Grants

Grants are usually a need-based form of financial aid and do not need to be repaid.

Funds can come from the university, state government and federal government. Grants are only available to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents working toward their first bachelor's degree.

Available grants

Missouri offers grants to students who are Missouri residents and are attending a college or university in the state. Financial eligibility is determined by your Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) receives electronic FAFSA records for Missouri residents directly from the federal government. There is no paper Access Missouri application to fill out.

Eligibility: Full-time Missouri resident undergraduates with SAI $0 - $12,000
Amounts: Award amounts may vary depending on your total financial aid package
Annual deadline: Complete FAFSA by February 1
Deferment: Not applicable, no repayment required

Learn more about the Access Missouri Grant

Missouri offers grants to students who are pursuing certificates, degrees or industry-recognized credentials in areas designated as high need.  Financial eligibility is determined by your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as it was included on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) requires students to complete the Fast Track application in the state student financial aid portal.

Eligibility: Missouri resident who are 25 years or older or individuals who have not enrolled in any school within the last two years. Students cannot have earned a bachelor's degree and are planning on enrolling at least half time. 
Amounts: Award amounts may vary depending on your total financial aid package
Annual deadline: Complete FAFSA by February 1

Learn more about the Missouri Fast Track Incentive Grant

Federal Pell Grants are usually awarded only to part-time or full-time undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. The Pell Grant is made available to families who, based on the information provided on the FAFSA, have the greatest financial need. Funds are provided to every eligible student. (Students who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant and are interested in studying abroad are also encouraged to apply for the Gilman International Scholarship.)

Eligibility: Part-time or full-time undergraduates with financial need
Amounts: Ranges $740 - $7,395
Annual deadline: No deadline, complete FAFSA
Deferment: Not applicable, no repayment required

Learn more about the Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a campus-based federal program. The FSEOG is designed to assist undergraduate students with the highest level of need. The award amount will vary depending on the SAI as determined by your FAFSA. Each participating school receives a certain amount of FSEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid. Once the full amount of the school’s FSEOG funds have been awarded to students, no more FSEOG awards can be made for that year. Apply for federal student aid early while FSEOG funds are still available.

Eligibility: Part or full-time undergraduates with financial need
Amounts: $200 - $500
Annual deadline: Complete FAFSA by February 1
Deferment: Not applicable, no repayment required

Learn more about the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The TEACH Grant is specific to undergraduate students, graduate students, teacher certification students, current or prospective teachers and teachers who are obtaining graduate degrees. (Missouri S&T currently only offers this grant to eligible Junior and Senior students.)

This grant awards future educators up to $4,000 a year toward teacher-education costs for full-time enrollment. The award is prorated for students who are enrolled less than full-time each semester and may be reduced per sequestration adjustments. The cumulative maximum is $16,000 for undergraduate students and $8,000 for graduate students.

Eligibility

Students must have a 3.25 cumulative GPA and must agree to teach in a high-need field in a low-income area. You must agree to complete four years of qualifying teaching as a condition for receiving the grant. If you don't complete your teaching service obligation, the grant will turn into a loan that you must repay in full, with interest.

How to apply

In addition to the FAFSA, applicants must complete a TEACH Grant Application. Once the completed application has been submitted to the Student Financial Assistance office, the grant will offered and you will be required to complete entrance counseling and an agreement to serve (ATS) at studentaid.gov.

The addition of the TEACH Grant to your financial aid package might result in a revision to your other financial aid; we will notify you of any changes. A new application, entrance counseling and ATS must be completed for each academic year you qualify to receive the grant. You will be required to complete exit counseling within 30 days of separation from an eligible program.

Learn more about the TEACH Grant.

Staying eligible


To remain eligible for federal student aid, you will need to continue to meet the basic eligibility criteria, make satisfactory academic progress and fill out the FAFSA every year.

The basic eligibility criteria that allows you to receive federal student aid continues to apply throughout the time you’re receiving aid—not just when you first fill out the FAFSA form and are awarded aid.

You need to make satisfactory academic progress in order to continue receiving federal student aid. Please see our policy for more information. You have to ensure satisfactory grades and complete enough classes, through credits and hours, to keep moving toward successfully completing your degree or certificate in a specified time period.  Contact us for more information.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that should be submitted annually by you or your parents (if you are a dependent student) to determine your eligibility for need-based student financial aid. 

To qualify for need-based aid, you must submit your FAFSA each year you plan to enroll at S&T.

Learn how to submit your FAFSA