The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Alaska Higher Education Almanac. In its eighth year of publication, the Almanac offers higher education stakeholders and policymakers meaningful, curated content and data to develop, enhance, and guide educational and workforce opportunities.
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ACPE is pleased to report that full funding for the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) and Alaska Education Grant (AEG), through the Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF), was included in the budget passed on May 20, 2025 for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. While it is still unknown if it will be necessary for the State to utilize the HEIF to cover a portion of the FY25 supplemental budget, funding for APS and AEG to eligible students for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year is secure. ACPE stands ready to collaborate with the State of Alaska, University of Alaska, and postsecondary institutions and training providers across Alaska to honor our commitment to education funding solutions for Alaska’s students. As a reminder, to receive APS and AEG, a student must complete the FAFSA and include a participating Alaska institution or training provider. APS eligible students attending a non-Title IV institution/training provider, must complete the Alternative APS Application found in the Alaska Student Aid Portal. For FAFSA completion assistance, visit acpe.alaska.gov.alaskafafsacompletion. ACPE will provide regular updates about the ongoing budget situation on acpe.alaska.gov.
Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) appointed Kerry Thomas as Executive Director. Thomas will also serve as the Executive Officer for the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC).
Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) 2025 Outcomes Report and the APS Outcomes Report At-A-Glance publications are now available for review.
ACPE’s trusted loan servicer, American Education Services (AES), is responsible for sending out all 1098-E and 1099-C documents for ACPE’s education loan accounts. Please contact them at 800-233-0557, Monday – Friday, (3:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AKST).
Juneau, Alaska – The Governor signed key legislation aimed to improve access to and utilization of the Alaska Performance Scholarship. Learn more
Announcing the launch of ACPE’s new Strategic Plan, Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities. To learn more about how ACPE will move forward in its goals and priorities to provide education and career funding solutions for Alaskans, please visit acpe.alaska.gov/strategicplan.
Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) supports statewide efforts related to the national FAFSA Week of Action. Currently ACPE leads the Alaska FAFSA Completion Initiative (AFCI) in its goal of increasing FAFSA completion rates across the state. Learn more