Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentPrison Education
MDHEWD recognizes the benefits of post-secondary education for Missourians who are currently or formerly incarcerated. We are proud to partner with the Missouri Department of Corrections and colleges across the state who serve our students and help them on a path to stability and prosperity.
Schools Currently Operating in Prisons
Privately Funded Programs
Second Chance Pell Initiative
- Ashland University
- Central Methodist University
- Lincoln University
- Missouri State University - West Plains
- Ozarks Technical Community College
- Rockhurst University
Initiatives
Explore by Topic
- 15 to Finish
- Adult Learner Network
- Certified School Strategic Initiative
- Committee on Curriculum and Assessment
- Communities of Action
- Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42)
- Degrees When Due
- Equity in Missouri Higher Education
- Facility Review
- Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant
- Funding Opportunities for Institutions
- Higher Education Campus Security
- Math Pathways
- MDHEWD Department Transformation
- Military & Veteran Resources
- STEM
- Student Mental Health Taskforce
- Talent for Tomorrow
