become a mentor

become a
mentor

For many rural students, the path to college feels overwhelming. Applications, financial aid, and choosing the right school can be intimidating — and without guidance, too many give up before they begin.

For many rural students, the path to college feels overwhelming. Applications, financial aid, and choosing the right school can be intimidating — and without guidance, too many give up before they begin.

That’s where you come in.

Help students see what’s possible by showing them the path you took.

share your story

Share your journey and provide others a roadmap of their own.

Help students see what’s possible by showing them the path you took.

share your story

Share your journey and provide others a roadmap of their own.

Help students see what’s possible by showing them the path you took.

share your story

Share your journey and provide others a roadmap of their own.

Be a Role Model

Provide perspective that only comes from someone who’s been there.

Be a Role Model

Provide perspective that only comes from someone who’s been there.

Be a Role Model

Provide perspective that only comes from someone who’s been there.

Make It Personal

Through check-ins, you’ll be a trusted voice students can turn to.

Make It Personal

Through check-ins, you’ll be a trusted voice students can turn to.

Strengthen
Communities

Through check-ins, you’ll be a trusted voice students can turn to.

First-generation impact

Many students in rural communities will be the first in their family to attend college. Your mentorship helps them take that leap.

Bridge the gap

You’ll provide knowledge and encouragement that students often can’t get elsewhere.

Lasting change

By investing a little time, you’re helping grow the next generation of leaders, teachers, and professionals for rural Missouri and beyond.

How It Works

We match mentors with rural high school students based on shared interests, backgrounds, and career goals. You’ll receive support, resources, and training to make mentoring impactful and meaningful.

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Let’s connect

You have questions, we have answers.

©2025 Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Let’s connect

You have questions, we have answers.

©2025 Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Let’s connect

You have questions, we have answers.

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