{"id":2252,"date":"2025-07-18T10:24:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/?page_id=2252"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:24:17","slug":"funding-sources-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/funding-sources-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding Sources &#038; FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" 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-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" 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 style=\"text-align:right;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;\"><img width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"US $100 dollar bills laying on a table face up.\" title=\"giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" 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;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">How to Pay for my Training<\/h1><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Sources of Funding<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Several potential funding opportunities exist depending on your specific circumstances. Each option has unique eligibility criteria. Below are program or grant options available to you for paying for workforce or professional development training. The sources listed are not loans and therefore will not require any payments from you. It\u2019s important to note that the options listed are intended for exclusive use with the programs listed on the workforce development webpages only.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" 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 style=\"text-align:right;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:400px;\"><img width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"Four adults sit around laptops in front of a brick wall smiling as they work together.\" title=\"mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/mushvig-niftaliyev-BoJYXB7ufn8-unsplash.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" 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;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"font-size:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">For Individuals<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">大象传媒 Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This program is designed to provide adults with the education and skills needed to enter the workforce in fields that are in high demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">大象传媒 is an eligible institution for this program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/dhewd.mo.gov\/initiatives\/fast-track-workforce-incentive-grant\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to find out if you&#8217;re eligible for this grant.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Basic eligibility includes (1) be a U.S. citizen (2) be 25+ years of age or have not been enrolled in high school <strong>or<\/strong> postsecondary education in the past 2 years (3) have been a 大象传媒 resident for the past 2 years (4) your federal adjust gross income on your 大象传媒 tax return is either $80,000 or less if filing married or $40,000 <strong>or<\/strong> less for any other filing status.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/dhewd.mo.gov\/initiatives\/fast-track-workforce-incentive-grant\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Click here for additional details.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To <strong>apply<\/strong>, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/web.dhewd.mo.gov\/studentportal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>, then select the &#8220;estimate eligibility&#8221; link in the menu at the top of the page. Next, select the appropriate academic year from the &#8220;select an academic year&#8221; dropdown menu. Finally, click the &#8220;apply&#8221; link in the Fast Track Workforce Incentive grant row of the table.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">MOST 529 &#8211; 大象传媒 529 Plan<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">As of July 2025, if you have funds in a 529 account, you may now utilize those funds for <strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missourimost.org\/home\/529-features\/overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">continuing education<\/a><\/strong>, trade and vocational school, apprenticeship programs, professional development, licensure exam prep and exam fees, plus books, tools, supplies, computers and internet access needed for training. Many of 大象传媒&#8217;s workforce development programs qualify as an eligible use of MOST 529 funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">SkillUP<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/mydss.mo.gov\/skillup-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SkillUP<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> is a free program that helps SNAP recipients get help with skills, training and employer connections to get a job or a better job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Eligibility is based on the fact that you receive SNAP benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are three funding providers of the SkillUP program. Each one has separate funding they can allocate to eligible recipients.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Youth Alliance <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+18162320050\">(816) 232-0050<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Equus Workforce Solutions <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+18169740331\">(816) 974-0331<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Community Action Partnership <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+18162338281\">(816) 233-8281<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) \/ Trade Readjustment Allowance (TRA)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The TAA funds training for individuals who have lost their jobs because the jobs went overseas, or as a direct result of an increase in overseas imports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Eligibility includes but isn&#8217;t limited to (1) being unemployed or reduced hours, (2) be covered by a trade certification (3) have qualifying wages and employment, and (4) exhausted all regular and extended unemployment benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To learn more or to apply, call or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.mo.gov\/job-centers\/st-joseph-job-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>大象传媒 Career Center<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a> at 2202 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"tel:+18163872380\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>(816) 387-2380<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Voc Rehab funds training for individuals with a physical handicap or intellectual disability that presents a barrier to employment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Contact Voc Rehab in St. Joseph at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+18163872280\">(816) 387-2280<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">WIOA helps 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are many ways to be eligible for this grant including, but not limited to:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Age 16+ and a US Citizen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Also, have a household income &lt;250% of the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/guidance\/document\/2025-federal-poverty-level-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">federal poverty level<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> or are a dislocated worker, or are receiving benefits such as TANF or SNAP.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To learn more and\/or apply, contact the WIOA grant holder for northwest 大象传媒, Youth Alliance, at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+18162320050\">(816) 232-0050<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 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height=\"1600\" alt=\"Kansas City business cityscape against the sunset.