KVC Missouri and Missouri Valley College Partner to Expand Access to Employee Education
KVC Missouri and Missouri Valley College (MVC) have announced a new partnership designed to expand access to higher education for KVC Missouri employees and their families. Through MVC’s Orange Carpet Agreement, this collaboration supports workforce development while helping make postsecondary education more affordable.
Education Benefits Available Through the Partnership
Through the Orange Carpet Agreement, eligible KVC Missouri employees and their families can take advantage of several education-related benefits, including:
- Waived application fees
- A $50 per credit hour discount for MVC online programs
- A $10,000 residential scholarship for dependents of KVC Missouri employees
These benefits help make tuition costs more comparable to public institutions while offering flexible program options designed to fit working professionals and families. Employees can explore available degree and certificate programs directly on Missouri Valley College’s website.
Strengthening Workforce Development and Behavioral Health Education
This partnership brings together KVC Missouri, a leader in behavioral health and child welfare services, and Missouri Valley College, a respected higher education institution. Each year, the organizations plan to collaborate on opportunities that support behavioral health education and strengthen the nonprofit workforce across Missouri.
By investing in education and professional development, the partnership helps build a more knowledgeable, skilled workforce that benefits employees, organizations and the communities they serve.
Learn More
Employees interested in learning more about the partnership and available programs can contact:
Derek Bohnsack
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Missouri Valley College
660-831-4212
Education plays a vital role in strengthening both individual career pathways and the broader behavioral health workforce. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to learning, growth and long-term community impact.
About KVC Missouri
With more than 20 locations, including five regional campuses in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia and St. James, KVC Missouri is the state’s most comprehensive children’s mental health and family services provider. The nonprofit has a legacy of caring that stretches back to the early 1800s. Today, KVC Missouri provides family strengthening services, foster care, outpatient and residential children’s mental health treatment, K–12 therapeutic education, therapeutic wilderness programs and more. Through its broad continuum of care, KVC Missouri offers innovative, high-quality care models, clinical expertise and exceptional outcomes, including groundbreaking work in trauma-informed care.
About Missouri Valley College
Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Situated on a beautiful 150-acre campus, the college is close to major cities like Kansas City and Columbia while remaining small enough to foster a close-knit, family-like community. For nearly 130 years, Missouri Valley has offered a spirited and supportive atmosphere for high-achieving students and faculty alike.
