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Dream Big, Stay Close promotion alerts local students they may be able to attend 91ÁÔÆæ tuition free.

Dream Big, Stay Close

91ÁÔÆæ is proud to offer the ¡°Dream Big Stay Close¡± program, an initiative designed to make higher education more affordable and accessible for women in the region. This program guarantees eligible women in Barton, Bates, Cedar, Dade, St. Clair, and Vernon counties a financial aid package that fully covers the cost of tuition.

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Program Eligibility

To qualify for the ¡°Dream Big Stay Close¡± program, students must:

  • Be admitted to 91ÁÔÆæ as full-time students.
  • Qualify for the full federal Pell Grant.
  • Receive the Access Missouri Grant.

Steps to Apply

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include 91ÁÔÆæ as a recipient using school code 002458.
  2. Work with Cottey¡¯s enrollment team to finalize enrollment.

We are here to help!

For more information about the ¡°Dream Big Stay Close¡± program, contact the Admissions Office at admit@cottey.edu or 417-667-8181.