\" title=\"colton-sturgeon-FiCPutl_aog-unsplash\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/colton-sturgeon-FiCPutl_aog-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/colton-sturgeon-FiCPutl_aog-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/colton-sturgeon-FiCPutl_aog-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/colton-sturgeon-FiCPutl_aog-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/161\/2025\/07\/colton-sturgeon-FiCPutl_aog-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, 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fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"font-size:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">For Employers<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">大象传媒 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/missourionestart.com\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">One Start<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Contact <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"JHelton@mail.ncmissouri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jason Helton<\/a><\/strong><\/span> at NCMC to apply for these funds. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tel:+16603576278\">(660) 357-6278<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">大象传媒 One Start <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/missourionestart.com\/credential-training-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Credential Training Program<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>. Apply Online!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:80% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.4%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.4%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" 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-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#efeded;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" 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;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">FAQs<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions with the corresponding answers below.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2252-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2252-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-2252-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2252-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2252-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2252-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2252-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2252-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2252-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2252-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2252-1 .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-2252-1\" 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=\"eb2577b0b6ded2f5e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#eb2577b0b6ded2f5e\" href=\"#eb2577b0b6ded2f5e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I use my federal student financial aid for workforce development training?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"eb2577b0b6ded2f5e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Because workforce development trainings are not for college credit and do not lead to a degree, federal financial aid cannot be used as a payment.<\/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=\"eabbadc589b0d89e7\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#eabbadc589b0d89e7\" href=\"#eabbadc589b0d89e7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I receive college credit for any of the workforce development trainings?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"eabbadc589b0d89e7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>While we strive to give credit for the hard work that goes into receiving national certifications and completing workforce training programs, at this time, we do not give college credit for them.<\/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=\"607023108c358c1fa\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#607023108c358c1fa\" href=\"#607023108c358c1fa\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I receive any discounts as an existing 大象传媒 student or employee when taking a workforce development program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"607023108c358c1fa\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>At this time, you do not receive a discount.<\/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=\"dcc9d7a9d5f9db67f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#dcc9d7a9d5f9db67f\" href=\"#dcc9d7a9d5f9db67f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I take for-credit classes at the same time as workforce development training classes?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dcc9d7a9d5f9db67f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Absolutely!<\/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=\"9fea8597f94141855\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#9fea8597f94141855\" href=\"#9fea8597f94141855\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between a certificate and a certification?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9fea8597f94141855\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A certificate indicates you&#8217;ve completed the specified classes or program. A certificate is awarded by the educational institution offering the class or program. Whereas a certification is earned when you complete an assessment from an industry-recognized organization verifying your knowledge, skills and abilities within a specific career domain. Certifications are offered through a third party, not the educational institution.<\/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=\"f29e6d2019c885de7\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#f29e6d2019c885de7\" href=\"#f29e6d2019c885de7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I have to go through the regular enrollment process at 大象传媒 to take a workforce development training, class or program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f29e6d2019c885de7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. All you have to do is register online via the workforce development webpage associated with your program of choice.<\/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=\"9b0741268e414ec28\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#9b0741268e414ec28\" href=\"#9b0741268e414ec28\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there an application or registration fee for workforce development programs?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9b0741268e414ec28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No!<\/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=\"0dcd671ae13fa5208\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#0dcd671ae13fa5208\" href=\"#0dcd671ae13fa5208\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What payment methods are available?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0dcd671ae13fa5208\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You may pay directly at the time of registration via ACH, credit or debit card.<\/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=\"433c4ce1cef929418\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#433c4ce1cef929418\" href=\"#433c4ce1cef929418\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I register if my employer is the one paying for my training?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"433c4ce1cef929418\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Simply have your employer register you online through the workforce development webpage associated with your desired program. Program is due at that time. If your employer requires an invoice to make a payment, please email <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"tbuttz@missouriwestern.edu\">Theresa Buttz<\/a><\/span> to request registration and invoicing.<\/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=\"41d4c462db3620f28\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2252-1\" data-target=\"#41d4c462db3620f28\" href=\"#41d4c462db3620f28\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you help me find a job after I complete my training?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"41d4c462db3620f28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes! 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