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 The Missouri Promise builds on the state's existing A+ Schools Program and creates a pathway to a four-year degree for Missouri students who satisfy specific academic, community service and financial need requirements. After completing a two-year associate's degree at a Missouri community college or technical school under the A+ Program, students who meet the criteria would be eligible to access the Missouri Promise scholarship to cover cost of tuition at a Missouri state college or university. More on the Missouri Promise:   "I think your idea is great. Personally, I feel that if a child is born in and goes through all his or her years of school in one state and wants to continue to stay in that state and go to college, the state should pay for it -- along with good grades and community service. I think all states should implement this." Diane C., St. Peters  I think your plan is wonderful. I wish there had been something like that many years ago. None of my five children were able to go to college, the youngest one now being 33 and still wishing he could..." Delores W., Leasburg  "I think this is an awesome idea. So many students want to go to college but can't afford it, and they don't want to go into debt by getting a student loan. My children are grown, but this would have helped them..." Ceceila P., Hazelwood  "Jay, I like your plan a lot. I think that it is well thought-out and meets an important need... Good students from Missouri families of modest means should not be required to pay tuition, especially after they have proven themselves in a community college. " George H., Jefferson City More Stories... |