{"id":858,"date":"2017-10-17T23:54:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T23:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/?page_id=858"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:56:52","slug":"scholarship-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/scholarship-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships and Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: -50px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-slider-container fusion-slider-sc-bgscholarship fusion-slider-1136 full-width-slider\" data-id=\"1136\" data-full_height=\"\" style=\"height:500px; max-width:100%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-slider-1136 .flex-direction-nav a {width:63px;height:63px;line-height:63px;font-size:25px;}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-slider-loading\">Loading...<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tfs-slider flexslider main-flex full-width-slider\" 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type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffffff;font-size:60px;line-height:80px;\">Griffon Black And Gold Scholarship<\/h1><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption with-bg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-title-sc-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffffff;font-size:30px;line-height:36px;\">The Black and Gold 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More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background background-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/GBnG-ScholarshipBanner-JustBackground.png);max-width:100%;height:500px;filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.AlphaImageLoader(src='https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2025\/06\/GBnG-ScholarshipBanner-JustBackground.png', sizingMethod='scale');\" 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no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>To be considered for 2026-27 大象传媒 Competitive Scholarships, ALL students should complete the General Scholarship Application requirements no later than April 1, 2026. An additional application is required for scholarships offered by the Music Department.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate and undergraduate students who complete the General Scholarship Application requirements by the deadline will be considered for over 250 scholarships offered by the 大象传媒 Foundation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:3px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/Scholarships\/Search\"><i class=\"fa-search-dollar fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Search 大象传媒 Scholarships<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> U<\/span><\/span>nless indicated in the scholarship description, posted scholarships are intended for undergraduate students and require full-time enrollment.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30px\">Apply for Scholarships<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Scholarship Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/music\/audition-scholarship-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Music Audition and Scholarship Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/partnership-tuition-discount-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partnership Tuition Discount Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-fontsize=\"20\" data-lineheight=\"30px\">Information for Scholarship Recipients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies\/#tab-65fba822bc3947a793a\">大象传媒 Scholarship Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p970.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tax Benefits for Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong>Direct Cost Rule Limitation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The combined total of 大象传媒 and Foundation scholarships may not exceed the recipient\u2019s actual charges for tuition and related fees, course-related fees, admissions fees, campus housing and meal plan costs. No portion of 大象传媒 and Foundation scholarship funds may be disbursed to the recipient in the form of cash or a \u2018credit balance\u2019 check. Scholarships specifically allocated for the payment of book costs will be exempt from this policy. A student with documentable circumstances beyond his or her control or personal choice will have the option to appeal this rule. Contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong>Equal Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The selection of 大象传媒 scholarship recipients will follow a policy of nondiscrimination in regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, disability, and all other legally protected classes.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" 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style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:35px;\">大象传媒 Scholarships<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#747474;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>OPENS: October 1st<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>DEADLINE: April 1st<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3 i {color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-3 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:hover i,.fusion-button.button-3:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:focus i,.fusion-button.button-3:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-3:active{color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-3:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-3:active 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data-target=\"#94368771e15dbf1de\" href=\"#94368771e15dbf1de\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">First-Time Freshmen<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"94368771e15dbf1de\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Black &amp; Gold A+ Scholarship<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school students with an A+ stamped transcript will receive a scholarship of $750 per academic year. Like the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarship, the A+ Scholarship is renewal up to 4 years.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/a-plus\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Information here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Black &amp; Gold Scholarships (Automatic)<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that renews each year!\u00a0 It is available for new incoming students.