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ExplorerE321
02-26-2007, 02:48 AM
I'm considering about applying tothe missouri eastern police academy in september. After getting some info on the training, i found out that the academy is six a little over six months and cost about $4,100 while i understand that this price is about right, i nearly fell out of the chair when i heard the recruiter say it. Here's my question: are there any state or federal grants that i can apply for to offset this cost other than having a p.d sponsor me? if you have any information. please contact me at

ptruesdale1@sbcglobal.net
Mystikal
02-26-2007, 02:50 AM
I searched for them when I was applying and had to pay. Most places will take the GI Bill if your former military but thats all I found. There was at one time a grant from the FBI that helped but everything that I was directed to led me to dead ends. The other option is to take out a private education loan.
ignignokt373
02-26-2007, 05:12 AM
If the academy is based at a College or University, you should be able to get State or Federal Financial Aid.

Mine was based at MW State Univeristy in St. Joe, MO, and we had a couple of people in my class get Financial Aid.

Best bet is to call the academy and ask.
KCSpartacus
02-27-2007, 09:33 PM
If the academy is based at a College or University, you should be able to get State or Federal Financial Aid.

Mine was based at MW State Univeristy in St. Joe, MO, and we had a couple of people in my class get Financial Aid.

Best bet is to call the academy and ask.

What academy class were you in?
ignignokt373
02-27-2007, 09:54 PM
I went through two academies at MO Worst.

The first one was in 93. It was a 120 and there were no class numbers then.

Second time through I was in Class 12......

I decided to go through and get 800 hour cert so I could move around the State better instead of being stuck as a 120 "Grandfathered Applicant."
KCSpartacus
03-02-2007, 11:20 AM
I went through two academies at MO Worst.

The first one was in 93. It was a 120 and there were no class numbers then.

Second time through I was in Class 12......

I decided to go through and get 800 hour cert so I could move around the State better instead of being stuck as a 120 "Grandfathered Applicant."
I'm in class 26 and its up to 944 hours.
ignignokt373
03-02-2007, 11:35 AM
I'm in class 26 and its up to 944 hours.

We did 820 hours or so.

PM me.