Financial Aid
A+ SchoolsGoals of an A+ School
• To ensure that all students graduate high school. • To ensure that students complete a selection of high school studies that is challenging and has identified learning expectations. • To ensure that all students proceed from high school graduation to a college, post secondary vocational or technical school, or high wage job with work-place skill development opportunities. Benefits of Participation Money for tuition to attend a public community or technical college in Missouri. * Opportunity to learn about jobs at the place of business as well as in the classroom * College credits while still in high school. * Tutoring and mentoring experience * Career pathways to prepare for an occupation with additional training upon graduation. * Encouragement to attend school regularly and work hard. * Experience using computers and other modem equipment to solve problems. Financial Incentives Ava High School has met the goals and requirements of the A+ Program and has been designated an A+ School. Graduates of Ava High School are eligible for state reimbursement for the cost of tuition to any Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school provided they meet the following requirements and funding is available: Eligibility Requirements ** Attended a designated A+ Schools for three consecutive years prior to graduation. Transfer students must enroll in Ava High School by September membership count of their sophomore year. ** Maintained a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. ** Sudents must score Advanced or Proficient on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam or a higher level DESE approved EOC exam in the field of mathematics OR Students must meet all of the eligibility requirements except the EOC requirement, the student may establish eligibility by achieving a combined ACT math sub score and high school GPA in accordance with the following scale:
*** Students who sign an agreement for the A + Program are to maintain good citizenship during the contract period. (Special cases outside the contract time involving serious violations will be subject to review.) *** Students who violate the district’s Drug / Alcohol / Substance Policy will follow the outlined consequences. *** Other violations of the District’s Discipline Policy will be reviewed by the Assistant Principal and the A+ Coordinator each semester using the following guidelines:
• A warning statement will be issued to the student’s parent/guardian placing the student on probation for 90 days at which time no additional referrals can occur. Students on probation are required to attend a conference with the A+ Coordinator and Assistant Principal. Parents are encouraged to attend this conference. • Notify the student’s parent / guardian of the student’s removal from the A+ Program. Appeals may be made to the Citizenship Appeals Committee The Assistant Principal will update each student’s citizenship status on a semester basis with the A+ Coordinator. The updated information will be used to fulfill the citizenship requirement of the A+ Program. |
Federal Student AidTo Create a FAFSA ID:
https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm Who They Are: Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our more than 1,300 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams. What They Do? Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school. |
Attending college calls for careful thought and planning. What kind of career do you want to pursue? What type of education will you need? How much will college cost, and how will you pay for it?
Journey to College can help you find answers to your questions about earning a degree or certificate. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Higher Education, Journey to College provides information about college to thousands of students every year through publications, social media, and events – including Apply Missouri, FAFSA Frenzy, and Decision Day. |