Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

707A St., Ste. 206
Anchorage, AK 99567
Ph: (907)269-7973
Fax: (907)269-7991
E-mail: laura_cloward@acpe.state.ak.us
URL: http://www.state.ak.us/acpe/

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Teacher Education Loan
A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Education Loans
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Teacher Education Loan

(Four Year College, University/Loan)

Purpose: Renewable loans for graduates of an Alaskan high school pursuing teaching careers in rural elementary and secondary schools in Alaska. Must be nominated by rural school district. Eligible for 100% forgiveness if loan recipient teaches in rural Alaska upon graduation. Several awards of up to $7500 each. Must maintain good standing at institution. Focus: Education Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $7500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 142 loan(s), totalling $987,882. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 7/1. Contact: Laura Cloward, Outreach Program Coordinator, 907-269-7973, laura_cloward@acpe.state.ak.us.

A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Education Loans

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Loan)

Purpose: Renewable loan for study of approved curriculum in fisheries, seafood processing, food technology or related fields for Alaska residents. Must maintain good standing at institution. Eligible for up to 50% forgiveness if recipient returns to Alaska for employment in fisheries-related field. Focus: Food Science/Nutrition; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Natural Resources; Biology; Agribusiness Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 42 loan(s), totalling $359,234. To Apply: Required: application form; essay. Deadline: 5/15. Contact: Laura Cloward, Outreach Program Coordinator, 907-269-7973, laura_cloward@acpe.state.ak.us.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Program allowing Alaska residents to enroll at two- or four-year institutions in participating states at a reduced tuition level, which is the in-state tuition plus a percentage of that amount. To be used for full-time undergraduate studies. See Web site at http://www.state.ak.us/acpe for further information, a list of eligible institutions, and deadlines. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Contact: Laura Cloward, Outreach Program Coordinator, 907-269-7973, laura_cloward@acpe.state.ak.us.