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 state?s 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.?

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