Students who are admitted to degree and select certificate programs* and take a minimum number of credit hours each semester may be eligible for federal, state and local government financial aid. Complete the FAFSA to apply for federal grants (Pell) and loans (Stafford) and the Missouri Access Program.
*The Geographic Information Systems certificate program is eligible for financial aid.
Additional Financial Aid Resources
Access federal student aid through the Office of the U.S. Department of Higher Education.
Information on financial aid for college and tips on how to help ease the burden of college expenses.
The Missouri Department of Higher Education carries out the goals and administrative responsibilities for the state system of higher education, which serves more than 360,000 students through 13 public four-year colleges and universities, 19 public two-year colleges, one public two-year technical college, 25 independent colleges and universities, and 152 proprietary schools.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis helps students seeking financial aid through interest-free loans, outright grants and financial aid workshops. It also offers advising services to guide students on educational opportunities and participates in policy advocacy to improve college access and affordability. The Scholarship Foundation accepts applications for interest-free student loans in the spring. The application cycle begins January 1 and typically ends April 15.
This free, online portal makes it easy for Missouri students to find and apply to over 150 scholarships and interest-free loan programs in one place.
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships and financial aid news and resources.
