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-Emergency Resources-
Emergency: 911
Suicide Prevention (United States): 988 / 988 Lifeline
Suicide Prevention (International): Befrienders Worldwide
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-1800-366-8288 / S.A.F.E. Alternatives
Eating Disorders: National Eating Disorders Association
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 / 1800RUNAWAY
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 / National Child Abuse Hotline
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 / RAINN
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 / National Domestic Violence Hotline
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 / The Trevor Project
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-4357 / SAMHSA
Other resources: (For developing healthy lifestyles, including mental and emotional health) / Help Guide
To be eligible for assistance, you must meet the following requirements:
High School Students
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Enter into a written agreement with your high school prior to graduation.
- Attend a designated A+ high school for 2 years prior to graduation.
- 2020 High School Seniors and Forward who attended an A+ designated high school for any 2 years of the 4 years prior to high school graduation have met this requirement.
- In addition, regardless of graduation year, if one of the parents is a member of the military on active duty or has retired from the military and relocated to Missouri within one year of their retirement, the student is exempt from this requirement. However, they must attend an A+ designated high school in the school year immediately preceding graduation and meet all of the other high school eligibility requirements.
- Graduate from an A+ designated high school with an overall unweighted grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Have at least a 95% attendance record overall for grades 9-12.
- Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring, of which up to 25% may include job shadowing prior to graduation.
- High school policy may allow this criterion to be met up to 6 months beyond high school graduation in exceptional circumstances.
- Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol while in grades 9-12.
- Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra I end of course exam or a higher level DESE approved end-of-course exam in the field of mathematics.
- 2018 High School Seniors and Forward - If a student meets all of the eligibility requirements for their high school graduating class except the end of course exam requirement, they may establish eligibility by achieving a combined Pre-ACT or ACT math subscore and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale.
A student may achieve the qualifying score as a high school or postsecondary student. If the student achieves the score as a postsecondary student, they may be eligible for an award in the same term that they take the test provided that they established eligibility before the institution's reimbursement request is submitted.
Initial Postsecondary Students
- Enroll and attend full-time at a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or private two-year vocational/technical school. (Students who have a disability as defined by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and are unable to enroll full time because of their disability but are enrolled in at least six credit hours may be considered to be enrolled full time.)
- Be seeking a degree or certificate at the school in which you are enrolled.
- If you have already received an associate degree or baccalaureate degree you are not eligible for the A+ scholarship program.
- Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology or divinity.
- Not have a criminal record preventing receipt of federal Title IV student financial aid.
- Make a good faith effort to secure all available federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Students attending a school that does not participate in Title IV programs must complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator, which is a tool for estimating the level of need for federal financial aid.
- Achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point on a 4.0 scale at the end of the fall semester (or at the end of the initial payment period for non-semester- based programs) and otherwise maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by your school.
- Complete 12 semester credit hours or the equivalent (6 hours during the summer term) each term in which you receive an A+ award in order to maintain eligibility for the next term. Students in clock hour programs must complete 90% of the clock hours required for the applicable federal payment period.
FAFSA IS OPEN
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1st. Completing the FAFSA is the first step to qualifying for federal and state financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for college or trade school.
You can complete your application online at FederalStudentAid
Be sure to:
- Have your FSA ID created before you begin (both student and parent).
- Gather necessary documents such as your 2023 tax information and Social Security Number.
- Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible — some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis!
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the counseling office or visit https://studentaid.gov/help for support.
RTI/RTC Programs & Information:
Juniors & Seniors are offered the opportunity to attend Rolla Technical Institute & Center. The program offers multiple different programs that can include industry certifications and dual credit hours.
Students who are interested in attending RTI/RTC should apply in their Sophomore year and MUST be on track to graduate in order to be accepted.
Items marked with (*) denote dual credit offered in the program
Architectural & Mechanical Design
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing
Pathways to Engineering (PLTW)
Additional Information can be found on Rolla’s RTI/RTC website.
Testing Information
ACT
(American College Test)
The ACT is offered for Juniors to take during the year; second-semester signups are not free.
Additional information, such as locations, dates, and registry are available at ACT.
ASVAB
(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
The ASVAB is a multiple-choice test that determines a person’s success in military jobs and training. The ASVAB is given to anyone in their Junior year, and it covers knowledge in the areas of general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, math knowledge, electronics information, automation and shop information, and lastly mechanical comprehension.
Additional information can be found in the U.S. Army website.
EOC
(End Of Course)
The EOC is a standardized test given to determine the student’s comprehension of a specific subject.
