A+ Scholarship Program
The A+ Scholarship helps students pay for college by covering tuition at certain public community colleges or career/technical schools.
Review the tabs below to learn more about this wonderful option to reduce the cost of postgraduate schooling.
- Eligibility Requirements
- Steps to Join the A+ Scholarship Program
- After Joining the A+ Program
- Tutoring Hours
- Community Service Hours
- Using the A+ Scholarship Funds
- A+ Forms
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for A+ Program, students MUST meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (need SSN or ARN and the ability to file a FAFSA)
- Submit the Participation Agreement (online form) by February 1 of your senior year of high school.
- Attend a designated A+ high school for 2 years before graduation.
- South High is a designated A+ school
- South High is a designated A+ school
- Graduate with an overall unweighted grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Have at least a cumulative 95% attendance record overall for grades 9-12.
- Performing at least 50 hours of unpaid Parkway tutoring or mentoring, of which up to 25 hrs might include unpaid community service with a non-profit organization.
- Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol while in grades 9-12. This includes no more than 9 days of suspension throughout high school.
- Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra I end-of-course exam (EOC) OR a higher level DESE-approved end-of-course exam in the field of mathematics.
- The math section of your PreACT or ACT can also be used, if needed.
- See chart on the official A+ Scholarship website here to see what scores meet this requirement. (The chart is located underneath the "Am I Eligible?" Section
Steps to Join the A+ Scholarship Program
- Review these Tutor Training slides
- Complete this Participation Agreement
Students need to be logged on to their Parkway Google account in order to access the Participation Agreement Form
IMPORTANT - The Participation Agreement MUST be completed by FEBRUARY 1st of your senior year of high school
- After completing both steps, you, your parents, and Mrs. Klawiter (A+ Program Coordinator) will receive confirmation of your successful enrollment in the A+ program.
After Joining the A+ Program
- Review the "Tutoring & Mentoring Handbook"
- Use these log sheets to track your hours.
- IMPORTANT: Return log sheets to Mrs. Klawiter (A+ Program Coordinator) by MAY 1 of your Senior Year
- IMPORTANT: Return log sheets to Mrs. Klawiter (A+ Program Coordinator) by MAY 1 of your Senior Year
- Monitor the status of your eligibility requirements in your Infinite Campus account. Click "More" in the left side navigation menu, then choose "A Plus".
- NOTE: All students will see "Not Yet Eligible" on the A+ tab until second semester senior grades are posted.
This is because the program needs to check your FINAL GPA and attendance before deciding if you qualify.
- NOTE: All students will see "Not Yet Eligible" on the A+ tab until second semester senior grades are posted.
Tutoring Hours
Out of the required 50 volunteer hours, at least 25 hours must be spent tutoring or mentoring. You’re also allowed to do all 50 hours as tutoring or mentoring if you choose.
For hours to count as "tutoring/mentoring" it must be on Parkway property AND with a supervising Parkway staff member
You may Use these log sheets to track your hours.
Here are the most current tutoring opportunities:
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6th Grade Camp Cabin Leader: 25-26 6th Grade Camp Cabin Leader Application All applications should be submitted by September 19th, 2025 to be considered for fall camp dates; January 16th, 2026 to be considered for Spring dates. Cabin Leaders who are enrolled in the A+ Scholarship Program will earn all 50 of their tutoring hours by leading one full outdoor camp session.
- Math Tutors for South Middle School
- Parkway/Rockwood Adventure Club (to count for A+ you would have to be unpaid/volunteer!)
- PATH (Peers Advocating for Total Health)
- PE Mentor, Music Mentor, Tech Mentor, Theater Mentor, Visual Arts Mentor - check with your counselor to see if a mentor class will fit into your Jr/Sr schedule
- A+ Cadet Tutoring section of Cadet Teaching - check with your counselor to see if this might fit into your Sr schedule (must be tutoring/mentoring other students to count)
- Peer tutoring - must be on Parkway property with a Parkway staff member supervising your time. This includes tutoring in our EIA Study Lounge on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school! See Mrs. Klawiter for more details.
- Parkway Summer Tutoring - students have an opportunity to sign up to serve as a teacher's assistant in our South area elementary summer program. Sign-up is usually in the spring and fulfills your required tutoring hours if you attend each day of the session.
Community Service Hours
To count as "community service" hours, the work must be unpaid and done for a non-profit organization.
You can only count up to 25 hours of community service toward the A+ requirement. That means you still need to complete at least 25 hours of tutoring or mentoring to reach the full 50 hours needed for A+ eligibility.
You may use these log sheets to track your hours.