\u00a0For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/black-and-gold-scholarship\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Information here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4121915d4ebb8198b\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-1\" data-target=\"#4121915d4ebb8198b\" href=\"#4121915d4ebb8198b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Incoming Transfer Students<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4121915d4ebb8198b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><b>Black &amp; Gold Transfer Scholarship (Automatic)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black &amp; Gold Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that renews each year!\u00a0 It is available for transfer students.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/black-and-gold-scholarship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Information<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship<\/b><br \/>\nThis $500 scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are transferring to 大象传媒 Western from a two-year college and are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Eligible students must have earned no more than 90 credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. This award is non-renewable.<br \/>\n<b>Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/b> Priority April 1<br \/>\n<b>Application Procedures:\u00a0<\/b>Upload verification of Phi Theta Kappa Membership to the Office of Financial Aid on Goldlink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"72190c950a39d441a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-1\" data-target=\"#72190c950a39d441a\" href=\"#72190c950a39d441a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Out-of-State Scholarship and Waivers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"72190c950a39d441a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Griffon Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undergraduate students who are US citizens from Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming may qualify for admission to 大象传媒 under the Griffon Rate and be eligible to pay the equivalent of in-state tuition for undergraduate level coursework. In accordance with the University housing policy, entering first-year students, as classified by the Office of Admissions, must reside in university-operated residence halls for their first two semesters to receive the Griffon Rate Waiver. The Griffon Rate Waiver applies to all semesters of enrollment, including fall, spring, and summer. There is no minimum GPA requirement to maintain eligibility. Students are not required to be degree-seeking or enrolled full-time to receive the waiver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Application Procedures:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awarded automatically to qualified students<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Midwest Student Exchange (Partial Out-Of-State Tuition Waiver)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program was established by the Midwestern Higher Education Commission to increase interstate educational opportunities for students of its member states. The program allows residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin to enroll in specific designated programs at reduced tuition rates. Through MSEP, 大象传媒 Western will charge eligible undergraduate students no more than 150% of the in-state, on-campus tuition rate for specific programs. Midwest Student Exchange only applies toward undergraduate level coursework. To qualify for the program: First-time freshman must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all high school coursework; transfer students must have earned a 3.0 GPA for all college level coursework. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA for renewal. This award may not be combined with the Griffon Rate Waiver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Application Procedures:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awarded automatically to qualified students<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Out-of-State Scholarships and Waivers only apply toward undergraduate level coursework.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"44cd73bc3196682f0\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-1\" data-target=\"#44cd73bc3196682f0\" href=\"#44cd73bc3196682f0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Graduate Students<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"44cd73bc3196682f0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><b>Federal TEACH Grant<\/b><br \/>\nGraduate students enrolled in the MAS Assessment &#8211; K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education, MAS Assessment \u2013 TESOL, or MAT &#8211; Teaching \u2013 Secondary Education programs can apply for the TEACH Grant. The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is intended to assist students in becoming highly-qualified teachers. Grant recipients are required to complete four years of qualified teaching service within the first eight years after completing or withdrawing from their degree. Failure to meet this, or any other condition of the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (ATS), will result in the grant being converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, with interest assessed from the first date of disbursement. More information is available online at <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/teach-grant-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studentaid.gov\/teach-grant-program<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Application Procedures:<\/strong> TEACH Grant Application (Graduate Students) in Goldlink on the Financial Aid card<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Graduate Assistantship<\/b><br \/>\nAssistantships are available on a competitive basis for students enrolled in 大象传媒 Western\u2019s Graduate program.<br \/>\n<b>Application Procedures: <\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mwsu.peopleadmin.com\/postings\/search?query=&amp;query_v0_posted_at_date=&amp;1297%5B%5D=4&amp;435=&amp;commit=Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find Positions and Apply Here<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>For more information:<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/graduate-assistantships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Graduate Website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b82b6330e8c2378d5\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-1\" data-target=\"#b82b6330e8c2378d5\" href=\"#b82b6330e8c2378d5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">International Students<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b82b6330e8c2378d5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><b>Black and Gold Global Scholarship (Automatic)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black &amp; Gold Global Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that renews each year! It is available for new international undergraduate freshman students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Black &amp; Gold Global Scholarship is\u00a0<\/span><b>different from other scholarships.