Missouri's public safety professionals keep our communities safe every day. Now the State of Missouri is investing in them and their families through the new Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship. This program, administered by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD), is designed to cover tuition and required fees for … [Read more...] about New State Scholarship for Missouri’s Public Safety Community and Mo State’s Risk-Free Path to Enroll
Can you feel it? The excitement is in the air, and we’re thrilled to welcome you back—or welcome you anew—to Missouri State for the 2025 fall semester! With classes kicking off soon, your Office of Student Financial Aid is geared up to help keep things smooth and straightforward for you as the semester begins. Important dates & financial aid reminders Change of Schedule … [Read more...] about Welcome (Back) to Campus, Bears!
Helping adult learners pursue high-demand careers in Missouri The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has officially opened the 2025–2026 application for the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant—a powerful financial aid resource for Missouri adults looking to gain skills for in-demand careers. Whether you're returning to school, changing … [Read more...] about Now Available: 2025–2026 Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant Application
On the evening of March 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it was reducing its staff by nearly half. We understand that this news may cause concern about how these changes could affect your federal student financial aid. Impact on aid programs At this time, the Department of Education has indicated that these staff reductions will not impact federal … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Initiates Reduction in Force
Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation’s Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship is a renewable private scholarship of up to $5,000 for current undergraduate students attending an eligible Missouri institution during the 2025-2026 academic year. Eligibility Open to current college students who meet ALL of the following criteria: … [Read more...] about 🚨Scholarship Alert: Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship🚨