What is Missouri’s Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant?

The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a new financial aid program for non-traditional students that addresses workforce needs by helping adults pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need. The program offers flexibility by providing assistance to part-time and full-time students.

Am I eligible?

• I meet one of the following criteria:
  • I am 25 years or older, or
  • I am a new student, and I have not enrolled in an educational program (high school or post-secondary) in the last two years, or
  • I am an apprentice, and I have not been enrolled in a post-secondary program in the last two years (exception if the program relates to current apprenticeship).
• I have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree
• I plan to enroll in an eligible program at least half-time (6 credit hours or more)
• I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• I have been a Missouri resident for at least two years, or
  • I am an active duty member of the U.S. military who transferred to Missouri, or
  • I am the spouse of an active duty member of the U.S. military who transferred to Missouri.
• I have filed or plan to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• My Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from my most recent MO tax return is:
  • $80,000 or less (filing status married filing jointly), or
  • $40,000 or less (any other filing status)

How much can I receive?

• The Fast Track Grant is designed to ensure, when combined with other governmental financial aid, that tuition and fees are fully covered.
• Awards will apply to any remaining tuition and fees not covered by other state and federal student aid programs.
• For individuals for which other aid covers the full tuition and fee costs, students are eligible for an award of up to $500 to cover other education-related expenses.

What programs and credentials are included?

SCC has multiple options to help you pursue your chosen career path. Browse our list and find helpful job outlook information on each page.  We will update this list with new grant-eligible programs as they become available. 

 1: Complete the College application*

* Remember to complete all aspects for the application and admission process. We will send you an email with after you apply.

 2: Select an eligible program.

3: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

4: Complete the Fast Track application.

Renewal Criteria

• Students must re-apply annually by completing the FAST Track Application.
• This grant may be renewed by meeting all of the initial requirements and by making satisfactory progress, which includes maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

For more information on getting and keeping the Fast Track Grant, see the Missouri Department of Higher Education Fast Track Overview or the Fast Track Fact Sheet.