The A+ Program is a great way for Missouri students to pay for college! Students who complete all of the requirements of the A+ Program while in High School are eligible to take advantage of a full tuition benefit at a 2-year college (i.e. Mineral Area, Jefferson College, St. Louis Community College) and some technical schools throughout the state.
The requirements for the program are listed below.
The requirements for the program are listed below.
Student Requirements for the A+ Program:
- Have attended a designated A+ School for three consecutive years prior to high school graduation.
- Graduated from high school with an overall grade point average of 2.5 points or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Score “PROFICIENT” on the Algebra I EOC or meet the following criteria:
- 17 or greater on ACT Math and 2.5 GPA or greater
- 16 or greater on ACT Math and 2.8 GPA or greater
- 15 or greater on ACT Math and 3.0 GPA or greater
- Have at least a 95% attendance record overall for grades nine through twelve (9-12).
- Performed 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring for younger students; 25% of these hours can be completed as job shadowing in a field of the student’s choice. Tutoring is completed during your Senior year, and it is a credit-bearing course.
- Maintained a record of good citizenship and avoidance of the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.
- Students must complete the FAFSA prior to receiving A+ Funds.
- Male students must register with Selective Service at the age of 18
All you need to do is complete an A+ Program Agreement, and you are enrolled in the program!
| A+ Program Agreement |
