infoSpring 2026 Updates
TEST OPTIONAL ADMISSION
A decision regarding the continuation of our test optional admission pilot program for Fall 2027 students will happen in April 2026. Please check back for the most up-to-date information regarding our application process.
SCHOLARSHIPS
As many counselors will be working with juniors over the next few months, please be advised that Mizzou will be updating our scholarship structure. These updates are designed to strengthen fairness, sustainability and alignment in our merit-based scholarship process.
Updates for Fall 2027 Applicants
Scholarship Awarding Process Change: All University of Missouri-funded scholarships will transition to a fully merit-based review process. As part of this transition, we will no longer publish grids pairing criteria with automatic award amounts. Moving forward, these awards will be referred to as merit scholarships. Additional information will be available this summer.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Students who apply for admission by December 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration for merit scholarships. Admission applications received after this date are not guaranteed consideration for merit scholarships. Supporting application materials, such as transcripts, must be received by December 15 to be considered in the review process.
Scholarship Notification: Students selected for merit scholarships will be notified in late January rather than on a rolling basis. Departmental awards will continue to be included in financial aid offers in March.
Please check back in early May 2026 for additional updates.
Last updated: February 2026
Counselor Update Events – Spring 2026
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