Whats the difference between “engineering” and “pre-engineering?
” First-time freshmen pursuing an engineering degree at Missouri S&T begin their studies as an “engineering” major. However, students considering Missouri S&T’s transfer model programs from community colleges and other institutions that don’t offer their own engineering curriculum may begin their studies at those schools in a “pre-engineering” program with the intent to transfer to Missouri S&T or another accredited engineering program at a later date. Is a FAFSA form necessary? Yes. Students wanting to take advantage of the Engineering Loan Forgiveness Program must submit a FAFSA and accept an automatically-offered Stafford student loan during their freshman year. Are there financial-need qualifications for the program? No. The program is not tied to the ‘Expected Family Contribution’ calculated by the FAFSA. Is the program available to students at all universities and community colleges in the state of Missouri? Yes & No. If you’re planning to enroll next fall at an institution other
