Financial aid consists of funds from federal, state, university, and private organization sources.
These funds come in the form of grants , scholarships , loans , and part-time employment . Many potential students who have the desire to acquire a college education find themselves without sufficient financial resources to pursue their educational goals. Missouri Western State College is making a serious effort to ensure that students receive the financial support they need to access a higher education. Basic responsibility for financing higher education rests with the students and their families. Financial aid is offered to supplement the family's maximum financial support to the student.