Financial Aid

Welcome to the MSU Financial Aid Office. We are here to assist you in funding your education. We understand the process can be confusing and thus have provided the information below to enable you to be successful in financially supporting your dream of a college education.

The Financial Aid Office has established a Virtual Financial Aid Office (VFAO) to assist you in applying for Federal student financial assistance. The VFAO provides both an overview of federal assistance and a detailed guide to the application process.

The process of applying for federal financial aid is a partnership between you, the student, and Mountain State University, requiring that you complete all the forms and procedures required. The University will process your request in a timely manner, once all the necessary information has been provided.

Important Notice: The federal government has asked that MSU split all loan disbursements into two separate amounts. The national loan default percentage has increased significantly over the past year. In an effort to discourage students defaulting on loans, we must schedule one disbursement in the first half of your semester and the second disbursement in the latter half. We understand this may come as an inconvenience to you. Thank you for understanding our position as we adhere to federal guidelines.

The University staff and the staff at VFAO are dedicated to serving your needs and to helping you obtain the Federal financial assistance you need to achieve your educational goals. If you have any questions you may call the VFAO at 877.906.1723 or contact us via one of the methods below:

Email:

Beckley Campus
faid@mountainstate.edu

Martinsburg Campus
martinsburgfaid@mountainstate.edu

Center Township Campus
centertownshipfaid@mountainstate.edu

Orlando Campus
orlandofaid@mountainstate.edu

Mooresville and Hickory, NC
ncfaid@mountainstate.edu

Phone:
FA Office (General Questions)
1.800.766.6067 ext. 3240
1.866.497.4111 (Student Service Center)