Out-of-State Colleges Offering In-State or Reduced Tuition for Missouri Residents

www.ua.edu

Out-of-State UA Competitive Admissions  Scholarship: Depends on a combination of academic (GPA, academic honors) and non-academic information (leadership, volunteerism, extracurricular, employment) provided on the admission application. Value up to $6,000.

Out-of-State Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships: Based on GPA and a qualifying ACT or SAT score by February. See the chart at the link provided.

ELIGIBILITY: Freshmen admitted by January 10th. Eligibility depends on the scholarship (minimum 3.5 GPA, minimum 25 ACT composite, or SAT minimum 1200.)

www.southalabama.edu

Description: USA offers in-state tuition to all out-of-state students awarded a scholarship for academic merit at the time of admission. Must be admitted as 1st time freshman and meet the scholarship requirements by admission priority deadline.

USA Freshman Admission Scholarship- Talent and Ability: U. S. citizen, applied for/obtained Permanent Residency, or a student attending a U.S. High School with a qualified visa status; Incoming first-time freshman;
Have at least a 3.0 High School GPA and an ACT super score of at least 21 (or SAT equivalent).

USA Freshman Jaguar Achievement Scholarship: For students who choose the test-optional admissions track with at least a 3.0 high school GPA. Annual renewable values range from $2,000-$9,000.

www.astate.edu

Undergraduate Out-of-State Scholarship: For undergraduate students who meet eligibility to receive a scholarship equal to out-of-state portion of tuition costs. Scholarship is not subject to renewal criteria.

Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA, Minimum 24 ACT superscore (or 1160 new SAT). Must attend ASU-J as a full-time student and be a resident of any of the other 49 U.S. states or U.S. territories.

www.hendrix.edu/tuitionadvantage

Tuition Advantage Scholarship: If chosen, they will match the published in-state tuition at the flagship university in your home state (MIZZOU for Missouri residents). Fixed award amount for all four years.

Eligibility: For first year, full time students accepted for admission. Based on academic record, leadership, extracurricular and volunteer activities. School GPA of 3.0 and above will automatically qualify. GPA lower than 3.0 will be considered on case-by-case basis.

www.uark.edu

New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award (NRTA): Automatic award covers a portion of the difference between out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition for students from Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

Eligibility: Based on academic merit (4.0 scale GPA) as follows: 70% award for 3.2, 80% for 3.6, 90% for 3.8 GPA

www.ualr.edu

Contiguous State Waiver: Waives the out-of-state portion of tuition for students residing in a contiguous state (OK, MO, TN, MS, LA, TX) and meet requirements for unconditional admission. Applies only to transfer students.

New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award (NRTA): Pays 90% of nonresident tuition.

Eligibility for NRTA: For students not receiving other waivers for nonresident tuition charges. Minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA, 20+ ACT score.

https://uca.edu/studentaccounts/fee-waivers/

Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship: There are multiple ways for out-of-state students to receive a tuition scholarship. Visit the UCA website for a complete list.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students whose permanent address is in one of the contiguous states to the State of Arkansas (Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana).

www.colostate.edu

Scholarships for Entering Non-Resident Freshmen: For first-time freshmen admitted to a degree-seeking program on CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins. Students who have attended another college or university after high school graduation are not eligible. Scholarships range from $5,000-$20,000 per year.

Eligibility: Multiple scholarships are available. Follow the link for eligibility requirements.

www.eiu.edu

Beginning in the fall semester of 2024, all domestic students residing permanently in the USA, including undocumented students, will be eligible for in-state tuition rates. Also will receive the four-year Guaranteed Tuition Rate Plan.

Eligibility: Resident of states of IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, MO, WI

www.illinoistate.edu

In-state tuition is available for qualifying out-of-state freshmen or transfer students who reside in the neighboring states of Illinois. ISU also offers to new incoming undergraduate students a Tuition Guarantee that locks in your rate of tuition for four years.

Eligibility: Must meet one of the following 

1) Residents of states: IA, IN, WI, MI, MO, KY

2) Admitted as a freshman, or transfer student, minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale)

3) Have defined talent in the fine arts.

admissions.neiu.edu

In-State Tuition: Students from Illinois’ neighboring states pay in-state tuition, as do military students. Rates are guaranteed for four consecutive years to continuously enrolled undergraduates.

In-State Tuition Eligibility: Reside in neighboring states of IA, IN, WI, MI, MO, KY - and/or - are active military students, veterans, their spouses, and their dependent children.

www.niu.edu/admissions

Domestic Tuition Rate: All U.S. students receive the same tuition as Illinois residents. NIU also offers a tuition guarantee rate for four years.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident or undocumented students attending a U.S. high school.

www.siuc.edu

Domestic Undergraduate Tuition Structure: Out-of-state domestic undergraduate students receive the resident (in-state) tuition rate.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen or a U.S. national of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or an applicable U.S. territory. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or Undocumented students may also be considered.

www.siue.edu

In-state tuition is available to undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states. New undergraduate students receive a guaranteed tuition rate for four continuous academic years.

