Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

How much does this grant provide?

• The Fast Track grant is designed to ensure, when combined with other governmental financial aid, that tuition and fees are fully covered.
• Awards will be for any remaining tuition and fees not covered by other state and federal student aid programs.
• For individuals for which other aid covers the full tuition and fee costs, students are eligible for an award of up to $500 to cover other education-related expenses.

What are the grant requirements?

• This grant may be renewed by meeting all of the initial requirements and by making satisfactory progress, which includes maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

Am I eligible?

• You must be at least 25 years old or have not been enrolled in an education program at any level within the past two years.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be a Missouri resident, an active duty member of the U.S. military transferred to Missouri, or the spouse of an activity duty military member.  If you are a student who is a Missouri resident, you must have been a Missouri resident for at least two years prior to receiving the grant.

• Enroll at least half-time at Missouri State University in one of MSU's qualifying degrees and certificates.
• Have not yet earned a bachelor's degree.
• Earning no more than $40,000 per year as single tax filer, or no more than $80,000 per year as a joint tax filer.

A student’s eligibility expires when any of the following occur:

• Receipt of the grant for four semesters or the equivalent.
• Receipt of a bachelor’s degree.
• Reaching 200 percent of the academic time typically required to complete the program of study.