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Missouri

Does my student qualify?

See the eligibility guidelines to receive an ACE scholarship. Discover how families can access the education that fits their child’s needs.

How much are the scholarships?

ACE scholarship amounts vary by state. Explore how the funding works where you live and what it could mean for your family.

How do I apply?

ACE Scholarships manages all scholarship applications on the ACE portal. Get the details on what you’ll need to apply.

Apply for a Scholarship
Missouri

Does my student qualify?

See the eligibility guidelines to receive an ACE scholarship. Discover how families can access the education that fits their child’s needs.

How much are the scholarships?

ACE scholarship amounts vary by state. Explore how the funding works where you live and what it could mean for your family.

How do I apply?

ACE Scholarships manages all scholarship applications on the ACE portal. Get the details on what you’ll need to apply.

ACE Scholarships Financial Guidelines

 

Persons in
Family or
Household		 2025
Poverty
Guidelines		 ACE Max
Qualifying
Income: 350%
2 $21,640 $75,740
3 $27,320 $95,620
4 $33,000 $115,500
5 $38,680 $135,380
6 $44,360 $155,260
7 $50,040 $175,140
8 $55,720 $195,020
9 $61,400 $214,900
10 $67,080 $234,780

For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $5,680 for each additional person.

Figures posted by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at: https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines

Applicants for all awarded ACE recipients need to reapply annually to confirm their intent to continue to utilize the award in subsequent years but do not need to requalify based upon income. This means returning awarded families need to complete the application by the deadline annually, but do not need to attach income documentation *Unless as noted in specified markets.

ACE Scholarships Financial Guidelines

 

 

Persons in
Family/Household		 2026
Poverty Guidelines		 ACE Maximum
Qualifying Income: 350%
2 $21,640 $75,740
3 $27,320 $95,620
4 $33,000 $115,500
5 $38,680 $135,380
6 $44,360 $155,260
7 $50,040 $175,140
8 $55,720 $195,020
9 $61,400 $214,900
10 $67,080 $234,780

For families/households with more than 10 persons, add $5,680 for each additional person.

Figures posted by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at: https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines

Applicants for all awarded ACE recipients need to reapply annually to confirm their intent to continue to utilize the award in subsequent years but do not need to requalify based upon income. This means returning awarded families need to complete the application by the deadline annually, but do not need to attach income documentation *Unless as noted in specified markets.

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