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Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship

Offered by Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development · Free to apply

Created by Senate Bill 71 in 2025, this Missouri scholarship covers 100% of tuition and fees, after federal and state grant aid, for the FAFSA dependent children of Missouri police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and 911 telecommunicators who have at least 10 years of service and are still employed full time. At private colleges the cap is the highest public tuition and fees in Missouri. Dependents must not already hold a bachelor's degree and must enroll in an eligible program at an approved school. Students apply each year in the State Financial Aid Portal with the parent's employment verification, proof of residence and license, plus the FAFSA. For 2027-28 the application opens in October 2026 and closes December 15, 2026. Funding depends on appropriations.

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How hard is the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship to win?

This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.

Estimated odds: most eligible students who file early receive it
Paperwork: ~3 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

Fewer rivalsOpen only to Missouri residents

How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

Must be a resident of Missouri
Must attend a college in Missouri (the award does not travel out of state)
Open to high school seniors and current college students

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Parent must be Missouri public safety personnel with at least 10 years of service, currently employed full time
Student must be listed as a dependent on the FAFSA

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What the application takes

No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is December 15, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 15 each year. Applications open October. Seniors apply in fall of senior year: the 2027-28 deadline is December 15, 2026, with final funding notices in July.

2027-28 application opens: October 2026
2027-28 application deadline: December 15, 2026
Initial approval notices: By March 1, 2027

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Common questions about the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship

How much is the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship worth?

The Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship awards 100% of tuition and fees after other grants and is renewable in later years.

When is the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship deadline?

When do Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship applications open?

Applications open October, and close December 15, 2026. Seniors apply in fall of senior year: the 2027-28 deadline is December 15, 2026, with final funding notices in July.

Who is eligible for the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Missouri; Must attend a college in Missouri (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors and current college students.

Does the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship require an essay?

No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 3 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship?

This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as first come, first served, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 3 hrs of paperwork.

Is the Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The Missouri Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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