Types of Financial Aid

The Federal Pell Grant is a financial assistance program for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. To apply, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed and State Tech must be listed as a school choice. Estimated Pell Grant eligibility will be provided on the Student Aid Report (SAR) that is provided after the FAFSA is submitted. Students must be degree seeking to receive the Federal Pell Grant. Visit studentaid.gov for more information about the Federal Pell Grant.

This program is available to students with exceptional financial need. Once the Pell Grant has been processed, SEOG awards are provided to those students with the lowest expected family contribution based upon the availability of funds. Awards are issued at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid. Additional information about SEOG can be found at studentaid.gov.

Missouri residents apply for this grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be received by February 1 to be considered for this grant. Students must also be enrolled full-time, maintain a 2.500 cumulative grade point average, and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) figure below $12,000. (Based upon availability of state funding and subject to change by action of the Missouri General Assembly). Visit Missouri’s Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development website for information about the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program.

The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant addresses workforce needs by helping adults pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need. Grant recipients must report their employment and residency information to the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development for three years after graduation. Among other requirements, students must be 25 years or older or have not been enrolled in any school within the last two years, not have received a bachelor’s degree, and make no more than $80,000 filing jointly or no more than $40,000 filing any other tax status. More information about this grant and the application process can be obtained from the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.

Jobs at the college are available to students who have financial need and who wish to earn a monthly paycheck by working a part-time job on campus.  Students apply for work study by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. If determined eligible, the college will notify the student to visit the Office of Financial Aid at the beginning of the semester for a job assignment. Jobs include library and ARC assistants, clerical work, and maintenance and are based on availability of funds.

View the College Work-Study Program Guide for more information.

This loan program allows students to borrow loans in their name at low interest rates. Students apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Through this program there is both a “subsidized” interest loan and an “unsubsidized” interest loan. The federal maximum for a first-year degree-seeking dependent student is $5,500, of which no more than $3,500 can be subsidized. Second-year degree-seeking dependent students may borrow a maximum of $6,500, of which no more than $4,500 can be subsidized. Independent students or dependent students whose parent is denied a PLUS loan due to credit, can receive up to an additional $4,000 in unsubsidized loan funds. Repayment begins six months after leaving school with a fixed interest rate not to exceed 8.25 percent. Visit studentaid.gov for more information on Federal Student Loans.

First-time student loan borrowers must complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN). Students can sign their MPN on-line at studentaid.gov. Students must have their FSA ID to complete their MPN.

Parents of dependent students may borrow an amount not greater than the cost of attendance minus any student financial aid. Repayment starts 60 days after the loan has been fully disbursed. Parents may discuss deferment options with their lender. Parents must pass a credit check to be accepted for a PLUS loan. The interest rate is a fixed rate that will not exceed nine (9) percent. The application and additional Parent PLUS Loan information can be found on studentaid.gov.

Students are highly encouraged to apply for all federal financial aid prior to applying for a private loan. Private/Alternative loans are credit based. Students who have little or no credit may need a credit-worthy co-signer. Students must be enrolled full-time and must in good standing with the college. Interest rates will vary and are determined by the lender based on the borrower’s credit. Most private loans start repayment six months after leaving college. Check with the lender regarding fees associated with the private loan. State Tech does not have a preferred private/alternative loan lender.

State Technical College of Missouri participates in the A+ Program, created by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993. Eligible students who have graduated from an A+ high school are eligible to receive funds to cover the standard tuition and fees that are assessed to every full-time student. Housing, books, course and program specific fees, tools, supply items, etc., are not eligible charges for the A+ scholarship to cover. A+ students are required to apply for Federal Financial Aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Students must complete the financial aid process within the first 30 days each semester to ensure funding. (Based upon availability of state funding and subject to change by action of the Missouri General Assembly and guidelines received from the Missouri Department of Higher Education).

More information can be found on the A+ Informational page and by visiting the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

To be eligible for a Bright Flight award, high school seniors must have a composite score on the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in the top three (3) percent of all Missouri students taking those tests. Students who score in the top five (5) percent may also qualify, contingent upon sufficient funding. Actual award amounts will be determined based upon students’ test scores and the amount of funds allocated. Bright Flight maximum award is $3,000.

Eligibility and renewal information can be found on the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development’s website.

Students who served in armed combat after September 11, 2001 and were a Missouri resident at the time of entry into the military may qualify for reduced tuition of $50 per credit hour. The student must have served in a combat zone designated by the U.S. Department of Defense and have been honorably discharged from active duty to receive the reduced tuition rate. The student must maintain a 2.500 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in classes required for their degree or certificate to remain eligible for this waiver. Students who believe they are eligible for this waiver must submit Member Copy 4 of their DD 214 to the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@statetechmo.edu.

