The A+ Schools Program's student financial incentives encourage students to stay in school by providing a clearer path to the pursuit of workplace skills or higher education. Financial incentives come in the form of reimbursements for all tuition costs not covered by federal aid programs. The program covers 50% of book costs as well. Financial incentives serve as a mechanism to reach the program's other goal of creating an intensive partnership among high schools, community colleges, students, businesses, communities, etc. This is done through the student eligibility rules; the financial awards can only be used at Missouri's public community colleges or vocational or technical schools, students must volunteer 50 hours to tutor or mentor younger students, etc. This guide also provides brief breakdowns on each of Missouri's public community colleges tuition costs, typical scholarship awards, important contact information, etc.
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Background and Context
In many states, recent legislation or gubernatorial priorities have focused attention on increasing access for high school students to post-secondary options. Small learning communities, advisory systems, individual learning plans, AP and IB classes, dual enrollment programs, exit exams, and the push to increase rigor of high school classes and graduation requirements are approaches states use to guide students through graduation and help them make successful transitions into college.
