Be sure to check with each college you’re interested in for information on their specific scholarships! Many colleges offer unique scholarships that may not be listed on general scholarship websites. Contact their financial aid office or visit their website for details on application deadlines and eligibility requirements.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS will be available after Feb 1st, 2025
Financial Assistance
Four Basic Types of Financial Aid Programs Available
Grants are
federal or state gift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment
Loans
provide funding for school now, but with an obligation to repay the loan after college, with interest that accumulates throughout the life of the loan. This means that you'll repay more than you borrowed long-term.
Scholarships are
gifted assistance with no obligation for work or repayment. There are a variety of scholarship qualifications!
Work-study involves working part-time for your college while attending it.
Financial Aid
One great resource for financial aid information is the State of Missouri's college financing hub. Another great resource is a MOST College Savings Plan. It’s an investment account designed to help families save for education. Most states sponsor their own 529 plan, often with special benefits for state residents.
Financial aid programs provide support for students to help meet the costs of obtaining a college education. Funding for such programs is provided by the federal and state governments, the individual colleges and universities, and a variety of other public and private sources.
Check Out These Helpful Websites:
Missouri Connections: Provides access to career exploration assessments and college and scholarship searches.
StudentAid.gov: Offers information about the financial aid process.
College Profiles: Features in-depth college profiles with details on academic programs, campus life, facilities, expenses, and more.
Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD): Provides resources and information about higher education and workforce development in Missouri
FAFSA
Apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) beginning January 1st; however, remember each college has its own financial aid network/package for which you would be eligible for consideration BEFORE January.
January 1st opens for applying; deadline is July 1st of each year; best to apply by March for the purpose of first come, first serve.
Helpful websites for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Fair Play High School Scholarship Bulletin
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS will be available after February 1st located on the google doc below.