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Student Refund Preference Katrina Dawn ShorterShow MyInfo popup for Katrina Dawn Shorter 1/8/2026 12:49:09 PM

In order to maintain federal regulations for distribution of federal aid, all students need to log in and set up their “refund preference” if they have not previously done so. 

How to Set Up Your Refund Preference:

To ensure you receive your student account refunds promptly, please follow these steps to establish your preferred refund method through Transact:

  1. Visit and login to your MyCrowder Account.
  2. Navigate to the "Finances” tab.
  3. Locate the "My Student Account" option.
  4. Click on “Student Account Refunds”
  5. You will be directed to the Transact Portal where you will see a button to “Setup Direct Deposit” Follow the prompts to complete setup.

If you have any questions about this update, please don't hesitate to contact the Crowder College Bursar Office at 417-455-5694 or email cashier@crowder.edu.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

The Crowder College Bursar Office
2025 1098-T Available Online Katrina Dawn ShorterShow MyInfo popup for Katrina Dawn Shorter 1/8/2026 11:29:12 AM

Your 2025 1098-T is available for printing on the Maximus TRA website.  You can access and retrieve your 1098-T online by going to tra.maximus.com Please refer to the 1098-T Instructions to guide you through the Maximus TRA login process located at https://crowder.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1098-t-instructionsupdated.pdf  
 All 1098-T’s that have not been printed online will be mailed from Maximus TRA no later than the end of January to the address you have on file. 
 
 ***You will only receive a 1098-T if you have made payments towards qualifying tuition and fees that were dated in tax year 2025***
 
Depending on your income (or your family’s income, if you are a dependent), whether you were considered full or half-time enrolled, and the amount of your qualified educational expenses for the year, you may be eligible for a federal education tax credit. (You can find detailed information about claiming education tax credits in IRS Publication 970, page 9.)
 
The dollar amounts reported on your Form 1098-T may assist you in completing IRS Form 8863 – the form used for calculating the education tax credits that a taxpayer may claim as part of your tax return.

Crowder College is not able to provide you with individual tax advice. If you have questions, you will need to seek the counsel of an informed tax preparer or adviser. For more information about Form 1098-T, visit https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1098et
Spring 2026 Semester – Payment Deadlines Reminder Katrina Dawn ShorterShow MyInfo popup for Katrina Dawn Shorter 11/18/2025 10:37:51 AM

If you are currently enrolled for the Spring 2026 semester, please review the following important payment deadlines to avoid being dropped from your courses:

  • Monday January 12th 2026: All Fall 2025 balances must be paid in full.
  • Friday, January 23rd 2026: Payment arrangements for Spring 2026 semester must be in place.

Accepted Payment Arrangements for Spring 2026:

To remain enrolled in your Spring 2026 classes, you must have one of the following in place by January 23rd 2026:

  • ✅ Payment in full (online or at any campus location)
  • ✅ 2025–2026 Financial Aid completed with no outstanding documents (Pell Grant, student loans, scholarships, A+, etc.)
  • ✅ Verified outside funding (e.g., employer sponsorship or external agency) confirmed with the Cashier’s Office
  • ✅ Transact Payment Plan set up online through the MyCrowder portal

If one of the above options is active and confirmed, you will not be dropped from  your Spring 2026 classes.

Note: Dual Credit/High School students are not required to have payment arrangements in place for Spring 206 tuition. However, all outstanding balances from previous semesters must be paid. For questions regarding your current or upcoming balances, please contact the Cashier’s Office at:📞 (417) 455-5402 or 📞 (417) 455-5598