A+ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

A+ Scholarship Program Overview

This program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools.  Many 4-year Universities are also offering scholarships and incentives to A+ Scholarship Program graduates.
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How will your college know you are an A+ Graduate? 
They will know by your final high school transcript.  All you have to do is request your final transcript through Parchment to have your final transcript sent to your school(s) of choice.  If you meet all requirements, it will have an A+ Seal noting you are an A+ Graduate.  This is the official document proving your A+ eligibility. Please know that it takes some time for this to process.
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*If your school doesn’t note that you are an A+ graduate, talk to your admissions counselor first.

Benefits

  • Reimbursement for tuition and general fees* subject to legislative appropriation paid for by the state to any of Missouri's public community colleges, career technical schools and one private technical school. When state funds are available, students also can be reimbursed for up to 50% of their textbook purchases.
  • Incentives will be made available after the student has made a good faith effort to first secure all available federal post-secondary student financial assistance funds that do not require repayment. Parents must complete and send in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Parental income is NOT a criteria for A+ student incentive reimbursements. 
  • Students may receive this incentive for a maximum of six (6) semesters, must be enrolled as a FULL-TIME student and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the institution. Students are eligible to use the incentive for UP TO FOUR years after high school graduation.
  • All funds for the A+ Scholarship Pam are subject to yearly state budgetary appropriations.
  • Fees are limited to general fees that all students are required to pay. 
  • Funds become available semester following the student's graduation.

*Incentives portion of the A+ Scholarship Program is the sole responsibility of the State of Missouri.

Steps to Completing A+

  1. ​Complete the A+ Agreement and Tutor Training 
  2. Watch for announcements and posted bulletins for opportunities and sign up for tutoring in the A+ Office
  3. Tutor 50 hours; maintain 2.5 GPA, 95% attendance, and good citizenship; score proficient or advanced on the Algebra I or higher EOC. 
  4. Return all paperwork to A+ Office or log hours online on the Community Service and Tutoring Hours Log. ​​​Never assume that we have your hours—it is the student’s responsibility to turn in hours. 
  5. Senior Year (see documents & links tab)
            a.    Complete FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov from Oct. 1 - Feb. 1
                  b.    Register for Selective Service (All males who turn 18 prior 
                            to high school graduation).
                  c.    Meet all eligibility requirements by graduation
                  d.    Request a copy of your final transcript through parchment

Eligibility

The following criteria must all be met for eligibility in the A+ Student Financial Incentive Program:  
  1. Be a US citizen or a lawfully documented immigrant.
  2. Attend an A+ designated school for at least two years to graduation (A+ schools are state of Missouri only).
  3. Complete the Enrollment form to join Oak Park High School's A+.
  4. Attain an attendance rate of at least 95% by graduation.
  5. Earn at least a 2.5 cumulative, weighted grade point average by graduation (4-year colleges/universities may have higher minimum GPA requirement).
  6. Complete at least fifty (50) hours of unpaid tutoring and/or mentoring. Students may earn up to 12.5 hours of the 50 in a pre-approved job shadow, or 12.5 of pre-approved internship.
  7. Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoidance of unlawful use of drugs and alcohol. Students may not accumulate 10 days OSS for any reason.
  8. Score proficient or advanced on the Algebra I or higher level math end-of-course exam or meet the sliding ACT/GPA scale.
  9. Apply for federal financial assistance as early as Oct. 1 (Free Application for Federal Student Aid- FAFSA
  10. Register for Selective Service (All males who turn 18 prior to high school graduation).

Forms

Student Agreement Form​
Attendance Appeal Application 

A+ Team

Dr. Mike Dial
Assistant Principal
[email protected]
Missi Gegen
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
816-321-6393

Do you have questions?

Oak Park High School Counseling
825 NE 79th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64118 | Office (816) 321-5325