The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a financial aid program for adults that addresses workforce needs by helping adults pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need. More than 90 programs of study at Ozarks Tech have been designated as eligible.
Fast Track is designed to ensure, when combined with other state and federal non-loan financial aid, that tuition and fees are fully covered. If all tuition and fees are covered by another aid program, qualified students will receive an award of up to $500.
The 2025-26 Fast Track Grant application is now open and applies to summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026.
Am I Eligible?
- You are 25 years or older, or
- You are under 25 and have not been enrolled in any school within the last two years, and
- You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and
- You have been a Missouri resident for at least two years prior to receiving the grant, and
- Exceptions apply for active duty military and spouses transferred to Missouri.
- You have not earned a bachelor’s degree, and
- You are planning to enroll at least half-time (6+ credit hours fall or spring; 3+ credit hours summer) in a Fast Track eligible program, and
- You have an Adjusted Gross Income, as documented on your most recent Missouri 1040 tax form (or federal 1040 form if you’re active duty military), of $80,000 or less for married individuals filing jointly or $40,000 or less if filing in any other status.
Renewal students must:
- Reapply every year
- Meet all above requirements
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
How do I apply?
- Find a Fast Track approved program at Ozarks Tech
- Complete the steps for admission
- Complete theFAFSA
- If you are participating in a short-term professional development/continuing education courses or an apprenticeship, the FAFSA is not required.
- Apply for the Fast Track grant through the State Financial Aid Portal.
- For additional information about completing the application, view the FAQs.
- The 2025-26 Fast Track application applies to summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026.
Explore Your Options
- Accounting & Business Management
- Accounting
- Airframe and Powerplant
- Associate of Arts in Business
- Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Arts in Social Work
- Associate of Arts in Teacher Education
- Auto Collision Repair Technology
- Auto Collision Repair Technology
- Automation and Robotics
- Automotive Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Aviation Flight Technology
- *Behavioral Health Support
- *Behavioral Health Support Certificate
- Business and Marketing
- Business and Marketing – Certificate
- Computer Information Science
- Computer Information Science – Certificate
- Computer Information Science – Computer Programming Certificate of Specialization
- Computer Information Science – Web Development Certificate of Specialization
- Computer Science
- Computer Science – Certificate
- Construction Technology
- Construction Technology – Certificate
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry
- Culinary Arts – Baking Arts Certificate
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity – Certificate
- *Dental Assisting
- *Dental Assisting – Certificate
- *Dental Hygiene
- Diesel Technology
- Diesel Technology – Certificate
- Drafting Design Technology
- Drafting Design Technology – Certificate
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Development – Certificate
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Electrical Technician
- Electrical Technician – Certificate
- Engineering – Civil
- Engineering – Electrical
- Engineering – General
- Engineering – Mechanical
- Engineering – Certificate
- Fire Science Technology
- Fire Science – Fire Officer Certificate
- Fire Science – Fundamental Firefighting Certificate
- Health Information Technology
- Health Information Technology – Coding Certificate
- Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Conditioning
- Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Conditioning – Certificate
- Hospitality Management
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Infrastructure
- Information Technology Infrastructure – Certificate
- Manufacturing Technology
- Manufacturing Technology – Level 1 – Certificate
- Mathematics
- Mechatronics
- Mechatronics – Certificate
- *Medical Laboratory Technology
- *Nursing – Practical Nursing – Certificate
- *Nursing – Registered Nursing (LPN Required)
- *Nursing – Registered Nursing (Direct Entry)
- *Occupational Therapy Assistant
- *Paramedicine
- *Paramedicine – Certificate
- *Paramedicine – Community Paramedic Certificate of Specialization
- *Paramedicine – Critical Care Transport Certificate of Specialization
- *Paramedicine – Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Specialization
- *Physical Therapist Assistant
- Plumbing Technology – Certificate
- Precision Machining Technology
- Precision Machining Technology – Certificate
- Radiography
- Remanufacturing Technology
- Remanufacturing Technology – Certificate
- *Respiratory Therapy
- *Surgical Technology
- Technical Management
- Welding Technology – Stainless
- Welding Technology – Stainless Certificate
- Welding Technology – Structural
- Welding Technology – Structural Certificate
* Programs with an asterisk are selective admission programs.
Students pursuing a selective admission program, such as a Health Science-related certificate or degree, must be accepted into their program of study prior to utilizing the grant. Fast Track does not pay for pre-admission coursework.
Dental Courses
Healthcare Courses
Technical Courses
Computer Courses
Online Learning Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
- You must create an account in the State Financial Aid Portal to access the application.
View Information about the portal. - To apply on the portal:
- Login to the State Financial Aid Portal.
- Select the Estimate Eligibility link in the menu at the top of the page.
- Select the appropriate academic year from the “Select an academic year” dropdown menu.
- Click the Apply link in the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant row of the table.
- You must upload a copy of your most recent Missouri 1040 tax form to complete your application.
Your eligibility expires when the earliest of the following occurs:
- Receipt of the grant for four semesters or the equivalent
- For an eligible student, four semesters means
- 60 semester credit hours, or
- 1800 clock hours
- For an eligible apprentice, you have up to 48 months of eligibility
- For an eligible student, four semesters means
- Receipt of a bachelor’s degree
- Reaching 200% of the academic time typically required to complete the program of study.
Yes.
For apprentices only: Direct apprenticeship costs such as tools, books and uniforms are covered.
Yes, all eligible students are encouraged to apply for the grant.
Please speak with your assigned College Navigator to discuss changing your program of study.
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