Mizzou is committed to helping Missourians obtain a high-quality and affordable education.
The Missouri Land Grant provides financial assistance to eligible students by ensuring all tuition is covered. It is automatically awarded annually to students who meet the eligibility criteria.
How does it work?
Students who qualify will have their tuition and mandatory student fees automatically covered by a combination of financial aid programs. You’ll see these on your financial aid offer notification.
The Missouri Land Grant amount is calculated by taking your total tuition and mandatory fees and subtracting the other financial aid programs you may qualify for, such as the Federal Pell Grant or Federal SEOG Grant, state of Missouri grants or scholarships, select Mizzou scholarships, and/or KC Scholars. The grant is available for up to eight continuous fall and spring semesters if you maintain eligibility on an annual basis.
The Missouri Land Grant cannot be applied to summer semesters. Additional charges, such as bookstore purchases, parking passes, housing charges, meal plans, and other charges billed to your student account, are not included.
Who is eligible?*
- Missouri resident at the time of admission
- Undergraduate student pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
- Enrolled full-time in a fall or spring term
- Complete a FAFSA every year by the published priority deadline
- Must be Federal Pell Grant eligible as determined by the FAFSA and meet need or other eligibility criteria determined by Mizzou
- Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
Is the Missouri Land Grant a set amount I will receive each year?
No. The Missouri Land Grant is not a fixed amount. It is calculated each year to cover the portion of your tuition and mandatory fees not paid by other select grants and scholarships. The amount you receive may change based on your eligibility for other financial aid programs and actual tuition and mandatory fee charges.
What happens if I lose Federal Pell Grant eligibility?
If you no longer receive the Federal Pell Grant, you will be ineligible for the Missouri Land Grant.
What if I gain Missouri residency after I’m admitted?
To qualify for the Missouri Land Grant, you must be classified as a Missouri resident at the time of admission. Students admitted as nonresidents are not eligible, even if they later gain Missouri residency.
What if I am enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours?
You must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours) to receive the Missouri Land Grant. If you require fewer than 12 hours in your final semester before graduation, you may still be eligible for the Missouri Land Grant.
What if I take more than 18 credit hours?
The Missouri Land Grant covers tuition and mandatory fees within the flat (tiered) rate for 12–18 credit hours each semester. Any tuition charges beyond 18 hours are not covered by the Missouri Land Grant. For more information on tuition tiers, visit the Cashiers Office undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees calculator.
How do third-party payments affect my Land Grant?
Third-party sponsorships may impact your eligibility or reduce the amount of your Missouri Land Grant.
Still have questions?
Please contact us for additional information.