Program Funding

Advanced Opportunities is available to assist students in grades 7-12 who attend an Idaho public school with an allocation of $4,625.00 to use towards the following activities:

1. Overload courses: High school courses, taught by an Idaho certified instructor taken for high school credit that are in excess of a full credit load. Students can use up to $225.00 towards the cost of each overload course. A full credit load is defined as at least twelve (12) credits per school year for grades 7-12. Full credit load requirements may vary by school district.

2. Dual credits: Courses that are transcribed on both the high school and college transcripts. Students can use up to $75.00 toward the cost of each credit at a regionally accredited provider.

3. Workforce Training: Workforce Training Courses: Pre-approved courses offered through Idaho public technical colleges that are aligned to regionally in-demand occupations.

4. Examinations: Students can use funds to pay for college-credit bearing, college entrance and professional certification exams. These include AP, IB, CLEP and CTE exams.

Please note that all students utilizing Advanced Opportunities funds must have a Participation Form on file with their local school district.