MDHEWD State Programs

The following are programs supported by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. Descriptions and requirements of each program can be found at the MDHEWD website.

• Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program
• Advanced Placement Incentive Grant
• Bright Flight Scholarship Program
• Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship
• Kid's Chance Scholarship Program
• Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program
• Public Service Officer or Employee's Child Survivor Grant Program
• Wartime Veteran Survivor's Grant Program

State Agency Scholarships/Programs

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs help people access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and match employers with skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Once you have been approved for WIOA benefits, your career counselor will assist you with the necessary paperwork required for funding.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides assistance to students with physical and/or mental disabilities. VR specializes in employment and training services to assist with employment.

If you have a physical disability and need additional assistance while on campus, contact the Disability Support Services Office at 636-922-8247.

The programs listed on this page are administered by state agencies. Availability of these programs and information contained on this page is subject to change according to the policies set by the agencies that administer them.