by Alisa Nelson | Jul 19, 2021 | Education, News, Show Me Today
Starting at the end of August, Missouri’s colleges and universities will no longer have a limit on annual tuition increases. State Representative Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, sponsored language in a new law that removed a tuition cap. “We have had a history where...
by admin | Jan 7, 2021 | Business, Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
Citing the improving economy and Missouri’s 4.4 percent unemployment rate, Governor Mike Parson has released about $127 million in previously restricted funds. “Thanks to our Show-Me strong recovery plan, we continue to outpace our economic recovery...
by Alisa Nelson | Nov 11, 2020 | Business, News, Politics / Govt
In July, the state partnered with a company called Coursera to begin offering free online courses to Missourians unemployed as a result of COVID-19. The state Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development tells Missourinet about 2,300 individuals have...
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...
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...