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It starts with an initial award ranging from $300 to $4,000 that automatically each year as long as you remain enrolled full-time, meet the hours completed requirement and are in good academic standing (2.0 GPA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How it works: Awards are decided on the basis of your GPA as calculated by our international admissions team. Because 大象传媒 Western recognizes that U.S. standardized testing is not equally available in all parts of the world, there is\u00a0<\/span><b>no SAT or ACT required for the Black &amp; Gold Global Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(or admission).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no extra application for the BGGS. All awards will be made with your acceptance letter.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-742fc1447e7458d3e97\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-state\" href=\"#tab-742fc1447e7458d3e97\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">State<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-state\" id=\"tab-742fc1447e7458d3e97\">\n<p><strong>Access 大象传媒 Program\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access 大象传媒 is a need-based program designed to provide students with a simplified financial aid process, provide predictable, portable awards and increase access to a student\u2019s school of choice. Eligibility is determined by the student\u2019s expected family contribution (EFC) as calculated through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be eligible, students must complete the FAFSA by February 1 each year, be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and also a 大象传媒 resident, have an EFC (Expected Family Contribution) less than $12,000, be enrolled full-time (12 hours) as an undergraduate student, maintain a 2.50 GPA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and not have exceeded 150 attempted credit hours. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,150 per year and are subject to the availability of state funding.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Application Procedures:\u00a0<\/strong>Must complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>\u00a0and submit any additional requested documents to the Office of Financial Aid no later than Feb. 1 each year.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Placement Incentive Grant<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a nonrenewable grant designed to encourage high school students to take and score well on Advanced Placement tests in mathematics and science.<br \/>\n<em><strong>To be eligible for the grant you must meet the following requirements:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Achieve two grades of three or higher on Advanced Placement exams in the fields of math and\/or science while attending a 大象传媒 public high school. Qualifying Advance Placement exams in the fields of math or science include Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics B, Physics C and Statistics.<\/li>\n<li>Receive an award under the Access 大象传媒 Student Financial Assistance Program or the A+ Scholarship Program in the academic year in which the Advanced Placement Incentive Grant is awarded. Students who are eligible for the Access 大象传媒 or A+ Scholarship programs but have a calculated award amount of zero are eligible for the Advanced Placement Incentive Grant.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a complete application for the Advanced Placement Incentive Grant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, (816) 271-4361\u00a0<\/span>or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Division of Family Services\/Rehabilitation Services for the Blind\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nRehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind.\u00a0 These services are provided on the premise that with adequate preparation and reasonable accommodation, each blind or visually impaired person will be able to achieve his or her maximum potential in the home and community, in educational settings, and in employment.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dss.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dss.mo.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Division of Vocational Rehabilitation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nEligible individuals are provided with services needed to enter, remain in, or return to suitable employment. Services include diagnosis and evaluation,; counseling and guidance; physical or mental restoration; training, including college or university, technical or trade; job development and job placement; rehabilitation engineering; and follow-up services to ensure that the rehabilitated person is performing satisfactorily on the job.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (816) 387-2280 or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services\/vocational-rehabilitation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a financial aid program to provide adults with the education and skills needs to enter high-demand fields. The grant is designed to ensure, when combined with other governmental financial aid, that your tuition and fees are fully covered. Grant recipients must report their employment and residency to the 大象传媒 Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development for three years.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:<\/strong> 大象传媒 Department of Higher Education at <a href=\"https:\/\/dhewd.mo.gov\/initiatives\/fasttrackgrant_for_students.php\">https:\/\/dhewd.mo.gov\/initiatives\/fasttrackgrant_for_students.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids\u2019 Chance Scholarship Program<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Kids\u2019 Chance Scholarship is a program for students with a parent who was seriously injured or killed in a work-related accident compensable under Worker\u2019s Compensation.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(816) 271-4361,<\/span> or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship<br \/>\n<\/strong>This scholarship was established for students who are employed while attending school part time. To be eligible for this program, the student must be enrolled part-time (6-11 credit hours), be employed and compensated for at least twenty (20) or more hours per week, maintain a 2.50 GPA, be making satisfactory academic progress and have financial need.