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MCSEA's goal is to prepare and support Missouri's child support workforce.  The MCSEA scholarship is available to provide an opportunity for dedicated workers to develop customer service skills and an intimate knowledge of work processes. Please fill out the form below to apply for financial support for attendance to our Annual Conference.

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Family Support Division staff do not have to use annual leave to attend, however, as a voluntary training opportunity, the State will not reimburse attendees for mileage or meals.  You must obtain management approval to use the scholarship.

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Scholarship applications are accepted June 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026.  If you are awarded a scholarship, you must receive approval from your office management to attend.

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Notify MCSEA within 2 business days to accept or decline.

Notice to Applicants: Conference Cost and Scholarship Clarification

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PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

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The Missouri Child Support Education Association (MCSEA) wants to ensure all applicants clearly understand the conference costs and how scholarship awards apply.  Scholarships are awarded to current MCSEA Members (You must have completed an annual membership application and paid the $10 membership fee).

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Conference Cost
The total cost of the conference is $505 per person, which includes:

  • Registration fee: $175

  • Lodging fee: $330 (per room with two beds)

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What the Registration Fee Includes

  • The $175 registration fee covers:

  • Attendance for all four days of the conference

  • Access to any sessions you wish to attend

  • A swag bag with conference booklet

  • Networking events held after hours

  • Banquet and dance ticket

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If You Are Awarded a Scholarship for Registration Only (No Lodging)
If your scholarship covers registration only, you will not have any out‑of‑pocket expense.

 

If You Are Awarded a Scholarship (Registration + Lodging)
Your out‑of‑pocket cost depends on your rooming preference:

  • If you choose to share a room:  You will only be required to pay a $50 fee to help offset hotel costs.

  • If you choose to room alone: You will be required to pay half the cost of the room ($165) plus the $50 hotel fee, for a total of $215       payable at registration.

 

 

Summary of Amounts Due at Registration

  • Single‑person room: $215

  • Room sharing: $50 per person

  • Registration‑only scholarship: $0

 

If you have any questions about costs, lodging, or scholarship details, please feel free to reach out.

Scholarship Application

To register, please click the "Apply" link below. 

You must be a member of MCSEA by 09-15-2026 in order to be eligible to win a scholarship.

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You must have supervisory permission to attend; please do not submit this form until you have confirmed that you have permission to attend.

Please note, due to financial constraints, lodging is not guaranteed with all scholarships.  Some scholarships may be granted for Conference Registration ONLY.

Scholarship applications will be accepted June 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm. 

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Please note that late submissions will not be accepted this year.

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