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Missouri A+ Program

The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. This is a Missouri scholarship and can only be used at approved Missouri two-year institutions.  Some four-year institutions offer small A+ scholarships for students meeting A+ criteria.  Students have 48 months (4 years) after the graduation date documented on the high school transcript to use these scholarship funds.  

Students must meet all A+ requirements to be eligible.  Detailed explanation of the requirements and various waivers can be located on the Missouri Department of Higher Education website:

 https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants/aplusscholarship.php

Basic Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or lawfully present in the U.S.

• Enter into a written agreement with an A+ high school prior to graduation

•  Have attended a designated A+ school for any two years prior to graduation.

• Graduate from an A+ designated high school with an overall unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

• Have at least a 95% attendance record for grades 9-12.

• Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring..

• Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.

• Achieve a score of Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra I End of course exam or a higher level DESE approved End of Course exam in the field of mathematics.  

Postsecondary Eligibility

• Enroll and attend full time (minimum of 12 semester credits) at a participating public community college or technical school in the state of Missouri. 

• Be seeking a degree that is not in theology or divinity. 

• Not have a criminal record preventing receipt of federal Title IV student financial aid. 

• Make a good faith effort to secure all available federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA.

• College GPA of a 2.0 for renewal each semester. 

• Complete 12 semester credit hours for renewal each semester.