Financial Aid News and Updates
2024-2025 FAFSA opens December 2023
Complete the for academic year 2024-2025. The FAFSA is free to fill out and submit.
- To sign the FAFSA electronically, a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) is required for both you and one parent, if you are a dependent student. The FSA ID may be obtained by going to
- The FAFSA should be filed as soon as possible. If you are a resident of Kentucky, the College Access Program (CAP) Grant has limited funding available. The grant will be awarded to eligible students until funds are exhausted.
Need assistance completing the FAFSA?
The has a lot of tips to help you complete the FAFSA.
Check out this video of helpful tips.
Call the FAFSA Help Line: 1-800-433-3243
Verification
Verification is a process that requires a review to verify the accuracy of information you and your family provided on the FAFSA. The Department of Education selects roughly 30% of all FAFSAs submitted nationally for the verification process. Murray State is contracted with the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) to complete verifications on our behalf.
If you are selected for verification, you must provide the appropriate documentation to continue your request for federal financial aid. Requested items will vary per student. Visit the to access the list of required documents, and to access additional information.
Contact Financial Aid
Financial Services
Office
Student Financial Services
270.809.3116
500 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071
Closure dates
Refer to the for university closure dates.