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen

www.admissions.uic.edu

Non Resident Awards: May be available to high-achieving, nonresident students who plan to enroll as undergraduates. The award is available for up to four years of study if students continue to satisfy all eligibility requirements. Tuition is locked in for four years. The Merit Award cannot be applied to tuition during summer semesters.

Eligibility: Nonresident, domestic students, who are assessed the out-of-state, nonresident tuition. For U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Enrolled full time in an undergraduate program on campus. In good academic standing.

www.wiu.edu

Same tuition/fee rates for in-state and out-of-state U.S. residents.

Cost Guarantee: Provides the same tuition/fees/room/meal rates for up to four years of enrollment.

The St. Louis Leatherneck Scholarship: May be awarded to incoming freshmen from the St. Louis metro area and enrolled full-time in WIU undergraduate courses.

Eligibility: Incoming full-time freshman and U.S. Citizen. Resident of Madison, Monroe or St. Clair counties in Illinois or resident of Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis counties and St. Louis city in Missouri.

www.usi.edu/admissions

USI offers several non-resident freshmen awards including merit scholarships and an in-state tuition award for legacy students. Visit the website to view eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

Out-of-State Awards: For students residing outside of IN, IL and KY.

www.drake.edu

Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is guaranteed to remain the same for enrolled students for four years after admission.

iastate.academicworks.com

OneApp Scholarship Portal - Search for and submit scholarship applications for non-resident students. Follow the link for Missouri specific resident scholarships.

Eligibility may be different for each scholarship.

www.k-state.edu

Tuition Waiver Programs: Reduces out-of-state tuition for domestic non-resident students. These programs are offered to qualifying students based upon academic merit, alumni relations, legacy students, etc.

Eligibility depends on the program and can be viewed in the scholarship/award finder at the KSU website.

www.admission.pittstate.edu

Gorilla Advantage Undergraduate Program: Includes a flat in-state tuition rate for eligible out-of-state students residing in 32 states.

Eligibility: Visit the link for a list of all eligible states (Missouri residents are included).

Pitt State Legacy Program: Reduced tuition and costs for students whose parent or grandparent graduated from Pitt State and are not covered by in-state tuition.

www.admissions.ku.edu

Out-of-state freshman merit scholarships: KU Excellence, KU Distinction, KU Achievement, KU Performance, and KU Access are automatic scholarships for out-of-state residents.

Eligibility: Minimum 3.25 GPA (4.0 scale), domestic students enrolled full-time for both the fall/spring semesters immediately following high school graduation.

www.washburn.edu/admissions

Interstate Tuition Waiver: Allows residents of neighboring states to receive in-state tuition rates. Must be eligible for admission to Washburn.

Eligibility: Resident states include Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas.

www.wichita.edu/admissions

Shocker City Partnership: Automatic in-state tuition for residents of specific Missouri counties including St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Jefferson County and St. Charles County. Eligible after admittance to WSU and enrolled for at least 15 credit hours per semester.

Shocker Select Tuition Discount: Automatic 33% discount on nonresident tuition for eligible resident students from IL, MO, OK, TX upon admittance to WSU.

Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP): Eligible new students from IN, MN, MO, NB, ND,OH, and WI received a 33% discount on nonresident tuition rates.

Legacy Tuition: For nonresident students whose parent, step-parent, legal guardian, grandparent or step-grandparent graduated from SWU is eligible to receive regular in-state tuition.

Veterans and Active Duty Military: Provides resident rates for eligible veterans and active duty military members and their dependents.

www.murraystate.edu/admissions

The Regional Tuition Plan: Qualifying students will be charged for regional tuition but with a tuition discount.

Eligibility: Resident of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama. Undergraduates must be full-time and pay for university housing.

www.uky.edu

Non-Resident Scholarships for incoming first-time freshmen provides up to full tuition coverage and housing stipends dependent on unweighted GPA and ACT or SAT scores. Admission application and all supporting documents must be received by Dec.1st to qualify.

Eligibility: Starting with a minimum GPA of 3.0 combined with a 25 ACT or 1200 SAT score. 

www.louisville.edu

Border Benefit is awarded to students who reside in select regional areas to pay the equivalent of KY in-state tuition.

Eligibility: Students need to be accepted first-time freshmen from Illinois, Indiana, Nashville TN, select Missouri counties (including St. Louis County and St. Louis City) and Southwest Ohio.

www.wku.edu

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Scholarship allows out-of-state students who qualify for any WKU scholarship to receive a discount of nearly 50% off the out-of-state tuition rate.

