Discover Education for All
In partnership with OACAC, the Discovery Center is offering world-class educational programming at a reduced scholarship rate for qualifying OACAC families. Learn more about our education programs by clicking the icons below:
Qualifications:
Eligible scholarship participants must be at or below 125% of the federal poverty line. Eligibility can be determined at either a monthly or annual income:
2020 Poverty Line Annual Income
| Household/Family Size | 125% |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,950 |
| 2 | $21,550 |
| 3 | $27,150 |
| 4 | $32,750 |
| 5 | $38,350 |
| 6 | $43,950 |
| 7 | $49,550 |
| 8 | $55,150 |
| 9 | $60,750 |
| 10 | $66,350 |
2020 Poverty Line Monthly Income
| Household/Family Size | 125% |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,329 |
| 2 | $1,796 |
| 3 | $2,263 |
| 4 | $2,729 |
| 5 | $3,196 |
| 6 | $3,663 |
| 7 | $4,129 |
| 8 | $4,596 |
| 9 | $5,063 |
| 10 | $5,529 |
Ready to Apply?
Applicants will need to complete an intake assessment with the OACAC Neighborhood Center. Please contact Kathy Moore at kmoore@oac.ac or at 417-873-3374 for more information. All questions regarding program eligibility should be directed to OACAC and not the Discovery Center; the Discovery Center does not determine and cannot answer questions regarding program eligibility.
This project/program is funded 100% at $315,250 with federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services.
I understand that submitting an approval form is not a guarantee of my enrollment in the educational programming at the Discovery Center. I understand it is a determination of income eligibility and that I must contact staff at the Discovery Center of Springfield to complete the process for a determination regarding enrollment. I understand that if I do not complete the process as specified by either OACAC or the Discovery Center of Springfield that my application for assistance under this partnership will be null and void. I understand that the Discovery Center of Springfield staff retain the right to refuse enrollment based on their educational programming criteria.
