Financial Aid

The financial aid staff is committed to helping students and their families understand and navigate the financial aid process. We know you are concerned about financing a college education. The good news is that Cottey has been able to remain affordable due to our strong financial foundation, endowment, and the continued financial support of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic educational organization dedicated solely to furthering education for women. A Cottey degree is a smart investment!

We offer a comprehensive program of financial assistance options, including scholarships, grants, student employment, and loans.

• More than $4.6 million in financial aid was awarded to our students in 2007-08.
• Typically, 97% of Cottey students receive some kind of financial aid.
• The average financial aid package for the 2007-08 academic year was almost $14,800.

Getting Started
Please look at the FAQs for answers to the most common questions. If you can't find what you are looking for, please to send an e-mail or contact us at 417-667-8181, ext. 2190.

To be eligible for official awards, you must be accepted for admission and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Timeline for Senior Year in High School

• August - September: Apply for admission to Cottey
• October: Complete the Financial Aid Estimator Form for early financial planning
• November - December: Apply for private scholarships
• January: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online
• February: Complete the Fine Arts Scholarship application
• March - May: Receive your financial aid award letter
• June - July: Receive information about signing the Master Promissory Note for student loans and receive information about job assignments for students who were awarded a campus job