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A+ Program

Graduating BHS seniors who meet the A+ Scholarship requirements are eligible for two years tuition at any Missouri public community college or vocational or technical school. In order to meet these requirements students must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Enter into a written agreement with your high school prior to graduation.
  • Attend a designated A+ School for two consecutive years prior to graduation.
  • Graduate from an A+ designated high school with an overall unweighted grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Maintain at least a 95% High School Attendance Record for Grades 9-12
  • Score Proficient or Advanced on Algebra I (or higher) End of Course Exam, or other MDHE approved mathematics exam. 
  • Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring, of which up to 25% may include job shadowing prior to graduation.
  • Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.
  • File the FAFSA (Federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • Males students must register for Selective Service at age 18.
  • Attend a Missouri public community college or post-secondary vocational or technical school on a full-time basis and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher 
  • 2018 High School Seniors and Forward - If a student meets all of the eligibility requirements for their high school graduating class except the end of course exam requirement, they may establish eligibility by achieving a combined Pre-ACT or ACT math subscore and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale.

ACT Score to GPA Requirement

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