Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grants
A new financial aid program for non-traditional students.
The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant helps adults pursue a certificate or degree in high-need professions.
The Fast Track Grant is designed to ensure your education is fully covered. Awards will be applied to any tuition and fees not covered by other state and federal student aid programs. Students whose aid already covers the full cost of tuition are eligible for an award of up to $500 to cover other education-related expenses. Assistance is available to part-time and full-time students.
The Fast Track Grant is designed to ensure your education is fully covered. Awards
will be applied to any tuition and fees not covered by other state and federal student
aid programs. Students whose aid already covers the full cost of tuition are eligible
for an award of up to $500 to cover other education-related expenses. Assistance is
available to part-time and full-time students.Eligible Programs
For a complete list of SCC programs approved for Fast Track, please visit MDHE's Fast Track Program List and search for our institution by typing 'St. Charles Community College'.
- Accounting
- Agriculture
- Animation & Gaming
- Architectural Drafting
- Baking & Pastry
- Business Technology
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Commercial Driver License
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Culinary
- Data Analytics
- Database Management
- Desktop Support
- Economics for Managers
- Education Paraprofessional
- Emergency Medical Science
- Engineering
- Entrepeneurship
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- General Technology
- GIS Specialist/Technician
- Health Information Management
- HVAC
- Hydraulic & Pneumatics
- Information Systems/Technology
- IT Project Management
- Law Enforcement
- Management Information Systems
- Management/Marketing
- Manufacturing Technology
- Mechanical Design/Drafting
- Mechatronics
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Multimedia
- Networking
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Personal Trainer
- Plumbing & Pipefitters
- Practical Nursing
- Programming
- Retail Banking & Finance
- Robotics & Automation Systems
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Surgical Technology
- System Administration
- Teaching
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Welding
- 25+ years old or students under 25 are also eligible if they haven’t been enrolled in high school or college within the last two years.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a Missouri resident for at least two years
- Have not yet earned a bachelor's degree
- Have a Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from most recent MO tax return of:
- $80,000 or less (married, filing jointly), or
- $40,000 or less (any other filing status)
Students must submit a FAFSA and be enrolled in an eligible program at least half-time (6+ credit hours ) to qualify. Students must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average and satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and re-apply annually.
Steps to Apply:
- Select an eligible program.
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Complete the Fast Track Application with these steps:
- Login to the State Financial Aid Portal.
- Select the "Estimate Eligibility" link in the menu at the top of the page.
- Select the appropriate academic year from the "Select an academic year" dropdown menu.
- Click the "Apply" link in the Fast Track Workforce Incentive grant row of the table.
- You must upload a copy of your most recent Missouri 1040 Individual Income Tax Return to complete your application. Contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for questions regarding your Missouri 1040 Individual Income Tax Return.
For more information on getting and keeping the Fast Track Grant, see the Missouri Department of Higher Education Fast Track Overview or the Fast Track FAQ.