Missouri is encouraging students to apply for federal financial aid by April 1. Erik Anderson, Director of Financial Assistance with the Missouri Department of Higher Education, said students who file by April 1 may receive an Access Missouri scholarship award. “So,...
It is time for students and their parents to think about the FAFSA. Director of Outreach for the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Alison Notter educates Show Me Today on the FAFSA application process, deadlines, and helpful...
Missouri students can now apply for financial aid to go to college or to get a short-term training certificate next year. The form to apply is called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. “In Missouri, two-thirds of jobs will require education and...
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development was recognized at a national summit as a top state in the ACT Work Ready Communities Initiative. The effort is designed to help states, regions, and communities build a skilled workforce that meets...
According to data from 2021, nearly 21% of Missourians over the age of 25 have had some college, but no degree. Ben Boggs, commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, said they are accumulating debt with nothing to show for...
