My Missouri "MyMO" Scholarship Promise

Eligibility

• Be a Pell-eligible Missouri student.
• For the Class of 2029 cycle, be a Missouri high school freshman attending a public, charter, or private high school or be homeschooled while residing in Missouri.
• Have a verified permanent Missouri address.
• Have a valid Social Security number or other qualifying taxpayer identification.
• Meet the applicable Student Aid Index requirement using the Federal Student Aid Estimator.
• Open a MOST 529 account using the applicable promotional code and contribute at least $1, or already have an established MOST account.
• Ultimately attend an eligible nonprofit Missouri public or private two-year or four-year college, university, or nonprofit technical college.
• Complete annual MyMO academic, attendance, college-readiness, and program-participation benchmarks.

Requirements

• Complete the MyMO application.
• Complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator and provide evidence of qualifying financial need.
• Provide proof of a MOST 529 account and required contribution.
• Meet annual GPA and attendance benchmarks.
• Participate in required MyMO events or meetings.
• Complete required college-readiness benchmarks during grades 10 through 12.
• Complete the FAFSA during senior year.

How to Apply

1. 1Complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator with the student's family.
2. 2Open or verify a qualifying MOST 529 account.
3. 3Complete the MyMO application during the freshman-year application window.
4. 4If selected, complete the required benchmarks during each year of high school.
5. 5Complete senior-year FAFSA and college admission requirements.
6. 6Attend an eligible Missouri institution after graduation to use earned scholarship funds.