PRESS RELEASE
Treasurer Fitzpatrick Announces MOScholars Applications Open
Jefferson City, MO — Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick
today provided an update on MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program. Applications for MOScholars
scholarships are now being accepted. To begin the application process, parents or
guardians should contact an Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) partnered
with the school they would like their child to attend. EAOs will prescreen
student applicants to determine eligibility. Once prescreening is complete, the
EAO will refer the applicant to the MOScholars online application portal. It is the intention of Treasurer
Fitzpatrick and the EAOs to have scholarships available for eligible students
to use for the 2022-2023 school year. MOScholars scholarships are funded
through donations to EAOs that may be offset by redeeming tax credits against a
donor’s tax liability. Prior to donating to an EAO, individuals and businesses
seeking to make a donation to fund scholarships should reserve tax credits in
the amount they intend to donate on the Tax Credit Reservation Portal. The
Treasurer’s Office anticipates the portal will launch on June 27th. Donors
who have reserved credits through the system may begin making donations to EAOs
on July 1. The Tax Credit Reservation Portal will be accessible at www.MOScholars.com once it is launched. “This is an exciting day for
qualifying Missouri students who need educational options,” Treasurer
Fitzpatrick said. “Our EAO partners, my staff, and I have been working hard to
get this program up and ready to begin accepting applications. Now, the program
needs donors to help make these scholarships possible. We know there are plenty
of eligible students who can benefit from the educational opportunities
afforded by this program—and I look forward to seeing MOScholars scholarships
put to use this fall.” More information about the
program, including a list of certified EAOs, eligibility requirements, and tax
credit specifics can be found at www.MOScholars.com.
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