MURRAY STATE January Update

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Dunker's Digest is brought to you by the Office of Recruitment at Murray State University. The purpose of our semi-monthly publication is to bring Racer Nation to families of prospective students, guidance counselors, teachers, Murray community members and everyone in between. If you have a question or want to learn more about becoming a Racer, please see below to contact our office!

On December 31, 2023, Federal Student Aid launched a soft opening of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form at studentaid.gov. Visit studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support for more information on what to expect during the soft launch.

Please be patient as you complete the 2024-25 FAFSA as there may be intermittent pauses for site maintenance. If you visit the site during a pause, check back later to access the form.

Murray State University will not receive student FAFSA information until late January or early February 2024.

Students and families should use Murray State code 001977 when completing the FAFSA.

Please ensure you have completed your admission application to Murray State University at murraystate.edu/apply. Note that the 2024-25 general scholarship deadline is February 5. We strongly encourage you to apply for admission by January 22 in order to allow time for completing the scholarship application.

Completing the FAFSA is a very important step in being ‘Racer Ready’ for the 2024-25 school year. Please contact the Office of Recruitment at msu.recruitment@murraystate.edu and 270-809-2896 with any questions. We are here to assist you!

Admitted Student Kickoff is a come and go event for students who have been admitted to Murray State University. You will receive valuable information and experience what it's like to be a Racer!

Take advantage of these great opportunities throughout the day. You might even have a chance to get a selfie with Dunker!

Register for Racer Nation Orientation
Meet one-on-one with Student Financial Services
Participate in academic open house sessions
Learn more about Racer Nation Orientation from the 2024 Orientation Leadership team
Want to join Racer Band, a campus club or a Greek organization? Drop in one of our student involvement sessions
Find out more about housing and residence life
Get an event t-shirt and other Murray State giveaways
Meet other future Racers
Explore our campus with a student led tour

Visit murraystate.edu/admitted to learn more!

Admitted Students -- Please join us on January 14 at 3 p.m. at the CFSB Center on Murray State's campus for a Racer Basketball game! You and up to three guests are invited to attend the Murray State Racers vs. Northern Iowa men's basketball game.

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While our Murray State students are on winter break, several of our student leaders went to their former high schools to visit with the teachers that made an impact in their lives. Check out some of these Racers who are "Home for the Holidays."

Registration is now open for the Discover Diversity Leadership Summit at Murray State University which will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024. The Summit be a multicultural gathering of high school seniors that have been admitted to Murray State and high school juniors from across Kentucky and surrounding states. The focus of the Summit will be on leadership development and learning effective strategies to elevate leadership skills to help students successfully navigate our constantly changing educational, political and social environments. Students will attend sessions, meet alumni, professors and current students and explore the Murray State campus.

Register for the Discover Diversity Leadership Summit today!

General Scholarship application deadline is February 5, 2024 at 12 p.m. CT

Murray State offered a record $127 million in financial aid and scholarships, based on our most recent reports, with 99 percent of first-year students receiving financial aid or scholarships.

To learn more about scholarship opportunities and important deadlines at Murray State, visit murraystate.edu/scholarships.

The best way to take in everything that is Murray State University is to come visit us in person. You will receive a student-guided tour of campus, information about admissions, financial aid, housing, student life and more. Schedule a campus visit today!

Racer Days are open house style visits where students have the opportunity to meet the Office of Recruitment & Transfer Center staff, professors and student organization representatives. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with Financial Aid and Scholarship office staff. Campus tours will be available at the close of the event. Plus, if you haven't done so already, students will have the opportunity to complete the on-site admission experience, so don't forget bring your official transcript and test scores.