Missouri A+ is a merit program that may reimburse remaining tuition and general fees at participating public community colleges and technical schools after non-loan federal aid such as Pell is applied. For 2026–27, the published cap is $240 per credit hour or $8 per clock hour; it does not automatically pay program-specific fees, and state reimbursement may be reduced if appropriations are insufficient.
The pathway begins in high school: students must sign an agreement before graduation, attend a designated school for the required period, earn a 2.5 unweighted GPA, maintain 95% attendance, and complete 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring. Good citizenship and the state’s mathematics criterion also apply. Students should ask their school’s A+ coordinator to verify the transcript designation; there is no state paper application that replaces that confirmation.
In college, students must attend full time, pursue an eligible credential, file FAFSA each year, and maintain satisfactory progress. Eligibility generally expires 48 months after high-school graduation, upon earning an associate degree, or after exceeding 105% of program hours, whichever comes first. Aid does not transfer automatically: notify the state department if you change schools and confirm the post-Pell amount with the college so you do not count the same funds twice.
Before accepting aid, verify in writing who may apply, what costs it covers, whether it renews, and how it interacts with FAFSA and other scholarships. Confirm dates in the official portal and ask the college for your remaining net cost.
Read the program profile and FAFSA guide; ask for an individual review before committing.
A+ Scholarship Program 2026–27 — Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
Escuelas postsecundarias participantes — Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
A+ Schools — recursos de secundaria — Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates refer to the stated cycle and may change; verify the official portal and your institution’s financial-aid office before applying. A scholarship or grant may not cover housing, food, transportation, and every fee.
Verify the current cycle, remaining net cost, and any renewal or repayment obligations before accepting.
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A+ Scholarship Program
Missouri A+ is a merit program that may reimburse remaining tuition and general fees at participating public community colleges and technical schools after non-loan federal aid such as Pell is applied. For 2026–27, the published cap is $240 per credit hour or $8 per clock hour; it does not automatically pay program-specific fees, and state reimbursement may be reduced if appropriations are insufficient. The pathway begins in high school: students must sign an agreement before
State college scholarship and aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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