One of the main barriers keeping adults from returning to the classroom has now been removed thanks to Missouri’s Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. The financial aid program ensures, when combined with other government resources, that tuition and fees are fully covered for eligible students age 25 and older who are seeking a degree, certificate or industry-recognized … [Read more...] about Adult students can receive free tuition through state’s new Fast Track program
A new scholarship established by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) will help area education students achieve their dream of becoming a teacher and provide trained educators to fill open positions in the area’s rural schools. The Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in fall 2019 to eight students who are seeking a degree in teacher … [Read more...] about CFO establishes new scholarship for teacher education students
A new scholarship that honors a former Missouri State University-West Plains staff member will help single parents pursue their educational goals. The Rita J. Turpin Memorial Endowed Scholarship has been fully endowed and will be awarded for the first time this fall, university officials said. “Rita Turpin loved this campus and had a passion for helping students … [Read more...] about New scholarship honoring former staff member will help single parents
Coordinator of Financial Aid What services does your department provide students? The Office of Financial Aid administers federal, state, scholarship and other financial aid. We also assist students and parents with questions regarding financial aid and the process. What do you find most rewarding about working at Missouri State-West Plains? Helping students. Financial … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Jennifer Walker
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Students and their families can receive free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at a FAFSA Frenzy event on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Lybyer Technology Center on the Missouri State-West Plains campus. Free one-on-one assistance will be available to assist families with filling out the 2018–2019 financial aid application … [Read more...] about FAFSA Frenzy Oct. 21 will help students apply for financial aid