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Advanced Opportunities

Advanced Opportunities

The Advanced Opportunities program provides every student attending an Idaho public school $4,625

to use towards eligible expenses in grades 7-12 to explore, advance and gain experience.

The funds can be used for a variety of opportunities.

 

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  • A course taken for high school credit, outside the regular school day. 

    The course is provided by an Idaho certified instructor and a properly accredited organization. E.G. Idaho Digital Learning Alliance 

    Courses are covered up to $225.

  • A college course that earns both high school and college credit.

    Courses are covered up to $75 per credit.

  • Approved industry recognized certifications, college placement exams, college credit earning exams.

    Covered up to the full cost.

  • Regionally approved courses, specifically aligned to industry at

    Idaho technical colleges. E.g. Apprenticeships

    Covered up to $4,625

  • A scholarship for graduating at least one year early to be

    used at Idaho public colleges.

    Estimated at $2,500

     

  • A mechanism for students to show prior learning to earn credit.

    There is no cost.