Any State Technical College of Missouri student eligible to compete at the National SkillsUSA competition or the National PAS competition while enrolled at State Technical College of Missouri will receive an award to cover the travel expenses of attending the competition. Travel expenses shall include transportation to and from the event and hotel accommodations while attending the event.

This award is available to first-time incoming students. Full-time, degree seeking students who meet State Technical College of Missouri’s automatic admissions requirements will be eligible for the Out-of-State Scholarship award. This scholarship awards in-state tuition for up to five consecutive semesters to any eligible students without Missouri resident status (award renewal requires 3.000 GPA). Outside funding available to the student will take precedence over any institutional scholarships and tuition waivers.

Learn more on the Out-of-State Scholarships informational page.

Students demonstrating strong technical skills by placing first, second, or third in a SkillsUSA Missouri contest are eligible for a State Technical College of Missouri Scholarship:

• $2,000 1st place
• $1,500 2nd place
• $1,000 3rd place

Recipients must be first-time entering college freshmen who enroll at State Technical College of Missouri. The scholarship must be used during the first year of enrollment. Students receiving multiple SkillsUSA Missouri contest placements will receive the single highest award earned. Excess funds will not be refunded or transferred to a different academic year. Federal or State Grants and any outside tuition funding available to the student will take precedence over the scholarship award. All awards are non-transferrable. Awards are given to full-time, degree seeking students only. Awards will be applied in the following order:  tuition, fees, costs of required books, tools, and supplies purchased at the College’s Bookstore, State Tech meal plan, State Tech housing Charges. Official scholarship certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid upon enrollment.

Any member of the State Officer Team of SkillsUSA Missouri that enrolls at State Technical College of Missouri for the academic year following the year in which the officer position was held will receive a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Awards are given to full-time, degree seeking students only. Excess funds will not be refunded or transferred to a different academic year. Outside tuition funding available to the student will take precedence over the scholarship award. All awards are non-transferrable. Awards will be applied in the following order:  tuition, fees, costs of required books, tools, and supplies purchased at the College’s Bookstore, State Tech meal plan, State Tech housing Charges. Provide documentation of your position to the SkillsUSA State Officer Team to the Office of Financial Aid upon enrollment.

Scholarships are given for leadership roles in student government. Students are nominated by a Student Government Association (SGA) advisor.

The summary list scholarships, listed by academic program, are managed by the Foundation for State Technical College of Missouri and the Office of Financial Aid. These scholarships are available to full-time students enrolling at State Tech. For more information please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Review complete list of scholarship opportunities and guidelines on our Scholarships page.

All grade point averages must be calculated on, or converted to, a 4.000 scale. Students will be given the highest single tuition waiver for which they qualify. All tuition waivers will be divided equally over the fall and spring semesters of eligibility unless otherwise noted. Additional awards may be given on an individual basis at the discretion of the State Technical College of Missouri Scholarship Committee. All tuition waivers are nontransferable.

It should also be noted that all internal awards are waivers of tuition. Outside funding available to the student will take precedence over the college tuition waiver. Tuition waivers may not exceed tuition in any semester and may be reduced at the discretion of State Technical College of Missouri. Awards are given to State Technical College of Missouri full-time, degree seeking students only. Unless otherwise noted, priority deadline for tuition waivers is May 1st for fall enrollment and December 1 for spring enrollment. However, applications will be accepted until 30 days prior to the start of the semester and will be based on the availability of funds.

The tuition waiver application is available for download or for pick up in the Office of Financial Aid and Office of Admissions.

This waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen. The student
must rank in the top 15 percent of his/her high school class and have a composite score of 28 or higher on the ACT. This tuition waiver is applied at the rate of $1,000 per year for those students who achieve and maintain a
cumulative GPA of 3.800.

This waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen. The student must place first, second, or third at the state FFA contest. This waiver is designed to reward students with strong technical skills. It may be applied toward any subject area at State Tech. This tuition waiver is also available to State Tech students meeting the same contest criteria at the postsecondary FFA level. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.

This tuition waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen.  The student must have a composite score of 26 or higher on the ACT. This tuition waiver is applied at the rate of $500 per year provided a 3.000 grade point average is maintained.

This tuition waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen.  The student must be an area vocational technical school graduate who maintained at least a “B” average for two years.  This tuition waiver will be applied at the rate of $500 per year provided a “B” average is maintained.

This tuition waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen. The student must place first, second or third at the state MITEA contest. This waiver is designed to reward students who have demonstrated exceptional technical ability. It may be applied toward any subject area at State Tech. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid. Awards amounts are $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000.

