{"id":1320,"date":"2024-04-05T09:39:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T14:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/?page_id=1320"},"modified":"2024-04-05T09:39:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T14:39:50","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1396 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How old do I have to be to attend the academy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-08-22T10:11:45-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1396\" href=\"#collapse-1-1396\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How old do I have to be to attend the academy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1396\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>At least 20 years old with an agency sponsorship, or 21 years old if unsponsored.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1298 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where are you located?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-04-05T09:16:28-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1298\" href=\"#collapse-1-1298\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where are you located?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1298\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We are located in Wilson Hall on the backside of the Missouri Western State University campus. If you enter the university&#8217;s main entrance from Mitchell Avenue, you will follow the circle drive all the way around campus until you are near the football stadium. We will be right across from the Baker Fitness Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1300 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are your office hours?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-04-05T09:17:10-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1300\" href=\"#collapse-1-1300\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are your office hours?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1300\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Our administrative office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Please call or email to make an appointment to meet with a staff member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1302 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long is the full-time academy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-04-05T09:17:43-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1302\" href=\"#collapse-1-1302\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long is the full-time academy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1302\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We have two full-time academy classes each year, running from January to June, and July to December.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1306 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How much does the academy cost?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-02T14:04:13-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1306\" href=\"#collapse-1-1306\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does the academy cost?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1306\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The cost for the academy is approximately $7,176 (In-State and Griffon Rate Waver Cost) and $7,788 (Out-of-State Cost)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1308 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the education requirements of the academy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-08-22T10:13:47-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1308\" href=\"#collapse-1-1308\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the education requirements of the academy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1308\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You only need a high school diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1310 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I apply to the academy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-02-02T14:05:16-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1310\" href=\"#collapse-1-1310\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I apply to the academy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1310\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You will fill out the online application here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/apply-now\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/apply-now<\/a>, and then you will provide us with your academy documents and supporting documents.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You will also be required to apply as a student at Missouri Western State University. You can apply as a non-degree seeking-personal enrichment student. If you are currently enrolled as a student, then you will not need to reapply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1314 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does the academy qualify for college credits?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-04-05T09:29:08-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1314\" href=\"#collapse-1-1314\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does the academy qualify for college credits?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1314\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, you will earn 18 credit hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1316 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Will I earn a college degree?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-04-05T09:29:39-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1316\" href=\"#collapse-1-1316\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I earn a college degree?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1316\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">No, upon successful completion of the academy, you will earn 18 credit hours that you can use toward completing an associate&#8217;s degree or a bachelor&#8217;s degree. Please schedule an appointment with an advisor in your respected department to discuss completing the degree requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1318 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is the academy covered by financial aid?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/academy\/author\/jguyer3\/\" title=\"Posts by jguyer3\" rel=\"author\">jguyer3<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-25T10:53:05-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1318\" href=\"#collapse-1-1318\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is the academy covered by financial aid?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1318\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Law Enforcement Academy is a certificate program, and we do not qualify for regular financial aid. However, applicants can apply for the Missouri Blue Scholarship, which covers approximately $6,000 of our tuition. Link to apply: <a href=\"https:\/\/apps1.mo.gov\/DPSRoster\/TrainingAcademyScholarshipApplication.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/apps1.mo.gov\/DPSRoster\/TrainingAcademyScholarshipApplication.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We also have two Scholarships: The Law Enforcement Academy scholarship and the Dan DeKraai Scholarship available. 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