<br \/>\n<strong>Application Procedures:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Must complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>\u00a0and submit any additional requested documents to the Office of Financial Aid no later than April 1 each year. Must also complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Employment Verification Form<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Feb. 1<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(816) 271-4361,<\/span> or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a scholarship designed to assist academically talented minority and underrepresented individuals pursuing a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree in an environmental course of study.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(816) 271-4361,<\/span> or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>大象传媒 Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program (Bright Flight)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThis merit-based program encourages top-ranked high school seniors to attend approved 大象传媒 post-secondary schools. To be eligible, you must have earned a composite score on the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in the top 3 percent of all 大象传媒 students taking those tests.\u00a0 New legislation allows students whose ACT or SAT composite scores are in the top four and five percent of all 大象传媒 students taking those tests to be eligible to receive an award beginning in the fall of 2010 (conditional on sufficient state appropriations). Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be making Satisfactory Academic Progress to be eligible for renewal.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(816) 271-4361,<\/span> or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>大象传媒 National Guard Educational Assistance Program\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 National Guard Educational Assistance Program is a state-sponsored program. The program will pay 50 to 100% of the tuition costs per semester. This covers up to 30 hours per academic year. Applicants must be a member of the 大象传媒 Army or Air National Guard, maintain a 2.5 GPA and not have completed a Baccalaureate Degree.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(816) 271-4361,<\/span> or online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moguard.com\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>大象传媒 Professional and Practical Nurse Loan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible, the applicant must be a 大象传媒 resident attending a 大象传媒 institution seeking an education leading to licensure as a practical or professional nurse. 大象传媒 residents are those who lived in this state for more than one year for any purpose other than to attend an educational institution. Must be enrolled or accepted full time (with the exception of doctoral students seeking Ph.D., D.N.P. or Ed.D.) and the nursing program must have an 80% pass rate. Pass rates can be obtained from the State Board of Nursing website. If selected to participate, students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(816) 271-4361<\/span>, Nursing Department <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(816) 271-4415<\/span>, or or email us at <a href=\"mailto:finaid@missouriwestern.edu\">finaid@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>大象传媒 Returning Heroes\u2019 Education Act Waiver<\/strong><br \/>\nOn August 28, 2008, the 大象传媒 Returning Heroes\u2019 Education Act (Senate Bill 830) was enacted into law. This law requires 大象传媒 state institutions to offer a reduced tuition rate ($50 per credit hour) to qualified combat duty veterans.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Program Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Service in a combat zone as designated by the U.S. Department of Defense between September 11, 2001 and the present;<\/li>\n<li>大象传媒 \u201chome of record\u201d at the time of entry into the military; and<\/li>\n<li>Discharge from military service under honorable conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Application Procedures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To determine your eligibility for this program, the following documentation must be submitted to the 大象传媒 Office of Veterans Affairs (Financial Aid Office, Eder Hall, Room 103):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A copy of your most recent DD-214 (Chapters 30, 31 and 1607);<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your active duty orders (Chapter 1607); and<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your 大象传媒 Driver\u2019s license or other proof of U.S. Citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Renewal Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To remain eligible for this waiver, you must maintain an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher. This requirement will be reviewed in May each year in accordance with current Financial Aid Policy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Cost of Attendance Budget Limitation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under the Heroes\u2019 Act, eligible veterans will not receive more than the actual cost of attendance when the limitation is combined with other aid made available to such a veteran.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>大象传媒 Savings for Tuition (MO$T) Program\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nWith the MO$T Program you are able to save for future higher education costs and save on taxes, too. Open a MO$T account under the Program on behalf of a designated beneficiary. The amount contributed each year can be deducted from your 大象传媒 state taxable income (up to a maximum of $8,000 per taxpayer per year). The investment earnings on the money you contribute to the account will be able to build on both a federal and state tax-free basis. Then, when your beneficiary is ready to go to school, withdrawals from your account to pay for qualified higher education expenses at eligible schools in 大象传媒 or anywhere in the country will be federal and state tax-free.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(816) 271-4361,\u00a0<\/span>or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missourimost.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Service Officer Survivor Grant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Public Service Survivor Grant is a tuition grant for eligible 大象传媒 residents who are dependent children or spouses of a public safety officer or Department of Transportation employee who was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(816) 271-4361,\u00a0<\/span>or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wartime Veteran\u2019s Survivors Grant<\/strong><br \/>\nThese grants are available annually to children and spouses of Veterans whose deaths or injuries were: a result of combat action or were attributed to an illness that was contracted while serving in combat action, or who became 80% disabled as a result of injuries or accidents sustained in combat action since September 11, 2001. The total number of veterans that may receive a grant in any year is limited by statute to 25. The veteran must have been a 大象传媒 resident when first entering the military service or at the time of death or injury.