Here is a list of agencies that PSH students have served in the past:
- Parkway Food Pantry
- St. Louis County Library
- Butterfly House
- Humane Society of Missouri
- Missouri House Rabbit Society of St. Louis
- St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center
- Jewish Community Center
- KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) St. Louis
- Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
- Friends of Kids with Cancer
- Ready Readers
- Artists First
- St. Louis Area Foodbank
- United Way
- Volunteer Nation
- Volunteer Match
- Volunteer Crowd - create a free account to search for opportunities
- A+ Volunteer Opportunities page
Using the A+ Scholarship Funds
Review the Tabs below to learn how to use the A+ Scholarship at the school you plan to attend
At STLCC
If you meet all the A+ Program requirements*, your final transcript will have the A+ seal on it.
* NOTE: All students will see "Not Yet Eligible" on the A+ tab of Infinite Campus until second semester senior grades are posted. This is because the program needs to check your grades and attendance for 2nd semester of your senior year, before deciding if you qualify.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to attend STLCC using the Missouri A+ program.
- Apply to STLCC
- Complete Accuplacer or ACT test
- Complete FAFSA, APLUS contract and all Financial Aid Requirements by STLCC published deadline
- Complete registration and enroll for classes
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Renew participation as required
At SCC
If you meet all the A+ Program requirements*, your final transcript will have the A+ seal on it.
* NOTE: All students will see "Not Yet Eligible" on the A+ tab of Infinite Campus until second semester senior grades are posted. This is because the program needs to check your grades and attendance for 2nd semester of your senior year, before deciding if you qualify.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to attend SCC using the Missouri A+ program.
- Complete an SCC Application for Admission.
- Be seeking a financial aid-eligible degree or certificate at SCC.
- Submit your official high school transcript with your A+ seal graduation date to SCC.
- Transfer students must also submit their college transcripts and a Request for Evaluation of Transfer Credit form.
- Complete your FAFSA by the deadlines below to avoid prepaying your tuition and fees.
- Submit any additional verification documents requested by the Department of Education. (You will be notified via the mySCC Portal if your application must be verified prior to processing.)
- Sign and accept your financial aid offer letter.
- Enroll in the Nelnet Deferred Payment Plan.
At JeffCo
If you meet all the A+ Program requirements*, your final transcript will have the A+ seal on it.
* NOTE: All students will see "Not Yet Eligible" on the A+ tab of Infinite Campus until second semester senior grades are posted. This is because the program needs to check your grades and attendance for 2nd semester of your senior year, before deciding if you qualify.
To use your A+ Scholarship at Jefferson College, you must:
- Complete an application for admission;
- Be seeking a certificate or degree at Jefferson College;
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with Jefferson College’s school code (002468) and submit any requested verification documents;
- Submit your official final high school transcript stamped with the official A+ Seal to the Admissions Office;
- If transferring from another postsecondary institution, submit official college transcript(s) and complete the A+ Request for Reinstatement;
- Register and attend full-time, defined as:
- 12 or more credit hours, fall and spring semesters
- 6 or more credit hours, if you choose to enroll in the summer semester
At Technical College
If you meet all the A+ Program requirements*, your final transcript will have the A+ seal on it.
To start receiving your A+ scholarship money, you’ll need to:
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Send your final transcript to the Missouri Technical college you plan on attending. See instructions for requesting a final transcript HERE.
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Review the Technical College's A+ Program website to complete any additional documents requested by the school.
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Complete and submit the 2026-27 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
See instructions on completing the FAFSA HERE
* NOTE: All students will see "Not Yet Eligible" on the A+ tab of Infinite Campus until second semester senior grades are posted. This is because the program needs to check your grades and attendance for 2nd semester of your senior year, before deciding if you qualify.
Summer After Graduation
Not attending an A+ affiliated college/university, but want to take some college classes for free?
Missouri community colleges will allow students to use their A+ funds for summer enrollment ONLY in the summer semester immediately following a student's high school graduation.
If you are a graduating senior and would like to take advantage of free credit hours this summer, please review the "A+ Program Summer" information at the community college in which you plan to enroll.
NOTE - You will need to complete a FAFSA for the 25-26 school year, since the summer semester is considered part of that school year.
Learn More About A+ Program at JeffCo
Learn More About A+ Program at STLCC
Learn More About A+ Program at SCC
At a 4 yr College
Although the A+ Program is for Missouri, 2-year public community colleges and trade/Technical schools, some 4-year colleges offer smaller scholarships (ie$500+ scholarships) for A+ Program eligible graduates. A list of some of those opportunities may be found here.
If you are attending a 4-year Missouri institution that has an A+ scholarship opportunity available, you must check with that school to see if they require any separate paperwork/documentation to earn that award.
A+ Forms
- PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (online form): this need to be completed in order to officially be enrolled in the program. You can also request a hard copy from your school counselor
- A+ HOURS LOG SHEET (pdf) : you do not need to submit this form if you are earning hours by cadet teaching or enrolling in a "mentor" class
Questions?
Contact PSH's A+ Coordinator: Leigh Klawiter
Email Address: lklawiter@parkwayschools.net
State Website: A+ Website (MO Dept of Higher Ed)