{"id":54,"date":"2014-04-01T02:52:43","date_gmt":"2014-04-01T02:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.185.110.60\/~teachmo\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2015-08-20T11:11:38","modified_gmt":"2015-08-20T16:11:38","slug":"financial-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/resources\/financial-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>From the Directory of Early Childhood Certificate and Degree Programs at Missouri Colleges and Universities<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Many students who do not currently qualify for tuition support from a Head Start program or a T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI scholarship may require help covering the costs of tuition and fees. All schools begin the process of determining eligibility for financial aid in the same way. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fafsa.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/a>. A paper copy of this form can be obtained by contacting the Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED-AID or 319-337-5665. If you are hearing impaired, contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.<\/p>\n<h3>General Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/resources#complete\" target=\"_blank\">Completing the FAFSA Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eric.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Education Resources Information Center<\/a>\u00a0(ERIC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.finaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">FinAid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/resources#information-on-getting\" target=\"_blank\">Information on College Preparation and the Federal Student Aid Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/ppc\/otherprograms.php\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Department of Higher Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Scholarship Searches<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeboard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">College Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mappingyourfuture.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mapping Your Future<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Resources for Students of Color<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blackcollegian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Black Collegian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/ppc\/grants\/minorityteaching.php\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Minority Teaching Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">United Negro College Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students may also want to know more about the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. Both are tax credits subtracted from the amount of tax owed, not scholarships or tax deductions. For more information about these tax credits, contact the financial aid office at any school listed in the directory.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Financial and Informational Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ACT.org\" target=\"_blank\">ACT<\/a>:\u00a0Information about the ACT test, preparing for college, and choosing a career<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aie.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adventures in Education<\/a>:\u00a0Developing career goals, finding the right school, and financing your education<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncaa.org\" target=\"_blank\">College Bound Student Athletes<\/a>:\u00a0NCAA guide for college-bound student athletes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/collegenavigator\/\" target=\"_blank\">College Navigator<\/a>:\u00a0Directory of colleges and universities, including costs<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nasfaa.org\/students\/Cutting_Your_Costs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Cutting Your Costs<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">:\u00a0Overview of financial aid for college<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastweb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FastWEB<\/a>: T<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">ips on careers, financial aid, and finding a college<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentaid.ed.gov\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Student Financial Assistance<\/a>:\u00a0Federal student financial assistance information<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/StudentsAndGrads\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Student Jobs<\/a>:\u00a0Federal jobs for students<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ed.gov\/blog\/2014\/01\/helping-your-student-plan-for-college-and-a-career\/\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Ready for College Early<\/a>:\u00a0College preparation for elementary, middle, and high school students<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gradschools.com\" target=\"_blank\">Gradschools.com<\/a>:\u00a0Graduate school and fellowship information<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/heath.gwu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">HEATH Resource Center<\/a>:\u00a0Information about higher education for students with disabilities<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jumpstartcoalition.org\" target=\"_blank\">Jump$tart Coalition<\/a>:\u00a0Money management tips for students<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missourimost.org\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Saving for Tuition (MOST) Program<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>Missouri\u2019s 529 college savings plan<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nslds.ed.gov\/nslds_SA\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Student Loan Data System<\/a>:\u00a0Access federal grant and loan information with your personal identification number<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disability.gov\/resource\/disability-govs-guide-student-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Office of Disability Employment Policy<\/a>: financial aid guide for individuals with disabilities<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ope\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Office of Post-secondary Education<\/a>:\u00a0U.S. Department of Education information for students<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peterson\u2019s<\/a>:\u00a0Education and career information<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salliemae.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sallie Mae<\/a>:\u00a0Paying for college and student loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>State Department Resources<\/h3>\n<h4>Missouri Department of Economic Development<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 1157<br \/>\n301 W. High Street<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65102<br \/>\nPhone: (573) 751-4962<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.mo.gov\/jobseeker\/find-a-career-center\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Career Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.mo.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">Workforce Development<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 480<br \/>\n205 Jefferson Street<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65101<br \/>\nPhone: (573) 751-4212<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/quality-schools\/designated-schools\" target=\"_blank\">A+ Designated Schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services\" target=\"_blank\">Adult Learning &amp; Rehabilitation Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/quality-schools\/gifted-education\/advanced-placement\" target=\"_blank\">Advanced Placement Exams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services\/high-school-equivalency\" target=\"_blank\">High School Equivalency Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/quality-schools\/federal-programs\/homeless-children-youth\" target=\"_blank\">Homeless Children and Youth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missouriconnections.org\/materials\/portal\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri Connections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services\/veterans-education\" target=\"_blank\">Veterans Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services\/vocational-rehabilitation\" target=\"_blank\">Vocational Rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 570<br \/>\n912 Wildwood<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65102<br \/>\nPhone: (573) 751-6400<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/health.mo.gov\/living\/families\/primarycare\/healthprofloans\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Health Professional Nursing Student Loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/health.mo.gov\/living\/families\/primarycare\/loanrepayment\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Health Professional Loan Repayment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nhsc.hrsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Health Service Corps.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/health.mo.gov\/living\/families\/primarycare\/primo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Primary Care Resource Initiative for Missouri (PRIMO)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 59<br \/>\n421 East Dunklin Street<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65102<br \/>\nPhone: (573) 751-3215<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/labor.mo.gov\/DWC\/Injured_Workers\/survivor_benefits#kids\" target=\"_blank\">Kids\u2019 Chance of Missouri<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Missouri Department of Public Safety<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 749<br \/>\n1101 Riverside Drive<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65102<br \/>\nPhone: (573) 751-4905<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dps.mo.gov\/dir\/programs\/cjle\/jrj.asp\" target=\"_blank\">John R. Justice Grant (loan repayment assistance)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moguard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri National Guard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Missouri Department of Social Services<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 1527<br \/>\nBroadway State Office Building<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65102<br \/>\nPhone: (573) 751-4815<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dss.mo.gov\/cd\/chafee\/\" target=\"_blank\">John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dss.mo.gov\/cd\/chafee\/education.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Post Secondary Educational Opportunities for Foster Youth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dss.mo.gov\/fsd\/rsb\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rehabilitation Services for the Blind<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Missouri State Treasurer<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 210<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65102<br \/>\nPhone: (573) 751-8533<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.treasurer.mo.gov\/content\/save-for-college\" target=\"_blank\">Missouri\u2019s 529 College Savings Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.treasurer.mo.gov\/content\/save-for-college\/most-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\">MOST 529 Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Missouri Department of Higher Education<\/h4>\n<p>P.O. Box 480<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65102<br \/>\n(573) 751.1668<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/ppc\/otherprograms.php\" target=\"_blank\">www.dhe.mo.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http:\/\/dhe.mo.gov\/ppc\/grants\/minorityteaching.php\" target=\"_blank\">Minority Teaching Scholarship Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>National Guard Association<\/h4>\n<p>2302 Militia Drive<br \/>\nJefferson City, MO 65101<br \/>\n(888) 526.6664 or (573) 638.0623<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moguard.com\/\">www.moguard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moguard.com\/moguard-tuition-assistance.html\" target=\"_blank\">Tuition Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Missouri Army National Guard (800) 464.8273<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Missouri Air National Guard (800) TO-GO-ANG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Directory of Early Childhood Certificate and Degree Programs at Missouri Colleges and Universities Many students who do not currently qualify for tuition support from a Head Start program [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":50,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-54","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/54","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/54\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":473,"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/54\/revisions\/473"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/intagliodev.com\/teach-mo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}