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of Financial Aid <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(816) 271-4361,\u00a0<\/span>or online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dhe.mo.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a4ee68b833bb7fef719\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-outsidescholarships\" href=\"#tab-a4ee68b833bb7fef719\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Outside Scholarships<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-outsidescholarships\" id=\"tab-a4ee68b833bb7fef719\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-4197-2 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-4197-2 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-4197-2 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-2 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-2 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-2 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-2 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-4197-2 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-2 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-2 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-4197-2\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dab136a2208c45384\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-2\" data-target=\"#dab136a2208c45384\" href=\"#dab136a2208c45384\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Outside Scholarships<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dab136a2208c45384\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>While 大象传媒 Western is pleased to notify our students of scholarships offered by outside donors, we ask that you exercise caution. Many scholarship scams exist. You should thoroughly research each scholarship opportunity <strong>BEFORE<\/strong>\u00a0applying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Nevers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NEVER<\/strong>\u00a0provide your credit\/debit card information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NEVER<\/strong>\u00a0apply for a scholarship that charges an application\u00a0fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NEVER<\/strong>\u00a0provide your social security number, date of birth or other personally identifiable information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t become a victim of a scam or identity theft.\u00a0If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Scholarship \u2013 Search Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/resources\/paying-for-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BestColleges.com (Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeresourcenetwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College Resource Network (Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College Board (Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fastweb (Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.step1scholarships.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISL (Scholarship Search Tool)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MoneyGeek.com (Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.Salliemae.com\/findfreemoney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salliemae (Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.SallieMae.com\/gradscholarships\">Salliemae (Graduate Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scholarshipsonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scholarships Online (Scholarship Search Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofi.com\/scholarship-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SoFi (Scholarship Search Tool)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myscholarshipcentral.org\/\">My Scholarship Central<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships \u2013 Area High Schools and Organizations<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/benton.sjsd.k12.mo.us\/student-support\/counseling\/scholarships\">Benton High School (Scholarship Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/central.sjsd.k12.mo.us\/student-support\/counseling\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Central High School (Scholarship Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lafayette.sjsd.k12.mo.us\/student-support\/counseling\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lafayette High School (Scholarship Site)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfnwmo.org\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Foundation of Northwest 大象传媒<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlcfoundation.com\/healthytogether\/scholarships\/\">MLC Foundation Scholarships<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships &#8211; Students with Disabilities<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/resources\/college-resource-for-students-with-disabilities#0115\">College and Career Guide for Students with Disabilities<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/resources\/online-college-with-a-learning-disability#0115\">Guide to Online College with a Learning Disability<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships \u2013 STEM Majors<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/awwa-mo.org\/index.php?bypassCookie=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">大象传媒 AWWA JR Popalisky Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toptal.com\/scholarships-for-women-in-stem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toptal STEM Scholarships For Women<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deputy.com\/deputy-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Women in Technology Opportunity Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships \u2013 Business &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgreenpal.com\/scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greenpal Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/growtheverywhere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Growth Everywhere Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.highervisibility.com\/marketing-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HigherVisibility Marketing Scholarship\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamerican.com\/scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships \u2013 Education<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2018\/04\/Retired-Teachers-20172018.pdf\">St. Joseph Retired Teachers Scholarship Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships \u2013 General<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abbottandfenner.com\/scholarships.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Abbott &amp; Fenner Scholarship Program<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentawardsearch.com\/scholarships.