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Attending college is an investment in your future, and Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ partners with you to make it as affordable as possible to come to Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ and achieve your goals. More than 99% of Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ students receive financial aid! Your admissions counselor will work with you to maximize your financial aid options at Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ.
NOTE: The financial aid information below is applicable to undergraduate students at the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ Bolivar campus. View financial aid information for graduate students and other campuses.
Be sure to check out the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ Estimator, our cost calculator tool, which will help you get a better idea of which scholarships and financial opportunities may be available to you.
Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ offers a variety of scholarships to reward your achievement and make an Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ education financially possible for you.
Scholarships are available in the following categories:
Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ wants to reward you for your academic achievements! Academic scholarships are available for both freshmen and transfer students.
Once you have been admitted to Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ, your admissions counselor will let you know of your academic scholarship eligibility. You will receive one academic scholarship that can be renewed annually while you are a full-time undergraduate student on the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ-Bolivar campus.
Reminder: You can use the Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ Estimator tool to see which scholarships you may receive!
Every freshman student admitted to Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ will receive a merit-based academic scholarship based on GPA, as well as ACT/SAT/CLT scores. Select top-performing students also will be selected for academic-competitive scholarships.
The academic award amounts listed below are for new students for the Fall 2024 class. Returning student scholarships are renewed based on their amount from a student's first year at Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ.
High school seniors who have a 3.5 GPA or above, and a qualifying ACT score, will be invited to participate in Scholars Day to earn one of the academic-competitive scholarships. Incoming transfer students with a 3.75 college GPA or above will also be invited.
Scholars Day participants may choose to come compete on either Saturday, January 27 or Saturday, April 6. If you have questions about Scholars Day or want to know if you qualify, please contact your admissions counselor at (417) 328-1810.
Unlimited amounts of each of these renewable scholarships are given annually and are awarded based on your high school GPA. Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ is test optional for merit scholarship awards, but ACT/SAT/CLT scores can be used to improve a student's merit level. Contact your admissions counselor for details (Scholarship amounts below are for students entering as freshmen for the Fall 2024 semester. Scholarship amounts for returning students are renewed at the rate from their freshman year):
* - Each award includes a $3,500 Residency Grant for students living on campus
As a transfer student, you will receive an annual academic scholarship based off of your transferring college GPA. (Scholarship amounts below are for students entering as transfers for the Fall 2024 semester. Scholarship amounts for returning students are renewed at the rate from their first semester at Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ):
* - Each award includes a $3,500 Residency Grant for students living on campus
As a high school student, you may be eligible for additional scholarship money if you complete six or more hours of college dual credit through Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ and enroll on our Bolivar campus. Learn more about dual credit at Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ and the scholarship eligibility requirements.
Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ offers a number of scholarships designed to both reward and develop your unique talents.
Interested in one of the fine arts areas? Performance-based scholarships are available and are given on a competitive basis. Contact your admissions counselor for details regarding application and audition processes.
Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ is a proud participant in 18 NCAA Division II sports. Teams are able to award athletic performance scholarships in amounts beginning at $500/year and are given by coach discretion based on your performance.
Men's Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Tennis and Track (Indoor and Outdoor)
Women's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor and Outdoor) and Volleyball
As a Christian university, it is Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ's privilege to award scholarships to students entering the ministry and to partner with churches who want to assist their students in pursuing Christian higher education.
Let your admissions counselor know if you think you qualify for these awards.
Receive $2,000 per year if you are pursuing an academic degree in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Church Music, or Intercultural Studies.
Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ will match dollar-for-dollar up to $500 annually whatever amount your church contributes toward your education. Let your admissions counselor know if your church wishes to participate in this scholarship opportunity.
Receive $1,000 per year if you are a dependent of a full-time church-related vocational professional.
Receive $1,000 per year if you are a dependent of someone currently serving full-time on the mission field for the International Mission Board (IMB), North American Mission Board (NAMB) or another approved missions organization.
If you have a brother or sister attending Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ at the same time as you, you will both be eligible for a sibling scholarship of $500/year each. Ask your admissions counselor for details.
Submit the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to determine your eligibility for state and federal grants, which are financial awards that do not have to be paid back.
The Federal Pell Grant is a free federal grant for eligible undergraduate students with financial need. Grants are awarded in various amounts up to $7,395 per year.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a free federal grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ award amounts range from $200-$1,000 per year.
State program grants are administered by the state of Missouri for eligible undergraduate students from Missouri with financial need. The Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program award amounts range from $1,500-$2,540 per year based upon available state funding.
The Federal College Work Study Program is for part-time, on-campus job positions for students with financial needs. You can potentially earn up to a maximum of $1,950 for the school year through your work study job. You will receive a paycheck every other week. Work study eligibility is based on your results.
Loan eligibility is determined based on your submitted . After Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ receives your FAFSA, you will receive a personalized financial aid award letter which will include loan documents for any loans for which you qualify.
You can find detailed information about repayment of federal loans, including borrower's rights and responsibilities, by visiting .
You may seek out supplemental loan(s) from alternative sources up to the cost of attendance minus financial aid.
Important information about private loans:
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At Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ, you can receive one-on-one personal guidance throughout the financial aid process.
If you are a new, incoming student please contact your admissions counselor with questions or concerns regarding financial aid. Current Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ students may call the Office of Financial Aid at (417) 328-1822.
The information presented on this page relates to cost and financial aid for undergraduate students on the Bolivar campus. If you are a graduate student or attending another Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ campus, please use the link below to find the correct information for you.