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Tuition Support

Explore available tuition assistance and subsidy programs below.
Tuition Support

The Children’s School at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ offers several financial assistance options to help families access our preschool and elementary programs. Explore tuition support, MOScholars scholarship eligibility, child care subsidy opportunities, and tuition benefits available to ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ employees and students.

Questions About Tuition Support? Financial aid options may be available. Reach out at childrenschool@stephens.edu or call (573) 876‑7260 for details.

MOScholars

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Under Missouri state law, a student must be a legal Missouri resident and meet one of the following four conditions:

  1. Has a formal IEP or ISP issued within the last 36 months; OR
  2. Has a household income under 300% of the reduced-lunch threshold (Example: A family of four with an annual income of $178,433 or less this year) AND meets at least one of these:
    • Entering Kindergarten or 1st grade, OR
    • Has attended a public school for one semester in the past 12 months, OR
    • Has a sibling who is renewing a MOScholars scholarship.

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The application period is open now through April 3. We encourage families to apply early!

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Start your qualification check and application here:

Missouri Child Care Works

Missouri Child Care Works implements innovative, community-based programming designed to make quality child care more accessible and affordable for working families across the state. Through collaborative funding models, Missouri Child Care Works creates a sustainable pathway to quality child care by facilitating the sharing of child care costs among multiple stakeholders.

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Families, check out the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Family Portal for eligibility details. Contact Wendi Barr at wbarr@stephens.edu for more details!

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Employees & Undergraduate Students

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ employees or undergraduate students should contact Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for tuition benefits.

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The Children’s School

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(573) 876-7260

childrenschool@stephens.edu

1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215

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