Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

A+ Scholarship Program

Merit + needScholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award
Reimburses the unpaid balance of tuition and general fees after federal aid; 2026-2027 cap $240 per credit hour or $8 per clock-hour
Deadline
No single application deadline stated; FAFSA must be completed annually.
How to apply
Meet A+ requirements at a designated A+ high school, then file the FAFSA and enroll full-time at a participating school.
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
  • The FAFSA (or CSS Profile)
Who can apply
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who attend a designated A+ high school for 2 years before graduation with at least 95% attendance in grades 9 to 12, an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher, 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring, good citizenship, and proficient or advanced Algebra I end-of-course score (alternative ACT/GPA pathways exist).
Good to know
Only for participating public community colleges or vocational/technical schools (and certain private two-year technical schools). Last-dollar award after federal aid. Eligibility ends 48 months after high school graduation or at associate degree.
Details
Service