The Gateway Scholarship Program is available for students residing in the 16 states neighboring Missouri: Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin who are new to UMSL. Under the program, students residing in the 16 states will be eligible for the equivalent of in-state tuition rates.
Starting in Fall 2024, the following states will also be included: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida
All legal residents of Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin qualify for the equivalent of UMSL’s in-state tuition rates for students new to UMSL. New undergraduate students must be pursuing their first bachelors degree. All students must be degree seeking.
Eligible students should be enrolled in at least:
All new students must complete UMSL's free online application. Your residency will automatically qualify you for the equivalent of in-state tuition if you live in Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas or Wisconsin.
Contact Student Financial Services at financialaid@umsl.edu or call at 314-516-5526.