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Monday through Friday The University of Missouri reserves the right to make changes in the Program as deemed necessary by the University. We know that more and more Missourians are accessing their finances on their phonethats why I have pushed for a mobile app for MOST. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager for the Plan. (573) 882-6585. REGION: Missouri Statewide. ], MOSTMissouri's 529 EducationPlan Students are not eligible to receive such scholarships in more than four academic years. If you send the money to yourself, you (as the account owner) will receive a Form 1099-Q. Subscribe to our mailing list for news and plan updates. Portfolio units are municipal securities.

The deadline for the MOST scholarship is April 1 for the current academic year; no applications will be accepted after the April 1 deadline for scholarships for the current academic year. For assistance with these items, please log in to your account or call 888-414-MOST (888-414-6678). Kansas City, MO 64121-9212, MOSTMissouri's 529 EducationPlan Awardees will be selected based on financial need. Then we'll get into setting up your account, where you'll: Once you review and submit your information, you'll be on your way to saving for education!

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What do I do? Monday through Friday If you'd like to get in touch with the office, visit their website for contact information. Ascensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services, LLC, serves as the Program Manager and Recordkeeping and Servicing Agent, and together with its affiliates, has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Plan, including administrative services and marketing.

In November of 2006, the University of Missouri announced the MOST Scholarship Program.

80 scholarships of $500 per year will be awarded annually for qualifying students of families who have invested for college through Missouris 529 Savings Plan (MOST) and who attend one of the University of Missouri four campuses Columbia, UMKC, Missouri S&T, or UMSL).

No matter which investments you chose, it's a good idea to review them periodically. Your beneficiary's Social Security number. For your protection, please do not include your account number or any personally identifiable information in your email, as this is not a secure channel. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager for the Plan. The app is available for download in the Apple and Google Play app stores. The University of Missouri will invest up to $40,000 on an annual basis in the MOST scholarship program. Complete the Employer OnlineRequest Form. 888-414-MOST (888-414-6678) It is not necessary to enter the -01, -02, -03, etc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. If you are not a Missouri taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in mutual funds, are not mutual funds. -Be a full-time student to be eligible for the scholarship. If you have questions about the MOST 529 Education Plan, you can reach our education savings specialists by phone, email, or mail. The University of Missouri will invest up to $40,000 on an annual basis in the MOST scholarship program. In November of 2006, the University of Missouriannounced the MOST Scholarship Program.

First, we're going to need some basic information. Ascensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services, LLC, serves as the Program Manager and Recordkeeping and Servicing Agent, and together with its affiliates, has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Plan, including administrative services and marketing. In order to qualify for the UM MOST Scholarships, students must: Any student meeting the above criteria is encouraged to apply for the UM MOST Scholarship. Theyre easy to set up, too.

It is a nine digit number and then has a -01, -02, or -03, etc. Criteria I am pleased that Missouri is at the forefront of developing this app that puts saving for education at your fingertips.. Awardees will be selected based on financial need.

How much could college cost in the future? Participants assume all investment risks, including the potential for loss of principal, as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. Opens in a new window, How much could college cost in the future? For more information about MOST Missouri's 529 Education Plan, download a Program Description, Privacy Policy, and Participation Agreement or request one by calling 888-414-MOST. For questions, appeals and other information, please contact: Director of Payroll and Tax

Be a full-time student to be eligible for the scholarship. 920 Main Street, Suite 900

The Missouri Education Program (the "Program Trust") is a trust created by the State of Missouri. The Vanguard logo is a registered trademark of The Vanguard Group, Inc. Ugift is a registered service mark. Includes all counties: Adair Andrew Atchison Audrain Barry Barton Bates Benton Bollinger Boone Buchanan Butler Caldwell Callaway Camden Cape Girardeau Carroll Carter Cass Cedar Chariton Christian Clark Clay Clinton Cole Cooper Crawford Dade Dallas Daviess DeKalb Dent Douglas Dunklin Franklin Gasconade Gentry Greene Grundy Harrison Henry Hickory Holt Howard Howell Iron Jackson Jasper Jefferson Johnson Knox Laclede Lafayette Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Linn Livingston Macon Madison Maries Marion McDonald Mercer Miller Mississippi Moniteau Monroe Montgomery Morgan New Madrid Newton Nodaway Oregon Osage Ozark Pemiscot Perry Pettis Phelps Pike Platte Polk Pulaski Putnam Ralls Randolph Ray Reynolds Ripley Saint Charles Saint Clair Saint Francois Saint Louis City Saint Louis County Sainte Genevieve Saline Schuyler Scotland Scott Shannon Shelby Stoddard Stone Sullivan Taney Texas Vernon Warren Washington Wayne Webster Worth Wright. Fill out our Employer Online Request Form and a MOST 529 representative will contact you. In order to qualify for the UM MOST Scholarships, students must: -Be a designated beneficiary of an account of the MOST 529 College Savings Plan that has been in effect for at least five (5) years as of the April 1 deadline for scholarships for the current academic year.

7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central time, Learn more on a variety of college savings topics, How much do I need to save? You can view statements and performance information online. A: No, the Tuition Settlement Scholarship is a separate program entirely, and qualifying individuals can find more information about that program at:www.umsystem.edu/ums/fa/tuition. A: We only need the first nine digits of your MOST account number in order to process your application. Copyright 2003-2022. Be in good academic standing to be eligible for the scholarship. Q: My MOST account number is more than nine digits. Recurring contributions are the easiest way to help your MOST 529 account grow and keep saving a priority. NOTE: If you are experiencing difficulties completing the APPLICATION FORM, please contact Harold Berndt at 573-882-6585 or via email at berndth@umsystem.edu. -Have high financial need as determined by a standard of need applied against the FAFSA; applicants will be selected according to their financial need. Other state benefits may include financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors. -Be in good academic standing to be eligible for the scholarship. Portfolio units are municipal securities. Money in MOST accounts can be used to pay for K-12 tuition, and trade, college, and graduate school tuition and expenses. Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced the launch of READYSAVE 529, a new education savings mobile application for MOST 529 account owners. Copyright | Accessibility | Equal Opportunity | Careers and Employment | Emergency Notification | Contact Us | Website Help | Report a broken/incorrect link, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Supplier Diversity and Small Business Development. Investment returns are not guaranteed, and you could lose money by investing in the Plan. Up to 80 scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to. The Curators of the University of Missouri. When you invest in MOST-Missouri's 529 Education Plan (the "Plan"), you are purchasing portfolio units issued by the Program Trust. The Plan has been implemented and is administered by the Missouri Education Program Board (the "Board"). 2022 Blackbaud, Inc. All rights reserved. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in this document; read and consider it carefully before investing. The scholarships are not automatically renewable for year to year; students are required to apply annually for the scholarships in order to be eligible to receive the scholarships. Participants assume all investment risks, including the potential for loss of principal, as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. Up to 80 scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to eligible applicants.