Overview
Missouri offers grants to students who are Missouri residents and are attending a college or university in the state. Financial eligibility is determined by your Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) receives electronic FAFSA records for Missouri residents directly from the federal government. There is no paper Access Missouri application to fill out.
- Eligibility: Full-time Missouri resident undergraduates with SAI $0 - $12,000
- Amounts: Award amounts may vary depending on your total financial aid package
- Annual deadline: Complete FAFSA by February 1
- Deferment: Not applicable, no repayment required