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What Are Eligible Educational Expenses for the MOScholars Program?

Complete list of eligible and ineligible educational expenses for the MOScholars Program, plus vendor responsibilities and final expense determination rules.

Tuition and School Fees

  • Tuition at a qualified school

  • Required school fees

  • Tuition and fees for a private virtual school

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

  • Curriculum

  • Textbooks required by a qualified school

  • Required course materials, educational workbooks, and instructional resources

Tutoring and Educational Services

  • Individual tutoring

  • Small-group tutoring

  • Academic intervention services

  • Subject-specific instruction

  • Supplemental educational support

Educational Therapies

  • Speech therapy

  • Occupational therapy

  • Physical therapy

  • Behavioral therapy

  • Services provided by licensed educational aides or paraprofessionals

Testing and Assessment Fees

  • Nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement tests

  • Advanced Placement (AP) examinations

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations

  • College admission examinations (ACT, SAT, AP Exams, IB Exams)

Technology and Educational Devices

  • Computers

  • Laptops

  • Tablets

  • Assistive technology

  • Other approved educational technology

Technology must support the student's educational needs. Smartphones are not eligible purchases under MOScholars Program rules.

Public School Services

  • Individual classes

  • Extracurricular programs

  • Other qualifying educational services provided by a public school

Summer and After-School Programs

  • Summer education programs

  • Specialized after-school education programs

  • Academic enrichment, reading intervention, STEM, and credit recovery programs

Transportation

Mileage reimbursement for transportation to and from a qualified school. Reimbursements are subject to program requirements and applicable mileage limitations.

Ineligible Expenses

  • Consumable educational supplies (paper, pens, pencils, markers)

  • Tuition at a private school located outside Missouri

  • Payments or reimbursements to certain family members

  • Smartphones

  • Products or services that do not support a student's educational needs

All purchases are subject to review. The Missouri State Treasurer retains final authority regarding the allowable use of MOScholars funds.

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