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B. Davis Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cgtrader.com\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CGTrader Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.creditsoup.com\/scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CreditSoup Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dar.org\/national-society\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daughters of the American Revolution<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.educba.com\/scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eduCBA College Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/outreach.jkcf.org\/cs-apply\/?utm_campaign=2018_CS_Outreach&amp;utm_source=Google_AdWords&amp;utm_medium=CPC&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_86Euev61gIVDZNpCh2KYAuWEAAYAyAAEgKY7PD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendingtree.com\/student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lendingtree Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insuranceproviders.com\/look-twice-save-a-life-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Look Twice Save a Life (Insurance Providers)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moslf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MOSLF \u2013 Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalmerit.org\/s\/1758\/start.aspx?gid=2&amp;pgid=61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Merit Scholarship Program<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ecigarettereviewed.com\/scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quit Smoking Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfstl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis (Interest Free Loans)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofi.com\/scholarship-giveaway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SoFi $2,500 Monthly Scholarship Giveaway<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsitytutors.com\/college-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Varsity Tutors<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships \u2013 Marketing, Journalism &amp; Communication<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.highervisibility.com\/marketing-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Higher Visibility Marketing Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarships \u2013 Creative &amp; Performance Arts<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pgfusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Princess Grace Foundation-USA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-75c95af6fc306e6c91f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-lawenforcementacademy\" href=\"#tab-75c95af6fc306e6c91f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Law Enforcement Academy<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-lawenforcementacademy\" id=\"tab-75c95af6fc306e6c91f\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-4197-3 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-4197-3 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-4197-3 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-3 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-3 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-3 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-3 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-4197-3 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-3 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-4197-3 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-4197-3\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b7b7d088bc9086b38\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-3\" data-target=\"#b7b7d088bc9086b38\" href=\"#b7b7d088bc9086b38\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">大象传媒 Blue Scholarship<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b7b7d088bc9086b38\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps1.mo.gov\/DPSRoster\/TrainingAcademyScholarshipApplication.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Blue Scholarship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a law enforcement basic training academy scholarship that makes up to $6,000 available for each selected non-sponsored* law enforcement academy recruit to help cover the cost of attending a 大象传媒 basic training academy. Prior to submitting an application, contact the basic law enforcement academy to confirm the academy start date, the cost of the basic academy, and any financial aid you will receive that does\u00a0<\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0have to be repaid, such as a Federal Pell Grant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for the 大象传媒 Blue Scholarship prior to the start of basic training, but\u00a0<\/span><b>you must be attending a basic training academy to receive the Blue Scholarship.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Only one scholarship application should be submitted per person. You will receive a confirmation email once your scholarship application has been received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*A non-sponsored law enforcement academy recruit is one whose tuition is not being paid by a law enforcement agency. Recruits who attend an academy affiliated with a law enforcement agency and do not pay tuition are not eligible for the Blue Scholarship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The $6,000 scholarship is paid directly to the law enforcement academy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Blue Scholarships are awarded first come, first served.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be a 大象传媒 resident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be a U.S. citizen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be 21 or older on date recruit takes the 大象传媒 POST license examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Blue Scholarship recipients\u2019 training academy class\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">must begin by June 1, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"57b5171859fac0c1d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-3\" data-target=\"#57b5171859fac0c1d\" href=\"#57b5171859fac0c1d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">大象传媒 Job Center<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"57b5171859fac0c1d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training assistance may be available to those who are unemployed or underemployed, seeking employment in high-growth occupations or seeking employment in high-demand occupations. To learn more about these options, visit your local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.mo.