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Grants

A grant is a need-based financial aid award that does not have to be repaid. Need-based aid is financial assistance awarded based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Listed below are grants available at Missouri Valley College.

  • Federal Pell Grant

    The Federal Pell Grant is a federally funded, need-based grant for undergraduate students. The 2021-22 estimated current maximum award for a full-time undergraduate student is $6,495 per year. In order to be eligible for Pell, students must complete the FAFSA. This grant is renewable annually as long as the student is meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.

    For more information on the Federal Pell Grant, visit: studentaid.ed.gov/ 

  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
    • FSEOG is a supplemental grant that is awarded to students demonstrating exceptional financial need and who already receive the Pell Grant. The financial aid office at Missouri Valley determines need based on the FAFSA. The current maximum award for a full-time undergraduate student is $2,000 per year. In order to be eligible for FSEOG, students must complete the FAFSA. This grant is renewable annually as long as the student is meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.
    • For more information on FSEOG, visit https://studentaid.gov/.
  • Access Missouri Grant

    The Access Missouri Grant is a state funded, need-based grant for undergraduate students. The 2021-22 estimated current maximum award for a full-time, undergraduate student is $2,540 per year. In order to be eligible for the Access Missouri Grant, students must file their FAFSA before February 1. This grant is renewable annually as long as the student maintains a 2.5 GPA, meets the deadline and is meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.

    For more information on the Access Missouri Grant, visit: https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/accessmo.php

  • Bright Flight Program
    • The Missouri Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program is a merit-based program that encourages top-ranked high school seniors to attend approved Missouri postsecondary schools. The aid is awarded to students who receive a specific ACT score as determined by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. In order to be eligible for the Bright Flight program, students must file their FAFSA. This grant is renewable annually as long as the student maintains a 2.5 GPA and is meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.
    • For more information on the Bright Flight Program, visit http://dhe.mo.gov.
  • Fast Track Program
    • The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a program designed to help adults pay for their education as they pursue a certificate, degree or credential in a high-need area. The grants are available for Missouri Valley’s online and seated programs.
    • https://www.moval.edu/fast-track/