This tuition waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen. The student must be a member of good standing in the National Guard Reserves, or person who has separated from active duty within 6 months prior to admission to the college. The student must submit a waiver application and a letter of endorsement from the appropriate commanding officer. This tuition waiver is nonrenewable.

This tuition waiver is awarded to a high school graduate who placed first or second at the state Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) contest or awarded to a first time entering college freshman who places first or second at the state PBL contest. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.

State Tech is proud to recognize and reward the winners of the Ford AAA National Quality Care Challenge. Individuals who have placed first, second or third at the State Competition and are enrolling in State Tech’s Automotive Technology program will receive a tuition waiver for the amount of $1,000 (3rd place), $1,500 (2nd place) or $2,000 (1st place). A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.

This tuition waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen. The student must place first in the National Hot Rod Association spec class (designed for high school students). Waivers will be awarded to each of the winners from the three NHRA sanctioned tracks in Missouri. The waiver will be prorated by the number of semesters with the full-time degree program in which the student is enrolled at State Tech and will be provided in the form of a tuition waiver. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.

Students who are not Missouri residents may be eligible for the Legacy Tuition Waiver if their parent is a State Tech graduate. This waiver is designed to waive the out-of-state tuition, so the student pays the current in-state tuition rate. To remain eligible for this waiver, students must maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPA. To be considered, students must apply at the Office of Financial Aid.

International students may apply for an international student tuition waiver, provided:

1. All procedures for International Student Admission have been completed.
2. A written request for international tuition waiver has been submitted to the Office of Financial Aid no later than 30 days prior to start of student’s first semester.
3. A letter of recommendation has been submitted to the Office of Financial Aid no later than 30 days prior to semester start.

Applicant must be a Missouri Girls State Citizen and rank in the top 30% of her high school class. This waiver is valued at $1,200 per year, renewable if a 3.000 GPA is maintained. Outside funding available to the student will take precedence over the college tuition waiver. Tuition waivers may not exceed tuition in any semester and may be reduced at the discretion of State Technical College of Missouri. Awards are given to State Technical College of Missouri full-time, degree seeking students only. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.

Applicant must be a Missouri Boys State Citizen and rank in the top 30% of his high school class. This waiver is valued at $1,200 per year, renewable if a 3.000 GPA is maintained. Outside funding available to the student will take precedence over the college tuition waiver. Tuition waivers may not exceed tuition in any semester and may be reduced at the discretion of State Technical College of Missouri. Awards are given to State Technical College of Missouri full-time, degree seeking students only. A certificate must be presented to the Office of Financial Aid.

Awarded to any Missouri resident who is at least sixty-five years of age on or before August 1 of the school year. The student must satisfy all entrance requirements of the college and provide documentation of age to the Office of Financial Aid. The college will determine eligibility based on available class space after tuition-paying students have enrolled. A person receiving this waiver shall take all tuition-free courses on a noncredit basis and shall satisfy all course prerequisites of the institution per RSMo 173.091.

This waiver is awarded to first time entering college freshmen. See the High School Counselor for availability.

This award provides an opportunity for a State Tech alumnus to extend a “helping hand” to another deserving person whom they encourage to attend State Tech. Assistance in the form of a $300 tuition waiver is awarded in the name of the nominating alumnus. This waiver is available only to first time entering freshmen.  Award is limited to one per student. This tuition waiver will be applied at the rate of $300 for the fall semester only. Applications should be submitted early as awards will be made on a first received basis.  Application is available here.

A list of externally managed scholarships that are specific to State Tech students can be found at the bottom of our Scholarships page. For more information about these scholarships contact the sponsor or visit their website.

This program provides funding to meet college expenses. Eligibility is determined on an individual basis and reflects current economic circumstances of the applicant. Persons who have been terminated or laid-off should contact the nearest Missouri Career Center to apply.

Assistance is available for unemployed adults who have been laid-off due to factory closings. Full or partial college expenses may be funded if eligibility is determined. Information is available through the nearest Missouri Career Center.

The Vocational Resource Educator at State Tech administers vocational rehabilitation (VR) services designed to help citizens with physical or mental disabilities. Vocational rehabilitation services are provided through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, part of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  The program is supported by federal and state funds. Call (866) 661-9106 for more information. VR offices are located throughout the state in order to provide convenient service to clients.

Note: State and/or Federal funded programs may be subject to change without prior notice.

Students applying for tuition assistance should apply on-line and provide an authorization to the State Technical College of Missouri Cashier so they can complete the billing process. TA funds will be applied to student accounts prior to the application of any Pell Grant funds. Any questions should be directed to the Soldier’s Educational Services Officer.

Federal Tuition Assistance is available to Solders meeting current Department of Defense eligibility requirements.  All eligible Soldiers will apply for Tuition Assistance at IgniteED.