The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) was established by the Legislature in 1974, to centralize planning for higher education, administer financial aid programs, and regulate postsecondary institutions in the State. In 1987, the Legislature established and capitalized the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC), to provide a mechanism to fund the Commission's programs through tax-exempt bond sales. The Commission and the Corporation continue to partner their efforts to provide educational benefits to all Alaskans.
Statutes are laws stating general authority, intention, and purpose, and are passed by the State Legislature.
Statutes governing the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education are:
View ACPE Statutes [PDF - 220K/78 pages]
Regulations further articulate and interpret practices and procedures required to comply with Statutes. Regulations define how statutory laws will be implemented, and are adopted by the Commission, and approved by the Executive Branch.
Regulations governing the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education are:
View ACPE Regulations in the Alaska Administrative Code [PDF - 795K/166 pages]
Providing access to education funding solutions including AEG, APS, and education loans.
Offering a variety of college and career training resources to plan & prepare for the future
Ensuring compliance of institutions & training providers
Reporting data & outcomes related to higher education in Alaska