I want to come back. What is the reapplication process like?
Undergraduate Students: If you've been gone for at least one semester (excluding summer), you'll need to fill out an online application and submit official transcripts for any colleges you attended since last enrolling at Southeast. We'll also review any registration holds and academic standing.

Graduate Students: If you've been gone for at least one semester (excluding summer), you'll need to complete the graduate returning student form or an online application. If you're seeking admission to a new program of study or have not been enrolled for three or more years, you'll need to fill out an online application. You'll have to submit transcripts for any colleges you attended since last enrolling at Southeast. We'll also review any registration holds and academic standing.

I previously attended classes in person. Can I switch to online?
As long as your program is available online, yes. If your program isn't available, our academic counselors can help you figure out your next step.

What does the balance waiver cover?
If you had an outstanding Southeast Missouri State balance, dollars from the American Rescue Plan were applied to waive those charges. Those dollars do not apply to federal loans or other education-related debts outside of the university.

How are you able to waive outstanding balances?
The American Rescue Plan, signed into law in March 2021, designated $39.6 billion to support colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the funding went directly to current students in the form of grants, while other portions went to the institutions themselves. Southeast used some of this institutional funding to waive outstanding balances.

Do I have to pay back the amount that's been waived?
No. Waived balances are wiped clean, so you will not be asked to pay them back.

I want to come back, but I can't right now. Will my remaining balance still be waived?
Yes. Even if you can't come back right away, your outstanding balance will still be waived.

Will the balance waiver apply to current fees if I choose to return?
No. The balance waiver only applies to an outstanding balance. Upon returning, you will be responsible for the cost of tuition and fees.

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