Governor Mike Parson announces additional A+ scholarship funding.

Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday that the A+ Scholarship program would be receiving additional funding.

The 10.1 million dollar addition will include 4.9 million in CARES Act funding and $5.2 million in supplemental funding that will be proposed in the Governor’s recommended budget.

From Governor Mike Parson’s Office, “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 funding to eligible high school graduates who plan on attending a public community college or technical school.