The Murray State News

Students abroad experience scholarship delay

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief • November 17, 2022

The Financial Aid Office recently alerted students studying abroad during the fall 2022 semester of what scholarships they have received on Tuesday, Nov....

Study abroad office prepares for virtual fair

January 21, 2021

Dionte Berry Features Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu The pandemic may have derailed much of the traditional college experience, but with the hope...

Students encouraged to apply for scholarships

September 12, 2019

Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu The scholarship application for the 2020-21 academic year is now available for students. When applying...

Racer One Stop now open

January 18, 2017

Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer The Racer One Stop created a ‘one-stop shop’ for students to receive information from various offices and...

‘One stop shop’ for financial aid opens next Spring

October 11, 2016

Story by Emily Williams, Contributing writer Fred Dietz, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, said Murray State will have a “one stop...

University answers student FAFSA questions

May 5, 2016

Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, can be a difficult process to some. Murray...

Title IX causes unequal scholarship distribution

May 1, 2015

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Collegiate sports and scholarships go hand in hand. Murray...

FAFSA applications open to students

January 16, 2015

For some students at Murray State, financial aid is a vital lifeline for their school efforts and a method to reduce financial burden. For as long as...

As state pulls back, students pay

January 16, 2015

Students are paying more for their higher education than the amount of money state funded universities are receiving, according to a government study...

Students, administrators disconnect on financial aid

August 30, 2012

In the weeks following the start of the fall semester, students and administrators have been faced with a costly disconnect. Students have complained...

Students, administrators disagree on financial aid availability at semester’s start

August 24, 2012

Chris Wilcox || News Editor This year Murray State has received two national recognitions for their affordability and for their financial aid/scholarship...