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c01ce0d59a5783077\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-3\" data-target=\"#c01ce0d59a5783077\" href=\"#c01ce0d59a5783077\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c01ce0d59a5783077\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a program designed to provide adults with the education and skills needed to enter the workforce in fields that are in high demand.\u00a0 Changes to the program made during the 2022 legislative session became effective on August 28, 2022. They increased the number of eligible training providers and expanded the program to include apprenticeships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the grant no longer converts to a loan that must be repaid if recipients fail to live and work in 大象传媒 for three years after completing their program or apprenticeship.\u00a0 However, recipients are still required to report their employment and residency to the 大象传媒 Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development for three years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast Track serves both students and apprentices by providing grants to assist with coursework tuition and general fees or direct costs of an apprenticeship such as tools, books and uniforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must be enrolled in a designated program of study at a participating 大象传媒 school.\u00a0 Apprentices must be participating in an apprenticeship in 大象传媒 that is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and that prepares them for employment in a high demand field as designed by the department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be either<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 25 years old, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a student, have not enrolled in an educational program (high school or postsecondary) in the last two years, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an apprentice, have not been enrolled in a postsecondary program in the last two years, unless the program relates to your current apprenticeship.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a 大象传媒 resident, an active-duty member of the U.S. military transferred to 大象传媒, or the spouse of an active-duty military member.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a student who is a 大象传媒 resident, you must have been a 大象传媒 resident for at least two years prior to receiving the grant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apprentices need to be a 大象传媒 resident, but do not need to be a resident for at least two years prior to receiving the grant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), if applicable.\u00a0 Check with your provider to see if a FAFSA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is required to determine your Fast Track award.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a federal adjusted gross income as documented on your most recent 大象传媒 1040 Individual Income Tax Return (or federal 1040 form if you\u2019re active-duty military) of either:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$80,000 or less if your tax filing status is married filing jointly, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$40,000 or less for any other tax filing status.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students, enroll in an eligible program at least half-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For apprentices, be formally participating in a U.S. Department of Labor-approved and DHEWD designated apprenticeship and meeting any requirements defined by your apprenticeship provider.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have not yet received a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a renewal student, defined as an individual who has received a Fast Track grant in a previous academic year, you must meet all of the above requirements and, in addition, must be making satisfactory academic progress, must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and have not received a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a renewal apprentice, defined as an individual who has received a Fast Track grant in a previous award year, you must meet all the above requirements and, in addition, must maintain active apprenticeship status and not have received a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8338fbf6d473a2546\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-3\" data-target=\"#8338fbf6d473a2546\" href=\"#8338fbf6d473a2546\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Federal Student Aid<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8338fbf6d473a2546\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Law Enforcement Academy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is not a Title IV-eligible program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and therefore <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does not qualify for Federal Financial Aid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Pell Grants or Federal Direct Loans).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a1eea6e7f802d6c34\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-3\" data-target=\"#a1eea6e7f802d6c34\" href=\"#a1eea6e7f802d6c34\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Scholarships and Grants<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a1eea6e7f802d6c34\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western scholarships and grants are available only to students who are admitted as degree-seeking. Because the Law Enforcement Academy is a non-degree program, <\/span><b>cadets are not eligible for institutional scholarships or grants.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4c13d90d033c9b65a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-3\" data-target=\"#4c13d90d033c9b65a\" href=\"#4c13d90d033c9b65a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Private Alternative Loans<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4c13d90d033c9b65a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/federal-loan-information\/#tab-c3e9a5ae907a077407a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"44df7429660d1aa09\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4197-3\" data-target=\"#44df7429660d1aa09\" href=\"#44df7429660d1aa09\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Outside Scholarships<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"44df7429660d1aa09\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Check the Outside Scholarships tab above for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/858"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=858"}],"version-history":[{"count":530,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/858\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4326,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/858\/revisions\/4326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}