Eligibility for TIP: An eligible student must be a full-time, first-time freshman entering WKU in the fall semester and be a recipient of any University Scholarship.

Border State Scholarship Program will lower the tuition cost by nearly 60% for most students, and students can still stack on other institutional scholarships to further reduce cost.

Eligibility for Border State Scholarship: Full-time, first-time freshmen who are residents of any state that borders Kentucky (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia)

www.cmich.edu

Undergraduate tuition is set at the same rate for any U.S. resident who will be enrolling full time. 

www.emich.edu

Undergraduate non-resident tuition is the same for all qualified U.S. resident applicants.

www.bemidjistate.edu

In-state or reciprocity tuition rates are offered to all qualified applicants. Guaranteed admission with ACT 21+ composite (test optional) OR Ranked top 50% of high school class OR 2.75 GPA (unweighted).

www.smsu.edu

Part of the Midwest Student Exchange Program to receive automatic in-state tuition. 

Eligible out-of-state residents: IL, IN, NE, MO, MI and KS

www.twin-cities.umn. edu

National Scholarships: Available to non-resident freshmen. Students should contact the admissions office for more information, 1-800-752-1000.

Eligibility: Students must complete their freshman application by the application deadlines. No additional application is required.

www.olemiss.edu

Several scholarships offered by Ole Miss help pay for out-of-state tuition. A few examples include scholarships for non-resident veterans, current military, STEM majors, and National Merit Semi-Finalists. Find the entire list of scholarships at financial aid.

www.montana.edu

MSU Achievement Awards (merit based) for incoming non-resident freshmen who apply for admission and self-report their high school GPA. Awards will be applied toward tuition only.

www.unl.edu

Several scholarships are available to help off-set out-of-state tuition costs including full tuition for National Merit Finalists and National Hispanic Recognition. Estimate your scholarships with a quick eligibility check.

bgsu.edu

The BG Success Scholarship provides $4000 to reduce out-of-state tuition to half the normal non-resident rate. No additional application is required outside of applying for admissions.

Eligibility: minimum 3.0 GPA or 20 ACT or 1040 SAT

www.osu.edu

National Buckeye Scholarship: Up to $13,500 annually for 4-years; can be combined with the Maximus, Provost or Trustees Scholarship.

Eligibility: Non-Ohio residents (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) Based on GPA, class rank (if available), ACT or SAT scores (if available), and rigor of high school curriculum. Apply by Nov 1 for automatic consideration.

www.opsu.edu

All students pay the same tuition and housing rates regardless of residency (including international students).

Eligibility: Must meet admissions requirements.

go.okstate.edu

Incoming freshmen applying to OK State may qualify for one of several University Assured 4-year out-of-state scholarships. Oklahoma State Regents' Institutional Nominee (OSRHE) is a 5-year full out-of-state tuition waiver and 4-year cash award funded by the state. Out-of-state National Merit Finalists who name OSU as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation are guaranteed a package of cash or tuition scholarships.

Eligibility: University Assured is based on unweighted GPA, ACT/SAT scores. OSRHE qualifying criteria is set annually in late fall.

www.apsu.edu

Governors Out-of-State Scholarship is determined after completing an admissions application. Does not combine with other out-of-state tuition waivers or scholarships.

Eligibility: Minimum 3.5 GPA

www.tnstate.edu

High-achieving out-of-state students may qualify for a discounted Scholar Rate or a Scholar Rate Plus.

Eligibility: Out of state, degree seeking undergraduate student, enrolled in a minimum of 15 credit hours. Additional requirements depend on which rate plan an out-of-state student may be eligible for.

www.memphis.edu

Non-Resident Honors Student Award (Out of State Students Only) - Competitive award for freshmen who meet the full requirements for admission to the Helen Hardin Honors College. If awarded, non-resident student will receive in-state tuition and fees.

Eligibility: Full-time out-of-state students. Must take one Honors course every semester. Students must submit an application to receive this award.

www.ttu.edu

Non-resident students eligible for the Presidential Merit Scholarship will also be awarded in-state tuition. National Merit Finalists are automatically awarded 100% of original federally approved cost of attendance.

Eligibility: Based on student’s GPA and ACT/SAT scores. 

www.unt.edu

Competitive Scholarship Waiver for non-Texas residents provides non-resident tuition based on competitive scholarships awarded for the academic year and/or summer term.

Eligibility: Must be receiving at least $1,000 of UNT competitive scholarship(s) for the academic year, who are assessed non-resident tuition.

www.wtamu.edu

Tech.54.0601 Waiver: Automatically applied to eligible Non-Resident, out-of-state students. This waiver reduces statutory tuition only from the current rate per semester credit hour, to $80 per semester credit hour..

Eligibility: Students from families who have established and maintained domicile in any US state outside of Texas or any US Territory.