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What is LAUNCH?
Idaho LAUNCH is a grant program that provides students a one-time opportunity to have 80% of the tuition and fees at an eligible institution covered, up to a maximum amount of $8,000. With approximately 75 million dollars available for Idaho LAUNCH funding, it is possible for this program to offer between 9,000 and 10,000 awards per year!
For a complete list of eligible programs and institutions, visit the Idaho Launch website.
Who is eligible for LAUNCH?
To qualify, students must:
- Be a graduate (class of 2024) from an Idaho High School, home school, or GED.
- Be an Idaho resident.
- Be enrolled in or have applied to an eligible Idaho institution.
- Begin enrollment by Fall Semester after graduation.
- Complete a Career Pathway Plan (see Next Steps Idaho website for complete details).
How much is available for students each year?
Students can receive up to one-half of the initial grant award in the first year of a program. However, for programs that are less than 12 months in length, students can use the full awarded amount (80% of tuition and fees up to $8,000) in one year.
Please note: always check idaholaunch.com for the most up-to-date information on approved programs and providers, as these will be updated on an on-going basis.
Important Dates
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- Idaho LAUNCH application opens: October 3
- Initial applications due: November 30
- Contingent Award letters sent by: December 31, March 31, and May 31
- Idaho LAUNCH application closes: April 15
- Final Award letters sent by: June 30
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship and Idaho LAUNCH Comparison Chart
There are multiple avenues to secure state funding to support students in their postsecondary education and training. Idaho Opportunity Scholarship and Idaho LAUNCH are both sources of state funding, but have some key differences.
| Idaho Opportunity Scholarship | Idaho LAUNCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | Up to $3,500 Renewable up to 4 years |
This is a one-time benefit that provides a grant toward 80% of the tuition and fees at an eligible institution up to a maximum of $8,000.
Students can receive up to one-half of the initial grant award in the first year of a program. |
| Eligibility | – Have an unweighted, cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 – Be an Idaho resident – Graduated or will graduate from an eligible Idaho high school, Idaho home school, or its equivalent (GED/HSE from Idaho) – Must attend during the upcoming academic year (fall semester) – Must pursue a first bachelor’s degree – Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 – Must attend one of these eligible Idaho colleges or universities: University of Idaho, Boise State University, Lewis Clark State College, Idaho State University, The College of Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, Brigham Young University – Idaho, Western Governors University |
– Graduate from an Idaho High School or equivalent – Be an Idaho resident – Be enrolled in or have applied to an in-demand career program at an eligible Idaho institution – Begin enrollment by Fall Semester after graduation – Complete a Career Pathway Plan or equivalentVisit idaholaunch.com for a complete listing of the eligible in-demand career programs. |
| Application Process | 1. Submit an application through Scholarship Idaho 2. Complete a FAFSA application |
1. Submit an application through Scholarship Idaho 2. Receive a Contingent Award Letter (the award is contingent upon meeting the eligibility requirements) 3. Receive and accept the Final Award Letter, which is emailed through Scholarship Idaho after eligibility is verified. |
| Deadline | March 1 | April 15 |
To view a shareable Idaho LAUNCH flyer, click HERE