Designed to assist Missouri students who have left school and are prevented from reenrolling and completing a degree due to an outstanding balance. Offered to undergraduate students attending participating Missouri public 4-year and 2-year institutions and the State Technical College. The back balance of up to $3000 is paid half by Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation and half by the participating school.

Website: stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/2984

Offers over 500 online continuing education courses taught by real instructors. You have 24/7 access which allows you to study at your convenience. A variety of coursed are offered for fun and enrichment, and for skill and career building. You will need a Daniel Boone Regional Library card to access this site.

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This site gives you the tools to learn 80 languages as well as English for non-native speakers. You will need a Daniel Boone Regional Library card to access this site.

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Lynda.com is an online educational tool that offers over 300 learning paths in 11 different career fields including business, marketing, IT, design, photography, audio, and more. All classes are taught by experts and are self-paced for beginners through advanced learners. You will need a Daniel Boone Regional Library card to access this site for free.

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Test preparation materials are available for elementary through adult learners. Test prep includes ACT, ASVAB, civil service, cosmetology, EMS, firefighter, GED, GMAT, GRE, law enforcement, paramedic, PPST, real estate, SAT, US citizenship and more. Update your math and English skills or take computer classes. You will need a Daniel Boone Regional Library card to access this site.

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1753 Woodclift Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-635-4433

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3201 W 16th Street Sedalia, MO 65301 877-311-7322

Website: www.sfccmo.edu

July 26, 2023
601 Business Loop 70 W, Ste 216
Columbia, MO 65203
573-234-1067

Moberly Campus
101 College Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
660-263-4100

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230 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-2121

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The second-oldest women’s college in the country.

Content updated Dec. 11, 2023
NEW: The Stephens Promise Program is designed to provide free tuition to students from middle-income families. The program will provide up to four years of tuition funding for full-time students whose adjusted family income does not exceed $75,000 annually. The program will be available beginning in Fall 2024 for all current, new and transfer undergraduate students who meet the criteria.

1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
573-442-2211

Email: stephens.edu

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Content updated Sept. 25, 2024

Mizzou Urgent Care treats urgent but non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries such as cuts, sprains, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, rashes, flu, fever, workers' compensation and more.

Sunday - Sat., 8am-7:30pm
3916 South Providence
Columbia, MO, 65201
573-882-1662
Fax: 573-882-4096

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Many services provided including but not limited to Primary Care, Urgent Care, Infusions, Medical Marijuana Certifications, Labs and blood work, Colds and Coughs, Respiratory Infections, Rapid Strep, Mono, and Flu Tests, X-rays, Wound Care/Cuts and Abrasions, Stitches and Stitch Removal, UTI and STD Testing/Treatment, and Sports and Work Physicals (No DOT Physicals).

Mon – Fri, 8 AM-8 PM; Sat and Sun, 10 AM – 4PM
619 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
573-234-1070

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Content updated Oct. 2, 2024

Direct Care is a monthly subscription-based program that offers well-child care, sick visits, mental health care, chronic disease management, in office procedures, in-office labs, after hour care, and 24-7 telephonic clinical advice. Vaccinations are included for uninsured patients.

Locations:
303 N Keene St, Ste 404
Columbia, MO 65201
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

200 E. Southampton Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

573-777-7627

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Insurance-free Direct primary care for the whole family with membership. Same and next day appointments available for urgent concerns. In-person, phone, email, text or video chat communication are available with zero copays. Includes preventive care, common illnesses, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, colds, infection, laceration repair, skin lesion removal and biopsies. Offers most common generic medications and lab work at wholesale cost. Monthly memberships are $29 ages 0-18, $59 ages 19-44, $79 ages 45-64, $100 ages 65 and up.

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
2614 Forum Blvd, Suite 100
Columbia, MO 65203
573-445-5366
Email: Info@libertyfamilymed.com

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- Families and individuals looking for a personal relationship with their provider
- College students who need flexible, local care
- Working adults seeking affordable, predictable health care costs
- Patients with chronic conditions who benefit from ongoing, coordinated care
- Rural or underserved populations who need convenient virtual access

Content updated Oct 8, 2025
Big Tree Medical is a membership-based primary care clinic built to make health care simple, affordable, and personal. For one flat monthly fee, members get unlimited visits, 24/7 messaging with their care team, same-day illness appointments, and access to wholesale-priced medications and labs—all without dealing with insurance hassles. With locations across mid-Missouri and virtual care available nationwide, Big Tree makes quality health care easy to access anytime, anywhere.

Big Tree Medical | 200 Corporate Lake Dr., Columbia, MO 65203
Little Tree Pediatrics | 206 Corporate Lake Dr., Columbia, MO 65203
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm; Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
We also have 3 other locations in Sedalia, Boonville, and Jefferson City.
We offer virtual care nationwide.

200 Southampton Dr, Apt 102
Columbia, MO 65203
573-814-1170
Email: join@bigtreemedical.com

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Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines.  SMHW healthcare providers are located across the state to ensure eligible women can obtain services close to home.

Women ages 21 to 64 years (over 65 years if not enrolled in Medicare Part B), at or below 250% federal poverty level, and uninsured or underinsured.
SMHW Healthcare Providers are located across the state.

Central Office:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood Drive
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO  65109
573-522-2845

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Content updated Sept 22, 2023

Offers educational information in the following categories: healthy eating, nutrition for diabetes and pre-diabetes, nutrition on a budget, weight management, active lifestyle nutrition, family nutrition and more.

To schedule an appointment for a nutrition visit call 573-884-2014

105 E Ash Street, Ste 200 Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-2428

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Content updated Sept 17, 2024

Boone Hospital Center offers FREE health screenings for skin cancer and diabetes. Contact Boone Hospital Center at 573-815-8000 for information on FREE health screenings.

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