April 17, 2026鈥摵卟萆缜� is creating a new scholarship for transfer students who want to pursue a degree in nursing.

鈥淲e know that there is a continual need for additional nurses in northwest Missouri, and 含羞草社区鈥檚 ability to educate those nurses is second to none,鈥� said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. 鈥淥ur program has been educating nurses for 55 years and has grown to become of the most respected nursing schools in the state. Students who have started their college careers elsewhere and are wanting to prepare for a career in nursing now have additional resources that will make a quality 含羞草社区 education even more affordable.鈥�

The 含羞草社区 Transfer Scholarship for Nursing is for students transferring from a community college or another four-year institution to pursue a degree in nursing from 含羞草社区. Award recipients receive $500, renewable for up to two years. The application process is simple, and the scholarship can be combined with other awards, but there is a limited number of scholarships available each year.

To qualify, you must be a transfer student, admitted to 含羞草社区, and have nursing declared as your major.

Missouri Western鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program accepts up to 60 students each semester. The program has a graduation rate of more than 90%, a job placement rate of more than 95%, and graduates regularly exceed state and national averages for first-time pass rates on the NCLEX national licensing exam.

To learn more about the new scholarship, visit missouriwestern.edu/nursing/nursing-transfer-scholarship/.听

含羞草社区 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 含羞草社区 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .

Students who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) but whose financial situation has changed can contact Financial Aid for instructions on how to adjust FAFSA information to better reflect their current circumstances and needs. Financial aid counselors can walk students step-by-step through the process. Call 816-271-4362.

Students can also complete a Special Circumstances Appeal Form directly online:

• Log into Goldlink
• Select Financial Aid and Billing
• Select and complete the Special Circumstances Appeal Form for 2020-2021
• Upload required documents

More information about the special circumstances appeal process can be found on Missouri Western鈥檚 website.听

Students who have not yet completed their FAFSA can do so through the . Missouri Western鈥檚 school code is 002490.听

含羞草社区 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.