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FastTrack

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Want to improve your employability, but don’t have the funds to pay for it?

Fastrack provides adults an opportunity to earn a degree or certificate without the cost.

The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a new financial aid program that addresses workforce needs by encouraging adults to pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in a high demand field.

WHO MAY QUALIFY?

  • Individuals who are 25 years or older or who have not been enrolled in any school within the last two years may participate.
  • The grant will serve students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree and are planning to enroll part-time or full-time.
  • Individuals who make no more than $80,000 filing jointly, or no more than $40,000 per year, filing any other tax status.

WHAT ARE HIGH DEMAND FIELDS?

High-demand occupations were identified by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center based on projected long-term occupational projections, openings, growth and wages.

Crowder College offers programs that qualify for FastTrack funding. Completion of programs vary from one semester to two years.

Programs approved include area in career and technical programs, healthcare, teacher education, alternative energy, computer networking, construction, Spanish, and Veterinary Technology.

For a complete list visit the MOFastTrack website and click Crowder College.

  • Some programs listed on the state website may not be updated. Please check our program pages or visit with our Financial Aid Office for a current list of programs.

Crowder FastTrack Eligible Programs

Criminal Justice
Teacher Education (AAT)

Nursing (RN)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Advanced Manufacturing: Automation/Robotics
Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Maintenance
Agri-Business Technology: Agronomy
Agri-Business Technology: Livestock
Agri-Business Technology: Marketing & Management
Automotive Technology
Business Management
Computer & Network Support
Construction Management
Criminal Justice
Diesel Technology
Engineering Technology
HVAC
Paramedical Science
Surgical Technology
Veterinary Technology
Welding

Advanced Construction Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Automation/Robotics
Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Industrial Maintenance
Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Machining
Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Automotive Technology: Basic Auto Mechanic
Automotive Technology: Basic Engines
Behavior Technician
Certified Medical Assistant
Cisco Networking
Construction: Electrical
Construction Technology
Criminal Justice
Diesel Technology: Electrical/Electronic I & II
Diesel Technology: Engines I & II
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Fire Science
HVAC Technician
Information Technology
Paramedic
PC Repair
Practical Nursing
Spanish
Welding Certificate: Plate
Welding Certificate Plate & Pipe
Welding Certificate Plate & Fabrication