MIssouri A+ Program
St. Teresa’s Academy is a State of Missouri A+ school. Students who are Missouri residents may apply for the A+ scholarship at various Missouri colleges and universities.
- Missouri resident for at least three years
- U.S. Citizen
- 95% average attendance (no more than five unexcused absences per semester while at STA)
- Cumulative GPA of 75.0, and 17 or higher on the math section of the ACT or cumulative GPA of 80.0, and 15 or higher on the math section of the ACT
- No SBRs for unlawful drug/alcohol use
- 50 hours of approved tutoring (unpaid) prior to May 1 of senior year. Tutoring must occur at an organization/school with a designated tutoring program and submitted at the end of each school year to be verified/recorded. Hours may be used from junior/senior service project, if applicable.
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in fall of senior year
- Be a degree/certificate-seeking, full-time student at a participating institution
- Additional requirements for renewal while in college will apply
Missouri A+ Scholarship amounts vary by institution. The scholarship is designed to cover tuition at a community/technical college. There are a number of Missouri colleges/universities that offer A+ Incentive scholarships; check individual institutional websites for details on amount, deadline, application, and if they are stackable with other scholarship offers.
Students may complete the application at any time during their high school career but no later than May 1 of their senior year (or earlier depending on A+ Scholarship application at college of choice). An application must be on file prior to turning in a tutoring log; logs must be turned in at the end of each school year for those hours to be applied for the 50-hour requirement. Counselors will record hours in PowerSchool. Return application to College Counseling.
All steps/deadlines must be met and approved by STA.
Continued state funding also must also be in place from the State of Missouri for the A+ Schools Program