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College and Career Readiness

 

NEXT STEPS IDAHO- Are you ready to decide where you want to go to college? What occupations are right for you?

Clik on the icon to navigate lots of information that can help you make these decisions...

  • Take a Career Cluster Inventory...
  • Plan Smart- Ever wonder how much money you'll need to earn to live the lifestyle you want to? Use the Plan Smart tool to find out! Customize your costs and expenses to get a better idea of what you'll need to make based on your personal financial goals.
  • Need to Build a Resume or Cover Letter? 
  • College Directory: 
  • Need Money for School? Look for Idaho Scholarships
  • IDAHO LAUNCH  https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/launch

    What is LAUNCH?

    Idaho LAUNCH is a grant program that provides students a one-time opportunity to have 80% of the published 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!

    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.

    Important Dates

  • Idaho LAUNCH application opens: October 1
  • Initial applications due: November 30
  • Idaho LAUNCH application closes: April 15
  • Career Pathway Plans due: May 31
  • GED completed by: June 15

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    For questions, please email  idaholaunch@wdc.idaho.gov or call 208-488-7575

    FAQ on the Idaho LAUNCH Contingent Award Process will be posted soon, please check back.

     

    Career Pathway Plan Information

    Idaho school districts and charter schools may choose one of three ways for students to complete the statutory requirement of the Career Pathway Plan. Public School and Charter School students use this link to find out what your school district or charter school’s approved Career Pathway Plan is for this Idaho LAUNCH requirement. Private school, homeschool students, and students completing their GED will complete their Career Pathway Plan using the Idaho LAUNCH bundle in Next Steps Idaho.