Choosing and Paying for College

MDHEWD provides services and resources for students and their families, Missouri’s financial aid community, high school counselors, personal finance teachers, and other professionals interested in helping students earn a college degree or certificate.

MDHEWD works to raise awareness about federal and state financial aid programs, scholarships and financial literacy. The tools and resources provided by the MDHE are designed to help students succeed in college and beyond are prepared to make informed decisions regarding educational opportunities and succeed in college and beyond.

MoSCORES is a publicly available website that combines a searchable program inventory with additional information on program costs, program student demographics, graduate outcomes (earnings and employment), and a program comparison function. Missouri Economic Research and Information Ceneter.

Find out which colleges have the highest and lowest tuition and net costs. How fast are college costs going up?

by Kat Tretina (Credible.com)

Previously this resource, which profiles colleges and universities, offered information on a schools’ graduates’ median earnings and debt; now that content is organized by field of study. Users can also figure out graduation rates for full-time, part-time, first-time, and transfer students—all information to help students make the strongest choices when applying.

How borrowing for college affects the nation.

Phi Theta Kappa’s FREE online search tool for transfer scholarships, colleges and career pathways. You do not have to be a member of PTK to use this. Non-members can create a free guest account.