The Belin-Blank Center is pleased to continue offering AP exam scholarships for low-income and rural students participating in Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA). We are now accepting applications for AP exam scholarships for IOAPA students! IOAPA principals, site coordinators, and mentors can apply for this funding opportunity until December 1, 2023!
The purpose of this funding is to increase the number of students taking AP exams from rural schools in Iowa. If schools are already paying for AP exams, they should not request this funding. Funding for this application is only available for students who are taking IOAPA Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the 2023-24 school year. Funding is limited to only one AP exam per student.
Eligibility
- Students who qualify for the free/reduced-cost lunch program will receive preference. Low-income students not meeting FRL guidelines will also be considered based on available funding.
- Low-income students in non-rural schools may be considered if funding is available.
- Students must be enrolled in an IOAPA Advanced Placement course during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Funding is to be used for the exam associated with the current IOAPA course the student is taking during the 2023-2024 school year, not a different exam.
To complete the application, click here.
The per-exam cost for the 2023-24 school year is $62 for students eligible for free/reduced cost lunch. Schools that receive funding should plan to pay the $62 per student to the College Board. These schools will then need to submit an invoice to the Belin-Blank Center after students have taken the AP exams along with documentation showing they have paid the College Board for these students’ exams. There will be no reimbursement if a student does not take the exam. More information about this will be provided in the acceptance letters that are sent to site staff. Awards will be announced by December 1, 2023.
Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) is a partnership between the Belin-Blank Center and the State of Iowa to provide free access to over 30 advanced online courses for Iowa students. This program is for Iowa students who would otherwise be unable to find these courses offered in their school district and therefore reduces geographic and resource-related barriers to success. IOAPA classes include Advanced Placement® courses for high school students as well as high school-level courses for eligible middle school students.
Please email us at ioapa@belinblank.org with any questions!
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