A+
The A+ Program is regulated by the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE).
The main emphasis of the program is to provide scholarship funds for eligible graduates who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private 2-year vocational/technical schools.
More information about the program can be found by clicking here to visit the official MDHE A+ page.
Please check this website frequently as policy and legislation is subject to change.
A+ scholarship money is contingent upon state funding.
A student can sign up for the A+ Program at any time between grades 9-11. 12th grade students must enroll no later than the beginning of the 2nd semester of the year so they have sufficient time to complete their tutoring hours. Early enrollment is encouraged since all of the requirements for the program date back to the first day of 9th grade.
Students who would like to enroll in the A+ program can pick up an agreement packet from the high school counseling office.
A+ Coordinator
Dr. Donnie Miller
417.256.6150 ext 1205
Registrar/A+/Transcripts
Mr. Justin Fullington
417.256.6150 ext 2028
High School Eligibility Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Enter into a written agreement with your high school prior to graduation.
- Attend a designated A+ high school for 2 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 overall for grades 9-12.
- Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring. 25% may include job shadobeforeor to graduation. All tutoring hours must be submitted during the academic year in which they are completed.
- Maintain a record of good citizenship which includes the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.
- Sign up for selective service if you are a male who has turned 18.
- Make a good faith effort to secure all available federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA.
- *Achieve a score of advanced or proficient on the Algebra I end of course exam or a higher level DESE approved end of course exam in the field of mathematics.
ACT Math Subscore
*If you meet all requirements except the Algebra I end of course exam requirement you may establish eligibility by achieving a combined ACT math subscore and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale.
ACT MATH SCORE 17 OR GREATER & GPA OF 2.5 OR HIGHER
ACT MATH SCORE 16 OR GREATER & GPA OF 2.8 OR HIGHER
ACT MATH SCORE 15 OR GREATER & GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER
Click here to see a list of eligible A+ community colleges and technical schools
4-year schools may offer their own type of scholarship to students who have completed the A+ program. This is decided by each individual school and can change from year to year. Please contact the admissions office of the school that you are interested in to see if they offer an A+ scholarship.
Click here to see a list of 4-year colleges that may offer an A+ scholarship
