Financial Aid Programs BBC is an approved institution for administering various forms of financial aid to its students. For forms and further information concerning any of the programs, contact the Director of Financial Aid at (800) 228-5754.
PELL Grant Program Students attending BBC who are high school graduates or who have a GED may be eligible to participate in the PELL Grant Program. To apply, the student must complete a form called “Free Application for Federal Student Aid.” Copies of this application are available through high school counselors and libraries as well as the college Financial Aid Office.All undergraduate students who are working toward a degree are eligible to apply. Student eligibility is based primarily on financial need, which is determined by the US Department of Education formula applied consistently to all applicants. Within four to six weeks after applying, the student will receive notification of his/her award. Awards are based solely on the eligibility index provided by the federal government and the cost of attendance at BBC. The PELL Grant does not require repayment, however, its funds must be used solely for educational purposes.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) A campus-based Title IV grant program based on financial need.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Eligibility for this federal grant is based on high school academic performance as well as financial need and is awarded to eligible freshmen and sophomores. Second year ACG eligibility requires a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Direct Loan Program The Direct Loan Program (Stafford) is available for students who first apply for a PELL Grant. The Direct Stafford loan enables students to borrow directly from the federal government. The loan must be repaid. Payments begin six months after dropping below half time, graduation, or withdrawl from school. The student may be allowed ten years for repayment. The amount of payments depends upon the size of the debt. The funds received from a Direct Stafford loan must be used solely for educational purposes. Go to https://studentloans.gov to apply for a Direct Stafford loan or parent Direct PLUS loan. Entrance Counseling may be completed by following this link. Exit Counseling may be completed by following this link.
Veterans Administration Benefits The Instituion, an approved institution of higher learning by the State of Missouri, is eligible to train veterans and their dependents. You may contact the VA Assistant’s office at (800) 228-5754 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information and VA forms. Different types of G. I. Bill benefits are briefly outlined below:
• Chapter 30 This portion applies to persons entering military services after 30 June 1985 or those eligible under the old G. I. Bill (Chapter 34 noncontributory).
• Chapter 31 This portion deals with vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans.
• Chapter 32 This portion deals with the contributory educational assistance program, commonly referred to as “VEAP.” This program applies to veterans with qualifying service between 1 January 1977 and 30 June 1985.
• Chapter 35 This portion authorizes educational assistance to dependents and survivors of certain veterans who have serious disabilities as a result of their service, or who have died of a service-connected cause.
• Chapter 1606 Reserve Program: VA educational assistance is approved for selected reserve personnel who enlist, extend, or re-enlist for a total of at least six years after 1 July 1985. It also includes the National Guard.
Graduate Assistant Program
The Graduate School has a limited number of graduate assistant positions available. For information contact the Dean of the Graduate School at (417) 268-6054 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .