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 The Idaho Association of Collegiate is proud to share with you the 202-202 Higher Education in Idaho Magazine.
In this about Idaho’s colleges and universities.
Our mission is to ensure you have the information you need to make your go-on decision and to understand the investment you are making for your future.

Thank you for taking time to learn more about the institutions of Higher Education in the state of Idaho.

We wish you success in your academic pursuits.
Sincerely, The 202-202 IACRAO Executive Board
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NIHEad2018.indd 1 12/18/18 9:52 AM SENIOR CHECKLIST SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA.
Completing the FAFSA is the or state governments and colleges and universities.
In addition, this might be required for some scholarship applications.

Check with your High School Counselor to see if your school might be hosting a FAFSA completion night to help get you started.

 ACCEPT YOUR ADMISSION OFFER.

Congratulations- it’s time to decide!
Review your you will join in the fall.
Then, be sure to follow up to learn about any remaining next steps.

 SIGN UP FOR HOUSING.

Ask your chosen schools about housing options and deadlines, as open spaces COMPILE YOUR COLLEGE LIST.
Create a document that includes your schools of interest, their deadlines, and what additional requirements might be needed to complete your application.

If schools require the ACT/SAT and you have not taken this test yet, make sure to register!

 PREP SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS.

Some colleges or universities might require additional materials such as an essay, letters of recommendation, or a resume.
feedback from your teachers, counselors, or other close mentors.
SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.

Consider applying to more than one college or university.
You in the spring to help determine where you might attend.
Use the Apply Idaho application at nextsteps.idaho.gov/resources/apply-idaho to apply for all the state schools at one time.

BYU-Idaho, Boise Bible College, and out of state universities require a separate application.

 REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

Some colleges or universities will require that you submit your high school transcript to apply.

Check with your chosen colleges or universities to learn how to submit your transcript to them.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS like the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship.

boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/idaho- opportunity-scholarship/ Ask your High School Counselor, Admissions Representative, or any local organizations you are involved with to see if they might have any additional opportunities.

A great scholarship resource is: boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/ JUNIOR CHECKLIST PLAN YOUR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR COURSES.
Make sure to check with your High School Counselor to review your schedule and ensure you are meeting your graduation requirements ATTEND IDAHO HIGHER EDUCATION DAY.

This annual, spring event, will help you learn more about your options to continue your education within the state of Idaho.

 TAKE THE SAT.

Some colleges may require the SAT or ACT for fall 2022 admission or scholarships.

Check with your counselor or colleges you’re considering and register to take the test if required.
CHECK OUT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

Utilize your spring and summer break to try and visit schools you are interested in either virtually or in-person.
Take a tour of the campus, meet faculty, visit these are all great ways to help you determine if you can visualize yourself as a future student.
DEVELOP A RESUME.
Use this as a record of your accomplishments, activities, work, and volunteer resume, consider joining a school club, religious orcivic group, or maybe take on a new leadership role!
RESEARCH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.

Make the most of your summer vacation by planning your application timeline.
As you prepare, make a list of the check back on this during your senior year.
TALK ABOUT FINANCES WITH A PARENT OR MENTOR.

Create a college budget and brainstorm ways to fund your education.
Consider getting a summer job to start building a college fund, boost EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Did you know there are scholarships available to juniors?
Be sure to review their requirements to see if they require community this year to complete any missing requirements.
4 HIGHER EDUCATION | IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM | HIGHER EDUCATION 5 Q UESTIONS FOR AN ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE Researching your options after high school can be overwhelming, exciting, and stressful.

However, colleges and universities have Admissions Representatives to help guide you through this process.

Check with your High School Counselor to see when these representatives are visiting and how to reach out to them.
Whether you meet in person, set up a virtual meeting, or reach out with a phone call or email, here are some questions to help you get started.

Remember, there is no such thing as a bad question.

Admissions Representatives are always happy to help you through this process, even if you’re not sure what to do next.

CAN I SEE MYSELF ON THIS CAMPUS?

1.

When should I visit your school?

What types of campus visits do you offer?

Do you offer virtual visit opportunities?

2.


What is one word students would use to describe your school?

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?

1.

How do I apply?

Where is your application located?

What materials do you need from me?

2.

What do you look for in an applicant?

When is your application deadline?

HOW DO I PAY FOR YOUR COLLEGE?

1.

How much will it cost to go to your school?

What is included in that cost?

Who can help me learn more?

2.

What type of scholarships do you offer?


When is the deadline?

What is the criteria?

How do I apply for them?

WHAT IS THE CLASSROOM/ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE LIKE?

1.

What is the average class size?

What is the biggest classroom on campus?

2.

Here are a few subject areas/future jobs I’m interested in.

What study abroad trips, internships, research opportunities, or projects are available for me?

Is there a person I can contact to learn more?


Feel free to ask what students gain from doing exploration opportunities WHAT IS STUDENT LIFE LIKE ON YOUR CAMPUS?

1.

Is it required to live on campus?

If so, what is it like and how much does it cost?

What does that cost include?

If it’s not required to live on campus, where do you recommend I live?
WHAT SUPPORT OR RESOURCES ARE THERE?
1.

What health and academic support services are on campus?

Do you offer tutoring support or writing centers?

Is there a fee?

If I need additional accommodations, who can I contact?

What accommodations could be available to me?

2 WHAT CAN I DO AFTER GRADUATION?
can they help?
2.

What are your students doing after graduation?

Review the questions above and highlight your favorite ones to ask!

Write down which schools you are interested in.

1.

______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.

______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.
______________________________________________________________________________________________ Are any of these schools planning to visit your high school?

When?
When?

If not, ask your High School Counselor for assistance in NOTES: What have you learned or want to remember after contacting the Admissions Representative?

