Types of Financial Aid
Federal Assistance
Must complete the FAFSA each year
For Undergraduates who do not have a bachelor's degree
Based on Financial Need
Maximum of $7,395.00 for the 2023-2024 school year
Subsizided
Must complete the FAFSA each year
A first year student may borrow a maximum of $3,500.00
All loans must be repaid
Unsubsidized
Must follow the same criteria as Federal Pell Grant
An Independent student may borrow an additional $6,000.00 (if qualified)
A Dependent student may borrow an additional $3,500.00 (if qualified)
All loans must be repaid
PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for undergraduate Students)
A parent may borrow for their child up to the cost of education, minus all other financial aid
Parent must agree to a credit check
All loans must be repaid
State Assistance
This program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school.
Enroll and attend full-time at a participating public community college or vocational/technical school
Be seeking a degree or certificate at the school
Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology or divinity
Make a good faith effort to secure all available federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA
Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the school
This is a need-based program designed to provide students with a simplified financial aid process, provide predictable, portable awards, and increase access to a student's school of choice. Need is determined by the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated through the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and a Missouri resident
Be an undergraduate enrolled full-time at a participating Missouri school
Have an EFC of 12,000 or less
Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology or divinity
Not have received your first bachelor's degree, completed the required hours for a bachelor's degree, or completed 150 semester credit hours.
Have a FAFSA on file and make any corrections affecting your eligibility by the deadlines indicated below.
Priority Deadline - February 1st
Award Deadline - February 1st
Final Deadline - April 1st
Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant
The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a new financial aid program for adults beginning with the 2019-20 academic year. The grant addresses workforce needs by helping adults pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need. Grant recipients must maintain Missouri residency and work in Missouri for three years after graduation to prevent the grant from becoming a loan that must be repaid with interest.
Eligibility
Individuals who are 25 years or older or individuals who have not been enrolled in any school within the last two years can participate.
The grant will serve students who have not earned a bachelor's degree and are planning to enroll part time or full time.
Individuals who make no more than $80,000 filing jointly, or no more than $40,000 per year, filing any other tax status.
Other Funding / Scholarships
Central Ozarks Voiture 460 (Please contact the financial aid office for an application)