The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) recognizes Alaska high-school graduates who complete a rigorous academic pathway and meet the required GPA or exam score. It has three levels—up to $7,000, $5,250, or $3,500 per year—with a published total cap of $28,000 within eight years of graduation. The level depends on GPA or test scores, but students must also complete the required high-school coursework; meeting one grade threshold alone is not enough.
The current state table sets GPAs of 3.5 for Level 1, 3.0 for Level 2, and 2.5 for Level 3, or alternative ACT, SAT, or WorkKeys scores listed by ACPE. The high school or district reports academic eligibility; private-school and some homeschool students must request a separate determination. To receive funds, file the FAFSA by June 30 for the award year—or the alternative application if attending a non-Title IV school—and list a participating Alaska institution.
APS is applied after other gift aid and cannot exceed eligible education costs left uncovered; students need at least $500 in remaining need, and the institution certifies enrollment. Full-time use and renewal require credits and academic progress: for example, the first year requires 24 credits for full-time students and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5; later years generally require 30 credits. Verify that your technical program and campus appear on the state list and monitor ASAP, because high-school eligibility does not mean a bill has already been paid.
Before accepting aid, compare the net balance with tuition, fees, and other costs; confirm requirements and deadlines with the official source and ask the college financial-aid office for guidance.
Read the official program profile and FAFSA guide; request an individual review before enrolling.
APS: niveles, cursos y solicitud — Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education.
Preguntas frecuentes de Alaska Performance Scholarship — Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education.
FAFSA en Alaska y ayuda para completar el formulario — Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education.
Checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Requirements, funding, and deadlines correspond to the stated cycle and may change. An estimate or preliminary eligibility does not guarantee an award; confirm your file, covered costs, and obligations with the agency and the college financial-aid office.
Compare net costs and confirm requirements, funding, dates, and obligations with the program and institution before committing.
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Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)
The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) recognizes Alaska high-school graduates who complete a rigorous academic pathway and meet the required GPA or exam score. It has three levels—up to $7,000, $5,250, or $3,500 per year—with a published total cap of $28,000 within eight years of graduation. The level depends on GPA or test scores, but students must also complete the required high-school coursework; meeting one grade threshold alone is not enough. The current state table s
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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