Required EOC exams: Algebra 1, Biology, and Government
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-Emergency Resources-
Emergency: 911
Suicide Prevention (United States): 988 / 988 Lifeline
Suicide Prevention (International): Befrienders Worldwide
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-1800-366-8288 / S.A.F.E. Alternatives
Eating Disorders: National Eating Disorders Association
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 / 1800RUNAWAY
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 / National Child Abuse Hotline
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 / RAINN
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 / National Domestic Violence Hotline
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 / The Trevor Project
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-4357 / SAMHSA
Other resources: (For developing healthy lifestyles, including mental and emotional health) / Help Guide
-
To be eligible for assistance, you must meet the following requirements:
High School Students
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Enter into a written agreement with your high school prior to graduation.
- Attend a designated A+ high school for 2 years prior to graduation.
- 2020 High School Seniors and Forward who attended an A+ designated high school for any 2 years of the 4 years prior to high school graduation have met this requirement.
- In addition, regardless of graduation year, if one of the parents is a member of the military on active duty or has retired from the military and relocated to Missouri within one year of their retirement, the student is exempt from this requirement. However, they must attend an A+ designated high school in the school year immediately preceding graduation and meet all of the other high school eligibility requirements.
- Graduate from an A+ designated high school with an overall unweighted grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Have at least a 95% attendance record overall for grades 9-12.
- Perform at least 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring, of which up to 25% may include job shadowing prior to graduation.
- High school policy may allow this criterion to be met up to 6 months beyond high school graduation in exceptional circumstances.
- Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol while in grades 9-12.
- Have achieved a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra I end of course exam or a higher level DESE approved end-of-course exam in the field of mathematics.
- 2018 High School Seniors and Forward - If a student meets all of the eligibility requirements for their high school graduating class except the end of course exam requirement, they may establish eligibility by achieving a combined Pre-ACT or ACT math subscore and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale.
A student may achieve the qualifying score as a high school or postsecondary student. If the student achieves the score as a postsecondary student, they may be eligible for an award in the same term that they take the test provided that they established eligibility before the institution's reimbursement request is submitted.
Initial Postsecondary Students
- Enroll and attend full-time at a participating public community college or vocational/technical school, or private two-year vocational/technical school. (Students who have a disability as defined by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and are unable to enroll full time because of their disability but are enrolled in at least six credit hours may be considered to be enrolled full time.)
- Be seeking a degree or certificate at the school in which you are enrolled.
- If you have already received an associate degree or baccalaureate degree you are not eligible for the A+ scholarship program.
- Not be pursuing a degree or certificate in theology or divinity.
- Not have a criminal record preventing receipt of federal Title IV student financial aid.
- Make a good faith effort to secure all available federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Students attending a school that does not participate in Title IV programs must complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator, which is a tool for estimating the level of need for federal financial aid.
- Achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point on a 4.0 scale at the end of the fall semester (or at the end of the initial payment period for non-semester- based programs) and otherwise maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by your school.
- Complete 12 semester credit hours or the equivalent (6 hours during the summer term) each term in which you receive an A+ award in order to maintain eligibility for the next term. Students in clock hour programs must complete 90% of the clock hours required for the applicable federal payment period.
-
FAFSA IS OPEN
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1st. Completing the FAFSA is the first step to qualifying for federal and state financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for college or trade school.
You can complete your application online at FederalStudentAid
Be sure to:
- Have your FSA ID created before you begin (both student and parent).
- Gather necessary documents such as your 2023 tax information and Social Security Number.
- Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible — some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis!
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the counseling office or visit https://studentaid.gov/help for support.
-
RTI/RTC Programs & Information:
Juniors & Seniors are offered the opportunity to attend Rolla Technical Institute & Center. The program offers multiple different programs that can include industry certifications and dual credit hours.
Students who are interested in attending RTI/RTC should apply in their Sophomore year and MUST be on track to graduate in order to be accepted.
Items marked with (*) denote dual credit offered in the program
Architectural & Mechanical Design
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Electrical & Plumbing
Pathways to Engineering (PLTW)
Additional Information can be found on Rolla’s RTI/RTC website.
-
Testing Information
ACT
(American College Test)
The ACT is offered for Juniors to take during the year; second-semester signups are not free.
Additional information, such as locations, dates, and registry are available at ACT.
ASVAB
(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
The ASVAB is a multiple-choice test that determines a person’s success in military jobs and training. The ASVAB is given to anyone in their Junior year, and it covers knowledge in the areas of general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, math knowledge, electronics information, automation and shop information, and lastly mechanical comprehension.
Additional information can be found in the U.S. Army website.
EOC
(End Of Course)
The EOC is a standardized test given to determine the student’s comprehension of a specific subject.
Required EOC exams: Algebra 1, Biology, and Government
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