Cash and Credits Flyer
Missouri Work Study Program
CASH & CREDITS
Turn Your Part-Time Job Into High School Elective Credits
Student Name
Grad Year
School Counselor Email
The Credit Math: How It Works
You already earn a paycheck at your job—why not earn credit toward graduation at the same time? Under Missouri state guidelines, you can earn up to 2.0 elective credits per school year by simply tracking and verifying your working hours.
Milestone 1
150 Work Hours
+0.5 Credit
Milestone 2
300 Work Hours
+1.0 Credit
Milestone 3
450 Work Hours
+1.5 Credits
MAX
Milestone 4
600 Work Hours
+2.0 Credits
Strict Compliance Guidelines • No Shortcuts
The state requires rigorous auditing to grant elective high school credit. Failure to follow tracking protocols or meet due dates will result in immediate forfeiture of credits.
1
Hourly Auditing
Every minute you work counts. Ensure your supervisor's computerized logs are exact—estimates or rounding are strictly prohibited.
2
Official Pay Stubs
Submit digital copies of your official paycheck pay stubs or certified computer printouts for every single hour claimed to guarantee verification.
3
Email Submission
No paper logs or physical signatures required! Simply email digital copies of your official paycheck pay stubs directly to your counselor.
Your Enrollment & Tracking Checklist
Meet With Your Counselor
Confirm your career pathway is approved before you start tracking hours.
Confirm Work Eligibility
Must be age 16+ with a valid, tax-paying Missouri employer.
Track Personal Shifts
Keep a simple record of your clock-in and clock-out times to verify your stubs.
Verify Your Paycheck
Cross-reference your shifts with your paycheck stub to make sure every hour is counted.
Email Proof Monthly
Email your official pay stub PDFs directly to your counselor on the last day of each month.
Stay Employed & Compliant
Changing jobs or long unemployment periods voids previous hours.
Ready to Sign Up?
Spots in the Work Study credit program are limited each semester.
Counselor Office & Submission:
Room: ________________
Email: _______________