Native American Tribal Assistance
Individual tribes may provide assistance for individual tribal members
Educational Training Voucher (ETV) Program
This is an annual federal grant provided to states to fund youth who have aged of the foster care system and who are enrolled in college, university and vocational training programs. Student may receive up to $5,000 a year based on their cost of attendance.
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
The Missouri Career Centers the staff can assist you in determining your eligibility for assistance with the costs of training through several available programs for those who qualify.
Joplin Office
730 South Wall Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801-4542
Phone: (417) 629-3000
Educational Savings Account ( ESA) - 529 Plans
A 529 Plan is a savings vehicle designed specifically for higher education expenses. The name “529” comes from Section 529 of the federal tax code, which authorizes states to offer the plans. There are two types of 529 Plans. Earnings in 529 Plans are tax-free when they are used for qualified educational expenses. In general, qualified expenses include tuition, fees, room and board, and the cost of books, supplies and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance at an eligible institution including undergraduate, graduate, and vocational/technical schools.
A Savings Plan allows you to develop your own plan to save for college. You decide how much you want to save and when you want to save. You also get to choose how you want to invest your savings using the investment options offered by the plan. When it comes time for college, you use your savings to pay for actual college costs at that time.
How do I use my plan to pay for school?
529 Plan
If you have a 529 plan through a bank or financial institution, you will let the Financial Aid Office know of this plan and you will be set up as a cash pay student. Once you receive your finance plan you will provide the finance plan to the organization handling your 529 plan and they will issue the payments based on your payment schedule to the school.