Do you have any follow-up questions you want to ask?
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Maybe it’s our central location at the heart of the capital-the hub of government, business, health- care, innovation, or our strong connections with hundreds of companies and organizations in we’re Idaho’s metropolitan research university, or perhaps it’s our close proximity to the adventures that lie in the foothills along the Greenbelt or cutting edge technology and academic success which fuels
will put you in a culture of innovation with opportunities in TAKING A TOUR: visit.boisestate.edu FINANCIAL AID: 208-426-1156 208-426-1664 HOW TO APPLY: apply.boisestate.edu Deadline: May 1 TUITION: (PER YEAR) Idaho Resident: $8,060 Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 15 GET IN TOUCH: boisestate.edu 208-426-1156 admissions@boisestate.edu TAKING A TOUR: www.boisebible.edu/visitcampus HOW TO APPLY: www.boisebible.edu/apply Deadline: Fall - August th or Spring - December 15th TUITION: (PER YEAR) $ for Tuition Housing, and Meal Plan FINANCIAL AID: GET IN TOUCH: boisebible.edu 208-376-7731 admissions@boisebible.edu 8 HIGHER EDUCATION | IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM
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 students engage in active teaching and learning, they will TAKING A TOUR: byui.edu/admissions 208-496-1411 HOW TO APPLY: apply.churchofjesuschrist.org 208-496-1411 Deadline: September 1 TUITION: (PER YEAR) LDS: $ Non LDS: $ FINANCIAL AID: Deadline: July 1 GET IN TOUCH: byui.edu/admissions 208-496-1411 admissions@byui.edu College of Eastern Idaho, located in Idaho Falls, is Idaho’s newest community college offering students
 provide hands-on-training to give our students real world experience to prepare them to enter their to help students get their 2 years of general education pride ourselves on our small class sizes, with a student
 graduate job placement rate of 92% is another way TAKING A TOUR: 208-524-3000 or 208-535-5337 HOW TO APPLY: cei.edu/admissions 208-524-3000 Deadline: none TUITION: (PER YEAR) In-District: $3,096 Out-of-District: $4,296 FINANCIAL AID: 208-535-5374 Deadline: June 1 GET IN TOUCH: www.cei.edu 208-524-3000 admissions@cei.edu 10 HIGHER EDUCATION | IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM | HIGHER EDUCATION 11 College of Western Idaho (CWI) is
 located in the in the Treasure Valley—the state’s cultural Treasure Valley—the state’s cultural and economic hub.
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CWI is the largest community college community college in Idaho and provides in Idaho and provides students an abundance of students an abundance of opportunities for opportunities for learning.
Locations include Boise, Nampa, and Online.
Numerous degrees are offered fully in person, traditional online, hybrid, fully online hyﬂex and remote.
CWI offers affordable education education with low cost per credit and access to with low cost per credit and access scholarships and ﬁnancial aid.
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The quality of education at CWI competes with any college or university.
of education at CWI competes with any
the-art Fine Arts Center, traditional dorm-style living, the largest
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 208-732-6221 HOW TO APPLY: www.csi.edu/admissions 208-732-6221 Deadline: August 10 TUITION: (PER YEAR) In-District: $3,360 Out-of-District: $4,560 FINANCIAL AID: 208-732-6221 Deadline: July 16 GET IN TOUCH: csi.edu 208-732-6221 www.csi.edu/admissions TAKING A TOUR: cwi.edu/visit 208-562-3000 TAKING A TOUR: cwi.edu/visit 208-562-3000 HOW TO APPLY: HOW TO APPLY: cwi.edu/apply cwi.edu/apply 208-562-3000 208-562-3000 onestop@cwi.edu onestop@cwi.edu Deadline: August Deadline: August 14 TUITION: (PER YEAR) TUITION: (PER YEAR) In-District: $3,336 In-District: $3,336 Out-of-District: $4,336 Out-of-District: $4,336 FINANCIAL AID: FINANCIAL AID: cwi.edu/ﬁnancialaid 208-562-3000 208-562-3000 GET IN TOUCH: GET IN TOUCH: cwi.edu/contact cwi.edu/contact 208-562-3000 208-562-3000 onestop@cwi.edu onestop@cwi.edu 12 HIGHER EDUCATION | IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM | HIGHER EDUCATION 13
 located in Pocatello, with additional locations in Idaho Falls,
organizations, there are plenty of opportunities to become part of
 performing in a nationally acclaimed performing arts center, and personal interaction with faculty members are just a few of the TAKING A TOUR: isu.edu/visit HOW TO APPLY: isu.edu/apply 208-282-2123 Deadline: August 1 TUITION: (PER YEAR) Idaho Resident $7,872 FINANCIAL AID: 208-282-2756 Scholarship Deadline: February 15 GET IN TOUCH: isu.edu/visit 208-282-2123 info@isu.edu Pocatello: isu.edu Idaho Falls: isu.edu/ifche Meridian: isu.edu/meridian Twin Falls: isu.edu/tfctr Rated as one of the top four public
education and a warm campus culture, experience in a small college environment, where faculty and staff will go the extra
tree-lined campus blends traditional and modern structures, while wilderness and TAKING A TOUR: HOW TO APPLY: Deadline: August 8 TUITION: (PER YEAR) Idaho Resident: $6,982 FINANCIAL AID: 208-792-2224 Priority Deadline: March 1 GET IN TOUCH:
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G A TOUR: college located on the stunning wide spectrum of academic transfer and career and technical
 education students are enrolled in credit classes and more than 4,400 participate TAKING A TOUR: HOW TO APPLY: Deadline: August 12 TUITION: (PER YEAR) Out-of-District: $4,960 FINANCIAL AID: GET IN TOUCH:
nnu.edu/visit 208-467-8640 or Email: visit@nnu.edu HOW TO APPLY: nnu.edu/apply 1-877-NNU-4-YOU Email: admissions@nnu.edu Deadline: February 1 TUITION: (PER YEAR) Resident: $ FINANCIAL AID: 208-467-8638 Deadline: January 15 GET IN TOUCH: nnu.edu 208-467-8000 admissions@nnu.edu 16 HIGHER EDUCATION | IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM IACRAO.WEEBLY.COM | HIGHER EDUCATION 17 TAKING A TOUR: HOW TO APPLY: TUITION: (PER YEAR) FINANCIAL AID:
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The College is known for its outstanding academic programs, winning athletics tradition, and history of producing successful PEAK Curriculum challenges students to attain competency in the four knowledge peaks of humanities, natural sciences,
 close-knit, residential campus is located in Caldwell, where its proximity both to Boise and to the world-class outdoor activities of southwest Idaho’s mountains and rivers offers TAKING A TOUR: 208-459-5020 or
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