Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Missouri residents who are 25 years or older, or those who have not been enrolled in any school within the last two years and have not earned a bachelor's degree, are eligible. Missouri residents must enroll at least half-time and earn no more than $80,000 when filing jointly, or no more than $40,000 per year as a single tax filer.

Complete the Fast Track application in the State Student Financial Aid Portal. Find the Fast Track application listed under the "Estimate Eligibility" tab. Choose the academic year and scroll down to apply. Then, complete a self-certification form for each disbursement. Email the form to: mdhestudentportal@dhewd.mo.gov. To maintain the grant, complete the FAFSA each year you are enrolled (or are planning to enroll) in college. Individuals interested in receiving Fast Track for the 2026-27 academic year will need to complete the 2026-27 FAFSA, using tax information from 2024.

The Fast Track Grant is designed to ensure, when combined with other governmental financial aid, that tuition and fees are fully covered. Awards will be for any remaining tuition and fees not covered by other state and federal student aid programs. For individuals for whom other aid covers the full tuition and fee costs, students are eligible for an award of up to $500 to cover other education-related expenses.