Home » Financial Aid » College Grants » Idaho College Grants

Idaho College Grants

If you've been trying to find a college or university in Idaho that you can afford but have yet to succeed, look no further. If you can secure one or more grants for schools in the state of Idaho or as an Idaho resident, you may be able to afford any school you choose. Grants are like scholarships available from the government (federal or state) or a private institution, individual, or business, which doesn't have to be repaid. How can you qualify for a grant in Idaho?

The Idaho State Board of Education administers a number of state-funded grants, including those designated for out-of-state students looking to attend school in Idaho, minorities, educators, and even healthcare professionals. In fact, in order to attract students for out of state to attend colleges and universities in Idaho, the program now known as the Leveraging Educational Assistance State Partnership Program, or LEAP, was originally entitled the Idaho State Student Incentive Grant and is awarded to students from out of state who can prove serious financial need. Grants are awarded in amounts up to $5000 for tuition expenses.

Another great source of a few hundred dollars for Idaho students is the R. Lee Promise Category B Scholarship. Eligible students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and many of the state-funded schools will match the award amount. Special grants are available for individuals who are interested in nursing or other healthcare professions as the need for such trained workers rises. Check with the Idaho State Board of Education for more information on these specialized grants.

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.