Highlights
Award Information
Idaho Launch is a grant program provided by the State of Idaho that provides funding to students looking to pursue education in one of Idaho’s In-Demand career fields. The grant covers 80% of tuition and fees, providing up to $4,000 in the first year and a total maximum of $8,000 across all years of funding.
Check Out the BYU-Idaho Programs That Qualify
- Proof of Idaho Residency.
- Recently graduated from an Idaho High School or completed a Homeschool or GED program.
- Complete your school district’s approved career path.
- Be enrolled in an in-demand career path at BYU-Idaho.
- Start school fall semester after you graduate high school.
- Missionaries and Winter/Spring tracks should request an extension
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as specified in program rules.
Application
Other information you will need:
- Your social security number
- Your high school GPA and graduation date
- You and your parents’ demographic information
- The program you plan to pursue
- Link your Next Steps Idaho Account to your Scholarship Idaho account (you may need to provide a launch code from your Next Steps Idaho profile)
- Complete the Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan bundle in your Next Steps Idaho Account by May 31st
If you need help with any of these steps, you can visit the Idaho LAUNCH website and ask their chatbot “Rocket” for help, or visit us in Kimball 196 for assistance.
Email idaholaunch@wdc.idaho.gov or call 208-488-7575 with aditional questions.
Apply at Idaho LAUNCH - Next Steps Idaho
- Accept your offer and complete all tasks the state requires, including submitting your proof of graduation
- If you have questions about updating your program at Idaho LAUNCH, you can visit the Idaho LAUNCH website and ask their chatbot “Rocket” for help, or visit us in Kimball 196 for assistance.
- Register for Program Applicable credits.
- Meet SAP requirements.
- If you are going on a mission or assigned the Winter/Spring track, you must submit an extension with Idaho LAUNCH.
What To Do Next
Step 1:
Check your email often for emails from BYU-Idaho and the state and respond quickly, especially in the summer.
Step 2:
The state will send contingent award letters to students who are likely to qualify.
- Contingent means your information must be checked, so be sure to complete the required tasks to be awarded.
Step 3:
Be sure to accept any Idaho LAUNCH grant offers!
- This PDF offers tips for accepting your final Idaho LAUNCH grant award offer.
- Final Award letters will be sent in June 2025.
- Students must enroll in an approved in-demand program. Your declared Major at BYU-Idaho must match the major you choose on your Launch Portal.
- Launch Programs for 2024 Graduates
- Launch Programs for 2025 Graduates
- Launch Programs for 2026 Graduates
Step 4:
Obtain your LAUNCH portal login from your Final Award Offer email.
- Your Idaho LAUNCH portal is different from your Scholarship Idaho login.
Step 5:
Make sure you have completed all tasks in your Idaho LAUNCH portal.
- Be sure to allocate needed funds to your declared program.
- Make sure your award-associated provider is BYU-Idaho.
Receiving An Idaho LAUNCH Grant
How much can I get from Idaho LAUNCH?
Idaho LAUNCH awards cover 80% of tuition costs for program-applicable credits you enroll in.
When will I get my LAUNCH Grant?
Idaho LAUNCH funds are disbursed directly to your student account and are applied to tuition. You are responsible for paying the remaining 20% before late fees apply.
Enrolled in 12 credits or more – funds disburse
- to your student account the third day of the semester
Enrolled in less than 12 credits – funds disburse
- to your student account after the add/drop deadline
Maintaining Your Scholarship
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Your declared program at BYU-Idaho matches what you have in your Idaho Launch portal. -
Register for Program Applicable credits.
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Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
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A break in enrollment of more than 6 months will cancel your award unless you obtain an extension from Idaho LAUNCH.
