peeps in Ohio! Had a great time together and so much learning and sharing at MASFAA! Those of us stuck in Missouri are a little jelly but can’t wait to see you all at MASFAP in just a few weeks.

Huge shout out to our colleagues in Springfield for the great financial aid workshop for high school counselors today at Evangel’s new arena! Thanks to Drury, OTC and MOCAN friends for the presentations. Still time to register for other workshops at masfap.org/workshops!

What a great workshop in St. Joseph at Missouri Western today! Up next Columbia, West Plains, and Hannibal. Registration is open at masfap.org/workshops!

We had an amazing group of high school counselors yesterday in Columbia at our high school counselor workshop! Thank you to all who joined us. Shout out to Stephens College and Keri Gilbert for hosting! Still time to register for other workshops at masfap.org/workshops.

We're on the road again, today in West Plains! Appreciate the counselors who attended and the Early Awareness Commitee, membership and @MOCollegeCareer for stepping up to collaborate, present, and help with all of the workshops across the state. We have 2 more weeks and 4 to go!

Our MASFAP Leadership Development Program (LDP) group and leaders are in Washington DC this week. Thank you, LDP team, for representing Missouri students on the Hill!

In honor of NASFAA's Member Appreciation Day on October 24, we would like to share a big thank you to all of our members featured in NASFAA's Most Valuable Professionals. Nominate a colleague that you think made an impact on the world of financial aid: ow.ly/SsUB50TPU1P

Yesterday, we met with a group from the MASFAP to chat about NASFAA’s policy priorities and advocacy efforts. After their meeting at NASFAA HQ the group went over to Capitol Hill to meet with their representatives and advocate for the students they serve.

We had a great high school counselor workshop at State Fair Community College this week! Next week we are in St. Louis and Kansas City as we wrap up the fall workshops. Register at masfap.org/workshops.

At the MASFAP conference? Come see the friendliest vendors around! They have of great products and information to share to help students!

We’re still smiling from all the amazing memories made at MASFAP 2024! It was such a great opportunity to connect with our financial aid colleagues and friends, share insights during our panel on best practices for utilizing our programs, and enjoy lots of fun moments together.

Our MASFAP colleagues are on the move! Paula, Amy, Kimberly and Stacy presented FAFSA Simplification, Impacts and Lessons Learned, at the Missouri Community College Conference.

Hello MASFAP, and Happy New Year🎉! MASFAP President Val Jensen hosted our MASFAP Board Kickoff Meeting, where we began budget planning and covered key board business. We’re excited for an amazing year ahead!

🎉 Celebrating a Remarkable Career in Financial Aid! 🎓 Please join us in congratulating Samantha Matchefts on her well-earned retirement! After many years of dedicated service, she has made an incredible impact on students, families, and the financial aid community.

The latest #MASFAPMonitor is here! Check your inbox for updates, PD events, fun photos, and a sneak peek at conference sessions. Don’t miss what’s happening in the #MASFAP community!

Missouri showed up in Anaheim! Great dinner with colleagues at the NASFAA 2025 conference, learning and sharing new ways to support students.

Our PD Committee’s Hot Topics Live was a success! We had over 30 MASFAP members join Alex and Will in Columbia for a powerful day of phenomenal conversations and networking. Thanks to our presenters and attendees!

We’re proud to see such a strong showing of Missouri financial aid professionals at this year’s regional conference! These dedicated administrators work tirelessly to help students access higher education. Thank you for representing our state and for the difference you make. 🎓