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The Missouri Blue Scholarship is a law enforcement basic training academy scholarship that makes up to $5,000 available for each selected non-sponsored* law enforcement academy recruit to help cover the cost of attending a Missouri basic training academy. Prior to submitting an application, contact the basic law enforcement academy to confirm the academy start date, the cost of the basic academy, and any financial aid you will receive that does not have to be repaid, such as a Federal Pell Grant.

You can apply for the Missouri Blue Scholarship prior to the start of basic training, but you must be attending a basic training academy to receive the Blue Scholarship. Only one scholarship application should be submitted per person. You will receive a confirmation email once your scholarship application has been received.

*A non-sponsored law enforcement academy recruit is one whose tuition is not being paid by a law enforcement agency. Recruits who attend an academy affiliated with a law enforcement agency and do not pay tuition are not eligible for the Blue Scholarship.

Governor Mike Parson included, and the Missouri General Assembly approved, a total of $2 million in Missouri Blue Scholarship funding in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.

The $5,000 scholarship is paid directly to the law enforcement academy.

• Missouri Blue Scholarships are awarded first come, first served.
• Must be a Missouri resident.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 21 or older on date recruit takes the Missouri POST license examination.
• Missouri Blue Scholarship recipients’ training academy class must begin by June 1, 2024.

The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a financial aid program that addresses workforce needs by encouraging adults to pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need. Learn more about how the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant can work for you!

Self-Service is a tool that will enable you to keep track of your progress toward commencement, as well as view financial aid, student account and course schedule information.  Self-Service also has features that enable you to view and print school-related tax forms and review your academic performance.  If you have more than 45 credit hours, Self-Service is also where you can manage enrollment for courses. You can access Self-Service by logging into the Blue Tiger Portal and clicking on the Self-Service link or by clickingSelf-Serviceand logging in.

Canvas is our University’s Learning Management System (LMS).  It is where much of your coursework will be housed.  Inside Canvas you can communicate with your instructors and classmates, receive feedback on submitted assignments, and keep track of upcoming homework or required reading.  As Canvas is a University resource, it is available as a link in the Blue Tiger Portal; however, you can also view Canvas directly and log in.

Students in the program receive a flat fee of $6,000 to participate in the LULETA program. No additional fees (such as building maintenance and technology fee) are charged.

Campus housing and meals will be charged separately if applicable.

All tuition and fees are due and payable at the time of registration unless other financial arrangements have been made.

You can pay your tuition and room and board fees in U.S. dollars by check, money order, MasterCard or Visa. No cash should be mailed to the University.

All payments (including priority, express, etc.) must be addressed to:

Lincoln University
Attn: Office of Student Financial Services
P.O. Box 29
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029

Employers who are sponsoring a cadet to attend the LULETA program can request an invoice from: