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A+ Scholarship Program

    The A+ Scholarship was established in 1993 is for Missouri residents who graduate from a designated high school and attend participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. Students must meet merit requirements. The program covers full tuition on a last dollar basis. The program is funded through general state revenue and lottery revenue.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    1993

    Website Links 

    http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/aplusscholarship.php

    Promise Typology Category 

    State merit-based aid programs

    State 

    Missouri

    Residency Requirement 

    State

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    Two or More High Schools

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    No

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    1

    Program Offers Support Services 

    No