Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
APS is the state merit scholarship for Alaska high school graduates (public, private or homeschool) who take a rigorous course list and earn a 2.5+ GPA or qualifying ACT/SAT score. Award levels: up to $7,000/yr (3.5 GPA or ACT 25/SAT 1210), $5,250 (3.0 or ACT 23/SAT 1130), $3,500 (2.5 or ACT 21/SAT 1060), usable at qualifying Alaska schools including UAF/KuC for up to 8 full-time terms within 8 years. There is no separate application: file the FAFSA by the June 30 priority deadline each year (or the APS Alternative Application), enroll in 12+ credits, and track your award in the ASAP portal. ACPE 1-800-441-2962, ACPE@alaska.gov. BRHS counselors track APS eligibility.
Who it’s for
Alaska residents graduating from an Alaska high school meeting curriculum + GPA/test requirements
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A service may have its own membership, shareholder or residency requirements. Check the wording on each service.
- Shareholder services
- Check the corporation’s requirements.
- Tribal programs
- Check the program’s enrollment requirements.
- Borough services
- Check the service’s residency requirements.
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