Scholarship

Scholarship

SML and MSSU have joined together to form an educational partnership.

Starting now, you can

"Learn

While

You

Earn."

Nowhere

else can you

drive your way to a degree. Through MSSU's

distance

learning

program,

drivers can

attend classes via the Internet while on the road!

What is this educational partnership?

It is an educational agreement between Sitton Motor Lines and Missouri

Southern State University

that

allows

you to

work on a college degree

while you continue to earn a great level of pay driving for

SML.

Who is eligible for the program?

You, as a full-time driver for SML, as well as your spouse or

child

anyone

in your immediate family is

eligible.

The

scholarship will only cover one

family member at a time.

What is the cost to the driver for the program?

Drivers signing up for the program face no costs directly from SML. As a

matter of fact, drivers in this

program are

paid

the exact same rate per

mile and receive the same benefits as all new SML

employees.

What scholarships are offered and what is covered within them?

SILVER SCHOLARSHIP

There will be a limited number of Silver Scholarships offered to a limited

number of drivers each

semester. The

Silver

Scholarship covers 50% of

tuition. The first semester, 6 credit hours are

covered.

all subsequent

semesters,

up to

12 credit hours are covered (24 credit hour maximum

per

year). The

SML scholarship committee

will review the

performance of

each recipient for scholarship

renewal at the

end of each semester with

these

minimum expectations:

1. Driver must average 9500 miles per month

2. Must maintain a "C" average in classes (2.0+ GPA)

3. Must maintain employment with SML.

GOLD SCHOLARSHIP

If a driver meets all requirements for the Silver Scholarship for one full

year, they will be eligible to

apply

for the

Gold

Scholarship. The Gold

Scholarship will pay 100% of tuition up to 12 credit hours

per

semester,

plus 100%

of book

rental costs. The Gold Scholarship will be awarded to

the top 10%

eligible candidates in our program.

What degree programs are available?

The following Associate and Bachelor degrees are available completely

on-line. A student would

never

have to

go to

the campus:

AS, Law Enforcement BS, Criminal Justice

BS, General Studies BS, Accounting

BS, Economics and Finance BS, International Business

BS, Marketing/Management BS, Health Science

BS, RN to BSN

I have current or prior college credit; can it transfer?

Yes, MSSU accepts transfer credit from all accredited universities and

colleges.

Can any of my work experience count towards a degree?

Yes, in some cases, work experience can equal college credit. You can

find more information about

this

MSSU's

web site at

www.mssu.

edu/lifelonglearning/portfolio/index.shtml

How much is tuition going to cost me?

MSSU tuition rates are continuously one of the lowest in the region.

Drivers receiving Silver

Scholarships

will be

responsible for 50% of tuition

plus books. The current (2007-2008) rate is $170

per

credit hour for

on-

line classes

$135 for on-site classes, assuming your family member

lives

nearby.

There may be

other fees, such as book

rental

(which is $6

per credit hour.) If you wish, SML

will work

with you to set up

a savings

plan that will pull a

portion of

your

check into an account to

ensure that

you

will have the

needed funds. You can also apply for a

payment

program

through

MSSU

at this

link

Now offering COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
to all drivers! (or their families)