Prepare to Succeed UNSURE WHERE TO START WHEN APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID? COMPLETING THESE STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS WILL HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK TO RECEIVE THE AID YOU QUALIFY FOR.

1. Complete and file your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the cornerstone of your financial aid process. When completing your form, include the school code for Drury University - 002461. More information can be found at www.drury.edu/financial-aid/fafsa.

2. Complete your application for admission to Drury’s evening and online programs at: www.drury.edu/application From the home page, you will be asked to create an account by clicking Sign Up below the sign in box. Once you create an account, you will be able to complete and submit the application through this site.

3. If requested, complete your verification. Some students will be selected by the Department of Education to verify the accuracy of the information on their FAFSA. This doesn’t mean something is wrong; it’s a federal regulation which must be completed before you can receive financial aid. What is Verification? Learn more on the Drury website about why schools are required to confirm this information at www.drury.edu/financial-aid/verification.

4. Submit your high school transcripts, transcripts of any college courses completed, and your ACT or SAT scores to Drury: Drury University Office of Admission 900 N. Benton Ave Springfield, MO 65802

5. Register for your classes. When you are accepted, you will be assigned an advisor. They will help you complete this process.

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EVENING AND ONLINE

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

Ryan MansfieldPhone: (417) 235-2007Email: rmansfield@drury.edu

SPRINGFIELD

Tranna ShaughnessyPhone: (417) 873-7514Email: tshaughnessy@drury.edu

MID-MISSOURI

Karla BriggsPhone: (573) 368-4959Email: kbriggs002@drury.edu

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Susannah StokesPhone: (417) 257-5700Email: sstokes005@drury.edu

6. Activate your MyDrury account at my.drury.edu. From the Home tab, click on the Password Management link above the photo of the O’Reilly Center. Click on the Activate My New Account link and follow the prompts. Note that you will need your Drury ID for this process.

7. Your admissions representative will call you to discuss which charges, if any, will be covered by financial aid. Then, you can accept or decline your financial aid in MyDrury’s Financial Aid section.

8. Check the documents tab of your MyDrury account to see if you’re missing any other required documents. All documents must be received, accepted, or waived before your aid can be disbursed.

9. Contact your admissions representative to sign up for a NelNet payment plan that fits your specific financial situation.

10. If your financial aid covers your full tuition, fees, and books, or if a government agency is paying for your books, request a bookstore voucher. Visit www.drury.edu/fa/bookcharge to get a jump-start on your books. Your admissions representative will let you know if you qualify to sign up for a bookstore voucher.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.PLEASE CONTACT THE DRURY REPRESENTATIVE FOR YOUR AREA: