To even the playing field and to break the cycle of poverty, Missouri State University has taken a stance: The university is making it easier to access a college education. It’s in recognition that higher education helps people overcome socio-economic boundaries and achieve success. Dr. Ryan Reed, coordinator of access programs at Missouri State, says his office develops … [Read more...] about Access programs make higher ed possible
Part of getting ready for college is imagining yourself there. But some students don’t have a clear idea of what that looks like. Maybe he would be a first-generation college student. Maybe his school districts doesn’t have the resources for the fields he dreams of. Maybe he believes he has to declare a major when he walks on campus in order to be successful. Dr. Shawn Wahl, … [Read more...] about Expanding access and options for precollege experiences
This fall, Missouri State University has introduced a number of programs to improve access to higher education. Today (Sept. 18) the university announced a few more – expanding a scholarship for Boys & Girls Clubs (BGC) participants, waiving the application fee and joining the Common Application. Expanded scholarship for Boys & Girls Clubs participants Thousands of high … [Read more...] about Making college more accessible
Beginning in January, Missouri State University will provide dual credit scholarships to qualifying students across the state. The scholarships will allow eligible students to take up to six hours of dual credit per semester at no charge. Blue Springs, Liberty, Smithville and North Kansas City school districts announced today (Sept. 11) that they are participating in the … [Read more...] about Missouri State offers free dual credit to qualifying students in KC