A+ Program
Northern Hills Christian Academy became an A+ School in 2024, further expanding the opportunities we offer our high school students. The A+ Scholarship program provides incentives for participating Missouri high schools to raise academic expectations and provide better career pathways for students.
BENEFITS OF A+
A+ Scholarship program is designed to help students pay for the cost of tuition and fees at Missouri two-year Community Colleges or Vocational-Technical Schools – This scholarship is applied after all other Federal grants and scholarships. (A+ is a gap filler scholarship)
Students have four years from the date of graduation to use the A+ Scholarship
Some Missouri four-year universities offer a scholarship to students who qualify for A+ - this is subject to change annually.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Sign an A+ Schools Agreement form any time before your senior year
Earn a Minimum 2.5 GPA by the end of Senior Year
Must have a 95% attendance rate by end of Senior Year
Good Citizenship throughout ALL four years of high school.
Must score Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra I EOC exam OR earn a qualifying score on the Math portion of the ACT
Must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
50 hours of unpaid tutoring
Must have attended a Missouri A+ designated school for 2 years prior to graduation
Must graduate from a Missouri A+ designated high school
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or lawfully present in the U.S.
See Missouri Department of Higher Education A+ website for specific details on how the A+ Scholarship Program works along with a current list of community colleges and technical schools participating in the A+ Program. Link is below.