"The Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) 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."
State financial aid programs
Missouri offers awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school.
- Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) is an arrangement with states participating in the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC). Students from participating states are able to attend institutions outside their home state at a reduced cost. Only certain programs apply. The participating states are Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
- Missouri GEAR UP Program
To qualify for federal and other sources of financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. To ensure priority consideration for Missouri state scholarships and grants, your FAFSA must be submitted online or postmarked by April 1.
Benefits for veterans
- Missouri Veteran’s Education and Training
- Missouri Veterans Commission
- Troops to Teachers helps eligible military and reserve personnel transition to a new career as public school teachers in schools serving students from low-income families.
Special programs
- Missouri's Job Bank
- "Missouri Connections helps students open the door to career exploration and educational planning. Sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri students in public and private schools (grades 7–16), their parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online system at no charge."
- Missouri Center for Career Education (MCCE) provides quality curriculum and research, targeted professional development, and innovative instructional resources to support the career and technical education system in Missouri.
