A+ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
An A+ qualifying graduate earns scholarships which may be used to attend participating public community colleges, vocational/technical schools, or certain private 2-year vocational/technical schools. A+ eligibility is an achievement that can be listed on resumes and college applications. A+ graduates may qualify for competitively awarded, privately funded first year and transfer scholarships or incentive scholarships from 4-year institutions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for A+ eligibility upon graduation from high school, students must meet the following criteria:
● Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
● Enter into a written agreement with your high school prior to graduation.
● Attend an A+ designated high school for 2 years immediately prior to graduation. (There are military exemptions.)
● Graduate with an overall GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
● Have at least a 95% attendance record overall for grades nine through twelve (9-12).
● Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring, of which 25% percent (12.5 hours) may include job shadowing. Hours must be completed prior to graduation. Only A+ Office approved tutoring will be included in students’ A+ eligibility files.
● Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.
● File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (This may result in a zero award if a Pell grant is sufficient to cover all tuition and general fee charges.) The FAFSA must be completed before students can be awarded A+ scholarship funds.
● Meet one of the following college readiness indicators:
1. Have achieved a score of Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra I end of course exam
2. Meet other criteria as established annually by the MDHE.
An A+ qualifying graduate earns scholarships which may be used to attend participating public community colleges, vocational/technical schools, or certain private 2-year vocational/technical schools. A+ eligibility is an achievement that can be listed on resumes and college applications. A+ graduates may qualify for competitively awarded, privately funded first year and transfer scholarships or incentive scholarships from 4-year institutions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for A+ eligibility upon graduation from high school, students must meet the following criteria:
● Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
● Enter into a written agreement with your high school prior to graduation.
● Attend an A+ designated high school for 2 years immediately prior to graduation. (There are military exemptions.)
● Graduate with an overall GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
● Have at least a 95% attendance record overall for grades nine through twelve (9-12).
● Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring, of which 25% percent (12.5 hours) may include job shadowing. Hours must be completed prior to graduation. Only A+ Office approved tutoring will be included in students’ A+ eligibility files.
● Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.
● File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (This may result in a zero award if a Pell grant is sufficient to cover all tuition and general fee charges.) The FAFSA must be completed before students can be awarded A+ scholarship funds.
● Meet one of the following college readiness indicators:
1. Have achieved a score of Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra I end of course exam
2. Meet other criteria as established annually by the MDHE.