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Missouri higher education leader: ‘Fast Track’ grants offer shot at life-changing careers

Missouri higher education leader: ‘Fast Track’ grants offer shot at life-changing careers

by Sue Danielson | Aug 22, 2025 | Business, Education, News, Politics / Govt

(Jefferson City, MO) — Grant applications are beginning to arrive at a state office ahead of the next round of fund awards. Those seeking Fast Track education grants are Missouri adults 25 and older, chasing a career in a high-demand field. Leroy Wade, of the...
Missouri might change the way it funds public colleges and universities

Missouri might change the way it funds public colleges and universities

by Alisa Nelson | Apr 23, 2024 | Education, News, Politics / Govt

Missouri could move to develop a funding model for the state’s public colleges and universities. The Missouri House of Representatives is expected to debate a bill soon that is sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph. In 2023, the Missouri Legislature approved...

Missouri continues to rank low in state funding for higher education

by Alisa Nelson | Oct 5, 2020 | Education, News

Missouri ranks toward the bottom in state funding for its colleges and universities. When state budget shaping time rolls around each year, funding Missouri higher education tends to be a struggle between some lawmakers and school leaders. During an education budget...

Missouri’s Fast Track financial aid program is accepting new applications

by Alisa Nelson | Sep 29, 2020 | Education, News

Missouri is accepting applications for its Fast Track financial aid program. Fast Track is designed to help adults 25 years or older, or individuals under 25 who have not been enrolled in education in at least two years. The grants are awarded to eligible Missourians...

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