Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation's Access EXTRA Scholarship

The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation’s Access Extra Scholarship is a private scholarship for high school seniors who are eligible for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program and meet one of the following requirements:

  • Have a 27 or higher on the ACT
    OR
  • Have earned a cumulative 3.80 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent on another scaled) weighted or unweighted GPA through at leave seven semesters at a Missouri high school. Please note, in order to qualify the GPA will need to be converted to a 4.0 scale.

Eligibility
Open to graduating high school seniors who meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • 2021 high school graduates; Missouri high school seniors who are enrolled full-time in a Missouri 4-year or 2-year high education institution in the fall of 2021. Click here to see eligible schools list.
  • Meet the eligiblity criteria for the state’s Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program by having an Expected Family Contribution of 12,000 or less as determined on the FASFA.
  • Score of 27 or higher on the ACT or the SAT equivalent OR earned a cumulative 3.80 or higher on a 4.0 scale weighted or unweighted GPA through at leave sevent semesters at a Missouri high school.
  • Missouri resident.

Apply Early. Scholarships will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis until the funding is depleted.

This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years. Recipients must continue to meet the eligibility requirements, maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and otherwise maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by your school.

Questions? Contact Taylor Grimm, Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation, at info@moslf.org

• If this award is used for educational expenses that are not required for your academic program, such as housing, meals or transportation, your scholarship may be considered taxable income. You should consult your tax advisor about your specific situation.
• If awarded the scholarship, the amount may be reduced if your unmet need (i.e., your Cost of Attendance minus other scholarships and grants) is less than the scholarship.

Click here for detailed information about Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation’s Access Extra Scholarship

Donor
Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation
Award
Varies, up to $2,000, renewable
Anticipated Total

Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.

$8,000.00

Deadline
06/01/2021
Supplemental Questions
  1. This scholarship is for students who will attend an eligible Missouri public or private higher education institution. Click here to see a list of eligible schools. What school will you attend next year?
  2. If applying based on ACT score of 27+, upload a copy of your ACT Score Report (or equivalent SAT report). We will accept an unofficial copy/screenshot.
  3. If applying based on your ACT score, what is your ACT composite score (or equivalent SAT score)?
  4. If applying based on cumulative GPA of 3.80+, upload a copy of your high school transcript through at least seven semesters. Please note, if a 4.0 scale is not used, the GPA will need to be converted to a 4.0 scale.
  5. If applying based on cumulative GPA of 3.80+, what is your cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale?
  6. STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR): Please upload a copy of your Student Aid Report. The SAR is the document resulting from the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be filed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once you have completed the FAFSA, upload your SAR here.
  7. What is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)? The EFC can be found on the Student Aid Report (SAR).
  8. How did you hear about this scholarship?
  9. By entering my full name below, I authorize Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. Additionally, I authorize the school I currently attend and the school I plan to attend (if different) to share information with MSLF regarding enrollment status, GPA, billing and payment records, and financial aid records. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that decisions relative to my participation in this program are made by the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation in reliance upon the truth and accuracy of my statements. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, affords you certain rights regarding your education records. FERPA generally prohibits schools from releasing education records or certain information contained in such records, such as your grades, billing and payment records, financial aid awards, and other student record information, to third parties. This consent to release records to MSLF applies to such records that may otherwise be protected under FERPA. Institutions may, pursuant to Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 [Public Law 115-141] and with explicit written consent from the student, share Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information with a scholarship-granting organization. I understand and agree that this authorization will remain in effect until I notify my school and MSLF in writing to revoke it. I understand that if this grant is used for educational expenses that are not required for my academic program, such as housing, meals or transportation, the grant may be considered taxable income. I understand that I should consult a tax advisor if I have questions about my specific situation.
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