If you participated in this summer's Missouri Boys State or Missouri Girls State program, you have a great opportunity to earn college credit. Qualified participants will be contacted by Lindenwood University, via email and regular mail following the program with registration information.
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must meet the criteria below to qualify:
- Successfully complete the entire week. Citizens who leave the program for any reason will not be eligible for college credit.
- Actively participate in the academic portion of the program (special assemblies, schools of instruction, and governmental activities). Daily newspapers, city and county reports, ballots, and counselor reports will be used to assess each citizen’s participation. It must be evident that the citizen is attempting to be an active participant by running for governmental/political office, seeking appointments, supporting campaigns for office, reporting for newspapers, etc.
- Citizens must earn at least a 70% on all examinations.
- Citizens must complete an essay or chart summarizing and reflecting on their personal participation and what was learned from Missouri Boys State or Missouri Girls State.
If you meet the qualification criteria but did not receive notification from Lindenwood University, please contact Nicole Sullivan at boysandgirlsstate@lindenwood.edu.
More Information
Options
Option I, for 2 credit hours:
There is no additional work required for this option since all work for this option was completed during your week-long MBS/MGS experience at Lindenwood University. You must complete the enrollment process to receive a passing, “P”, grade. Transcripts may be requested after October 1, 2022. Please follow the instructions on the "How to Enroll" menu option below to complete your registration. For more information about this option, please review the course syllabus.
Option II, for 3 credit hours:
This option requires participation in an online 8-week course during the Spring 2023 semester. Students will research and write a three- to five-page proposal about policy issues facing state or local government in addition to participating in online discussion boards. For more information about this option, please review the course syllabus. You will need access to an Internet-ready device (e.g., laptop) and the Internet to complete this option, as all work will be completed online. Inquiries regarding proposal topics, grades, etc., should be sent via email to Dr. Barbara Hosto-Marti at bhostomarti@lindenwood.edu.
If you choose this option, you must complete the enrollment process in the Fall to take this course in the Spring following the program. Credits will be awarded for the Spring 2023 semester and transcripts will be available after May 2023.
How to Enroll
You should have received a copy of either the MBS or MGS registration form in the mail following the program. If not, please print and mail with your payment (for Option I) to the following address:
Lindenwood University
Attn: Nicole Sullivan for MBS/MGS College Credit
209 S Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301To complete your enrollment, you must request to have your official high school transcript submitted to Lindenwood University’s Admissions Office to complete your registration file. If your GPA falls between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale), you must provide a letter of recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor giving Lindenwood University permission to enroll you in either college credit option. If you have been home-schooled, a letter of recommendation may be provided from your parent/legal guardian.
Deadlines
Option I - Enrollment deadline is September 1, 2022.
Option II - Enrollment deadline is November 1, 2022.
An email confirmation will be sent to you within 7 days of enrollment.
Pay Bill
How much do these credits cost?
Tuition for this special college credit opportunity is a flat $100 per credit hour. This is a savings compared to our regular undergraduate tuition rate.
Total tuition cost for credit option I is $200, which is due in full with registration by September 1, 2022.
Total tuition for credit option II is $300 due by December 15, 2022.
Refunds are not allowed once application has been processed. Payments should be made out to Lindenwood University.
How do I pay my tuition bill?
For Option I, tuition needs to be sent in with your registration form. Payments can be made by check or money order, and can be mailed to the following address:
Lindenwood University
Attn: Nicole Sullivan for MBS/MGS College Credit
209 S Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301For Option II, Lindenwood will mail a paper statement to your home address in November 2022. Payments can be made by check or money order.
Financial aid is not available for this college credit option. Delinquent accounts will be sent to a collections agency.
Scholarship
Students who have participated in the Missouri Boys State or Missouri Girls State program and successfully completed either the 2 or 3-credit hour course, qualify for a $1,000 annual scholarship ($500 per Fall/Spring semester, renewable for up to 8 semesters) if admitted to Lindenwood University for their freshman year. For scholarship renewal, students must maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.0 and reside in on-campus housing. Scholarship renewal eligibility will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. This scholarship can be stacked on top of additional merit awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Boys and Girls State college credit similar to dual credit?
No, these credits are offered for college credit only. - I mailed the credit registration form on the day it was due; will it be accepted?
Yes, as long as the form is postmarked by the deadline, it will be accepted. - I missed the registration deadline; can I still apply for the credits?
No, deadlines are strongly enforced. - I changed my mind; can I switch between options?
No, switching between options is not allowed. Once your registration has been processed, you will be locked in that option. - Are these credits transferable?
Transfer policies vary by institution, by your chosen major and whether you have a minor. Contact the institution you are planning to attend to verify the transferability of these credits. Only the receiving institution can confirm if, and how these credits will be accepted. You may want to send the course syllabus to your academic advisor for content evaluation. These credits are recorded as PS 19001 Special Topics: Summer Workshop in State and Local Government (2 credits) and PS 19002 Special Topics: Workshop in State and Local Government (3 credits). - I applied and paid for the college credits but later found out the institution I'm planning to attend won't accept the credits. Can I get a refund?
Tuition is non-refundable. Students are responsible for verifying the transferability of these credits prior to registration as policies vary by institution and major/minor chosen. - I earned the credits and need to transfer them to my future or current college; how do I do that?
To transfer your credits out, you will need to request and pay for an official transcript. Transcripts can be requested after October 1, 2022 for the 2-credit course and May 2023 for the 3-credit course. More information for requesting your transcript.
