Financial Assistance in Boone County

Financial Assistance



The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a program designed to provide adults with the education and skills needed to enter the workforce in fields that are in high demand.  Fast Track serves both students and apprentices by providing grants to assist with coursework tuition and general fees or direct costs of an apprenticeship such as tools, books and uniforms.  Students must be enrolled in a designated program of study at a participating Missouri school.  Apprentices must be participating in an apprenticeship in Missouri that is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and that prepares them for employment in a high demand field as designed by the department.

Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Grants are financial awards based on financial need that do not need to be paid back. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development administers a number of state grants and scholarships (see below). To be eligible  students should have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file by Feb. 1, but no later than April 1. Eligible students who apply between Feb. 1 and April 1 will be awarded state financial aid based on funding availability. The grants below will be administered by the college you plan to attend through completion of the FAFSA.

Other Government Grants

EduMed offers information on scholarships, grants, and other financial assistance available to students pursuing training in the healthcare field.

Healthcare Financial Assistance

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)Assistance

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) covers a variety of training programs, including vocational training, on-the-job training, and apprenticeships, designed to enhance your skills and employability. To qualify for assistance through WIOA, individuals must meet specific criteria. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Additionally, eligibility is determined based on income and other factors such as homelessness or receiving government assistance like Food Stamps, TANF, or Supplemental Social Security. Household income must not exceed the specified annual limits, which vary based on family size.

Financing for gaining the skills needed to work as a barber, beautician, or nail technician with certification/licensure in the state of Missouri. Students aged 16-24 who have at least 16 high school credits can train at LUXX Beauty and Barber Institute.

Personal Care Financial Assistance

PreK-12 Education Financial Assistance

With Child Care Aware® of Missouri, you can advance your career virtually debt-free with a dedicated scholarship counselor who will be alongside you every step of the way. Advance your career and build your confidence as you gain the ability to make a greater impact in the lives of the children who trust you.

Manufacturing Financial Assistance

JBS Prepared Foods’ Better Futures program removes the biggest financial barrier associated with going to college, and it gives their team members and their families the opportunity to reap the benefits an education can provide. To be eligible, JBS Prepared Foods team members need only to have worked with the company for the last six months and remain in good standing with the company through completion of their education. College tuition is paid upfront by the company, team members will not need to take out loans to cover tuition, and people can pursue whatever program they choose. Better Futures is open to all qualified team members and eligible dependents of team members.

Career-Related Financial Assistance