*Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

December 16, 2020

*Governor Parson Announces $10.1 Million in Additional A+ Scholarship Funding *

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* Today, Governor Mike Parson announced an additional $10.1 million for the A+ scholarship program, including $4.9 million in CARES Act funding and $5.2 million in supplemental funding to be proposed in the Governor's recommended budget.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more students to utilize the A+ program than originally anticipated in the states budget. As a result, community colleges are facing a shortfall of funding for the program.

COVID-19 has had far reaching impacts on our state, including higher education,* Governor Parson* said. Many students across Missouri rely on the A+ program, so we are excited to be able to announce this funding and help community colleges continue providing the full A+ scholarship for all students.

The A+ scholarship program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational or technical school as well as certain private two-year vocational or technical schools.

For more information on the A+ program, click here [ [link removed] ].

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*Contact: Kelli R. Jones*

Communications Director

Work: 573-751-0765

Mobile: 573-508-9072

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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