Idaho College Month
Idaho College Month is part of the American College Application Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at increasing the number of low-income and first-generation students pursuing a college degree or other higher education credentials. National College Month takes place in November, hosted by ACT. Idaho’s dedicated application month takes place throughout October.
Idaho College Month offers a challenge for all Idaho schools to participate in, with a chance to earn a prize for your school and receive an award recognizing the Apply Idaho application goal completion. Awards and prizes are given to schools in five categories based on school size. The duration of data capture during the challenge is from October 1 to November 7, 2025. Sign-ups are open June 16 – September 15, 2025.
Idaho College Month
Idaho College Month can open the door for students by encouraging them to take the most significant steps toward college in their senior year. Idaho College Month emphasizes the relationship between applying to and paying for college and helps break down some of the most complex and commonly cited barriers to attending college.
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When is Idaho College Month?
Host sites hold Idaho College Month application events in October.
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What makes an Idaho College Month application event successful?
- Provide time during the school day to assist seniors with applications
- Recruit volunteers to help students apply – TRIO reps, IACRAO members, etc
- Involve school staff to promote a college going culture
- Make it fun! Offer prizes, take pictures, and celebrate the act of applying!
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How can I get support for my event?
- Complete the IACARO Idaho College Month Survey to request volunteers.
- Contact applyidaho@edu.idaho.gov for training or ideas!
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Idaho College Month Challenge School
As an Idaho College Month Application Challenge school, you will have access to:
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- Support Materials (Apply Idaho PPT, flyer, poster)
- Event Support
- Best practices guides for counselors and students
- Awards and prizes for the top schools
School categories for awards and prizes:
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- XS (extra small) <25 Seniors
- S (small) 25-79 Seniors
- M (medium) 80-159 Seniors
- L (large) 160-319 Seniors
- XL (extra large) 320+ Seniors
- Note: In the result of a tie in one category, we will award who achieved the goal first during the challenge dates – October 1-November 7, 2025.
Idaho College Month Resources
Consider these downloads your shortcut to a powerful Idaho College Month.