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The Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) strives to coordinate higher education policy that fosters a quality post-secondary system, as well as to increase participation in Missouri’s public institutions. Primary responsibilities include:
Identification of statewide planning for higher education, Evaluation of student and institutional performance, Review of institutional missions, Development of specialization among institutions, Submission of a unified budget request for public higher education to the governor and the Missouri General Assembly, Administration of a state­wide post-secondary technical education program, Establishment of guidelines to promote student transfer among institutions, Approval of new degree programs offered by public colleges and universities, Administration of the Proprietary School Certification Program, Policy setting for and administration of student financial assistance programs.
In addition, the MDHE conducts outreach activities to increase awareness among Missourians regarding opportunities for post-secondary education and student financial assistance. Through its financial literacy activities and student loan default prevention initiatives, the MDHE also strives to help students avoid accumulating credit card and other types of debt as well as avoid defaulting on their educational loans. Visit the website at https://dhewd.mo.gov/