As an LIS graduate student there are various sources of financial aid that you might be able to tap. Please note that you have to be admitted to a degree-seeking program in order to receive financial aid.
MU Financial Aid
- SISLT/COE Graduate Scholarships Ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, numerous scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Please NOTE: Completed application forms should be returned to the SISLT Student Coordinator’s office (304 Townsend Hall, Columbia, MO 65211) by March 1 to be considered for departmental scholarships.
- Graduate Assistantships at HireMizzouTigers.com Full-time students may be eligible for graduate assistantship positions, which include a tuition waiver and supplemental medical insurance. These are generally advertised on HireMizzouTigers.com. You must be accepted into a degree program to participate.
- Financial Aid Information from the Graduate School The Graduate School at the University of Missouri makes various financial aid awards available to graduate students, including assistantships, fellowships, and loans. They also have a convenient link to the FAFSA (Financial Aid for Federal Student Assistance) Form. In addition, this page provides handy information about the cost of your education.
- MU Student Financial Aid Office This page provides more information on the various forms of financial aid that MU has at its disposal. One of the features of this page is that you can contact a Financial Aid Adviser to discuss your particular needs.
Other Financial Aid Sources
In addition to internal sources, you should also consider external funds. The Missouri Library Association, Nebraska Library Association, the Missouri State Library, and various other agencies make scholarship funds available for students.