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Missouri Job Center - Columbia

Content updated Jan. 31, 2025

The Columbia Missouri Job Center's goal is to connect people to jobs, free of charge, and we accomplish this goal by working with both job seekers and employers to help bolster the local workforce through trainings, workshops, and job connections, as well as helping the workforce with career counseling, offering tools to make finding a job or advancing your career easier.

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101 Park DeVille Dr. Suite E
Columbia, MO 65203
573-441-6361

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Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on special interests, athletic achievements, academic achievements, a specific career interest, etc. Scholarships do not typically need to be paid back, but ensure you understand the stipulations of the scholarship before you accept it.

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Student Loans

To apply for a subsidized or unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan (government loans), first complete the FAFSA in October prior to the upcoming academic year. Your school will determine your eligibility for student loans once you have submitted your FAFSA.

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Missouri RX Plan (MORx)

Low-income seniors

Content updated March 26, 2026

Missouri’s State Pharmacy Assistance Program – also referred to as MORx — assists low-income seniors with the cost of their medications by paying up to 50% of their co-payment, deductible and coverage gap amounts.

The MORx program is intended to supplement Medicare Part D plans (Medicare’s prescription drug program), not to replace them. When an enrolled individual makes a medication purchase, Medicare Part D is the “first payer” and MORx is the “second payer,” meaning the Missouri Rx Plan will only pay after Medicare Part D has paid their portion.

As of 2024, MORx is only available for those who are receiving both Medicare and an MO HealthNet (Medicaid) benefit.

1-800-375-1406

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Online Health Resources

Content updated June 12, 2025

Individuals often have questions about their health, illnesses or injuries, medications, symptoms they may be experiencing as well as a wide range of health and prevention topics. The following resources are available to anyone without charge and have been found helpful by others.

MedlinePlus This site provides a wealth of information.

Healthline Symptom CheckerThis site is especially helpful if you have a symptom that is bothering you and do not know what may be causing the symptom or group of symptoms.

Family Doctor This helpful site has an Interactive Symptom Checker.

WebMDIdentify possible conditions and treatment related to your symptoms.

Harvard Medical School Free health-related information.

Mayo Clinic Symptom Checker

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Foster Care Youth – Educational And Training Vouchers

Content updated Feb. 12, 2025

Current and former foster care youth may qualify for up to $5000 per academic year for college or career school through the Educational and Training Vouchers Program (ETV). Youth must be age 18-21 to apply and may receive benefits up to age 26. Application is made through the state child welfare agency. Application: fc2sprograms.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/06/MO1819.pdf

Rene’ Brinkman, MA, Program Dev. Specialist, Older Youth Program-Independent Living Coordinator/ETV Coordinator
Email: Rene.Brinkman@dss.mo.gov
314-482-2650

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Finish Line Degree Completion Grant

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

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Universal Class

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.

dbrl.org/universalclass

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Lynda.com

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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LearningExpress Library

Updated on: October 11, 2023

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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