Tuition and Financial Aid

We understand paying for your education may feel overwhelming. Financial aid is crucial for most students pursuing college education. Financial aid comes in many forms, including loans, grants and scholarships. Explore the different types of aid here.

Aid doesn’t always come in the form of loans though. It can sometimes be a grant, like the Pell Grant, which you don’t have to repay or scholarships from Drury or outside sources.

Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Apply to Drury University. You must be admitted to the university and in good academic standing before any aid can be awarded.
2. Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1, but before the recommended deadline of February 1. Some aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis so the earlier you apply, the better.
3. Some students are randomly selected each year for FAFSA verification. If you were selected, you’ll need to submit additional forms before funds can be released to your account.
4. If you plan to use VA Educational benefits, complete the Veteran’s Certification Request Form.
5. View and accept or decline any part of your award via MyDrury. Students will receive an email when their financial aid award letters are available.
6. If you wish to apply for an additional student loan, complete Drury’s Loan Application within MyDrury. You can also view the maximum amount of student loan money for which you are eligible.
7. If you are a first-time borrower, you must complete financial aid Entrance Counseling.
8. Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the Department of Education.
9. Apply for any Drury GO scholarships you are eligible for.

Support

Though we know this process can seem daunting, our financial aid office is here to support you. Our mission is to assist students in securing the maximum financial aid available. If you have questions, need help, or would like to submit documents, please contact us.

The Financial Aid Office is located on the second floor of Bay Hall, on the main campus of Drury University. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of holiday closures.

Phone: (417) 873-7312
Toll-free: (800) 922-2274
Fax: (417) 873-6909
Email: fa@drury.edu

Scholarships are a form of financial aid that does not have to be paid back so they are a great way to fund your education. Drury GO offers a number of scholarships that you may qualify for.

To be eligible for any of our scholarships, you must do the following in addition to any scholarship specific application requirements:

• Complete the FAFSA
• Be admitted and in good academic standing
• Apply before the drop/add date for the applicable term
• Use only one scholarship each term
• Additional rules and limitations may apply

Drury GO Scholarship

• Amount: up to $500
• Non-renewable
• Eligibility criteria:
  • Available to new, transfer and returning (readmitted) degree-seeking students
  • Must be registered for a minimum of 9 credit hours at the time scholarship is applied
• Scholarship applied in the first semester at Drury
• No need to apply. This scholarship will be automatically granted if you meet all requirements
• Must complete admission and be enrolled by full term refund deadline
• Drury GO Scholarships and other institutional aid cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance;

Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ Scholarship

• Amount: One free credit hour
• Non-renewable
• Eligibility criteria: 
  • Available to new, transfer and returning (readmitted) degree-seeking students
  • Must be registered for a minimum of 9 credit hours at the time scholarship is applied
  • Must be a member in good standing of a Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ congregation
• Scholarship applied in the first semester at Drury
• How to apply: Fill out this online application

Badge to Bachelor’s Scholarship

• Available to active duty and retired law enforcement officers, as well as other law enforcement academy graduates
• Renewable each semester
• Eligibility criteria
  • Candidates must apply each term
  • Available in fall, spring, summer
  • Available to new, transfer and returning (readmitted) degree-seeking students
• Badge to Bachelor Scholarships and other institutional aid cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance
• How to apply: Fill out this online application
• Must complete admission and be enrolled by full term refund deadline

Pathway Scholarship

• Amount: up to $250
• Eligibility criteria:
  • Available to students beginning their second semester or beyond. 
  • Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Admitted and degree-seeking.
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours.
  • Have a FAFSA application on file by September 2 and be Pell grant eligible.
  • Pathway Scholarships and other institutional aid cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance
• No need to apply. This scholarship will be automatically granted if you meet all requirements.

Workforce Partner Tuition Scholarship

• Amount: one free credit hour
• Renewable each semester with proof of employment
• Eligibility criteria:
  • Must be employed by one of our workforce partners
  • Must be admitted and degree-seeking
• Workforce Partner Scholarships and other institutional aid cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance
• How to apply: Fill out this online application
• Must complete admission and be enrolled by full term refund deadline

Archie & Marion Russell Scholarship

• Amount: Varies
• Not automatically renewable but you may reapply
• Eligibility criteria:
  • Available to undergraduate or graduate students who have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours
  • Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Must be admitted and degree-seeking
• How to Apply:
  • Apply online for the Archie and Marion Russell Scholarship prior to the semester in which you would like to receive it.

MOEMA/Drury Scholarship

• Amount: $500 per semester (fall/spring)
• Not automatically renewable but you may reapply each semester  (fall/spring)
• Eligibility criteria;
  • Deadline: 14 days prior to the first day of classes
  • Available to students pursuing a degree in Emergency Management
  • Must be admitted and degree-seeking
  • Current GPA (high school, transfer, or Drury) must be 3.0 or higher
  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
  • Must submit a 250-word typed essay about why you are pursuing a degree in emergency management, in addition to the application
  • Must be a member of the Missouri Emergency Management Association (MOEMA)
• How to apply: 
  • Fill out this application

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application

• Amount: Varies
• Not automatically renewable but you may reapply each semester
• Eligibility criteria:
  • Must provide proof of membership to Phi Theta Kappa
  • Must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Must be admitted and degree-seeking
  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours
• How to Apply:
  • Apply online for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship prior to the semester in which you would like to receive it.

Drury also partners with CoxHealth to offer a 10% tuition discount to employees.

**Scholarships will be non-stackable in the same semester.

Missouri Blue Scholarship

• Amount: $5,000
• Available to students in the Law Enforcement Academy
• Apply Online at https://apps1.mo.gov/DPSRoster/TrainingAcademyScholarshipApplication.aspx
• Eligibility requirements:
  • Missouri resident
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Full eligibility requirements and awarding determinations made by the State of Missouri

GO Arkansas Scholarship – varies, may reapply

• Amount: up to $1,000
• Renewable each semester
• Eligibility criteria
  • Must be an Arkansas resident
  • Admitted and degree seeking
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours for the Fall or Spring semester, or 6 credit hours for the Summer semester
• Apply here