The Early Deadline for filing of FAFSA forms is February 2nd. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development encourages anyone considering additional training or education beyond high school to file the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the February 2nd Access Missouri Grant priority deadline.
The Access Missouri Grant is Missouri’s primary program for assisting low-income individuals and can help pay for a variety of education and training opportunities.
There is no cost to file a FAFSA, and doing so helps ensure financial barriers do not stand in the way of Missourians who are interested in earning a degree or credential to invest in their future success.