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ACPE Releases 2025 Alaska Higher Education Almanac

Juneau – 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 Appoints Kerry Thomas as Executive Director

Juneau – 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).

ACPE Releases 2025 Alaska Performance Scholarship Outcomes Report

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) 2025 Outcomes Report and the APS Outcomes Report At-A-Glance publications are now available for review. The APS Outcomes Report provides eligibility and usage trends since program inception as well as promising outcomes related to the 2024 APS legislation changes.

Executive Director Efird Retires, Thomas Named Acting Executive Director

Juneau, Alaska – After almost 20 years of State of Alaska service, including four years as Executive Director of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)/Executive Officer of the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC), Sana Efird retires effective September 30, 2024.

Governor Signs Landmark Alaska Performance Scholarship Legislation

Juneau, Alaska – The Governor signed key legislation aimed to improve access to and utilization of the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS).

Alaska Performance Scholarship Legislation Passes House and Senate

Juneau, Alaska – The House and Senate passed legislation to modernize the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS). The next step is for the legislation to be transmitted to the Governor for approval, change, or veto. No APS changes are in effect until this process is finalized.

ACPE Releases 2024 Alaska Higher Education Almanac

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Alaska Higher Education Almanac. In its seventh year, the Almanac offers Alaska’s higher education stakeholders and policy-makers relevant content and data to use as a resource to develop and guide educational and workforce pathways.

ACPE Supports FAFSA Week of Action

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.

ACPE Launches New Strategic Plan

Juneau, Alaska – After a multi-year, comprehensive strategic planning process, ACPE launches its new Strategic Plan (2024-26).

ACPE Delivers New FAFSA Completion Resources

JUNEAU- The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) continues efforts to increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rates in Alaska.

Alaska FAFSA Summit

JUNEAU- With support from the University of Alaska, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is thrilled to announce its first-ever Alaska FAFSA Summit. The FAFSA Summit will host highly regarded speakers and panelists from Alaska and the Lower 48, representing organizations including: State of Alaska Legislature, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the National College Attainment Network, and the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid.

Alaska Performance Scholarship Reminder

Juneau - Students must earn a qualified score on the ACT, SAT, or WorkKeys in order to meet the testing requirement of the Alaska Performance Scholarship eligibility. The test requirement remains in place for the Class of 2024 as well as the recently graduated Class of 2023.

ACPE Releases 2023 Alaska Higher Education Almanac

Juneau – The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 Alaska Higher Education Almanac. In its sixth year of publication, the Almanac offers Alaska’s higher education stakeholders and policy-makers relevant data to use as a resource to develop and guide educational and workforce pathways.

2023 ACPE Commissioners Support FAFSA Completion Initiatives

Juneau- The Commissioners of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) deliver statement of support for the Alaska FAFSA Completion Initiatives.

2023 Alaska Performance Scholarship

JUNEAU- The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) is a merit-based award for Alaska high school graduates. Students qualify for one of three award levels by meeting specific criteria.

2023 APS Outcomes Report Now Available

JUNEAU- The Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) 2023 Outcomes Report is now available for review. This report reflects APS eligibility and usage trends from Fall 2011 – Fall 2022.