We recognize the importance of providing equitable opportunities for all students. To ensure that every eligible student has access to AP exams, The Belin Blank Center’s IOAPA program is pleased to announce our Spring AP Exam Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year. The Advanced Placement (AP) program offers rigorous courses that can significantly impact a student’s academic journey by improving college outcomes. Additionally, we want to remind you of some important upcoming deadlines.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Order Deadline for AP Exams: March 15, 2024
- If you have students enrolled in one-term, spring semester courses, please remember to place your order by this date.
- Scholarship Application Deadline: March 8, 2024
- We encourage all eligible students to apply for our AP exam scholarships. These scholarships are specifically designed for low-income students who meet the criteria outlined below.
Eligibility Requirements
Our scholarship program prioritizes students who demonstrate financial need. Here’s what you need to know:
- Free/Reduced-Cost Lunch Program Qualification (Preference)
- Students who qualify for the free/reduced-cost lunch program will receive preference in scholarship selection.
- However, even if a student doesn’t meet the specific Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) guidelines, they will still be considered if funding remains available.
- Attendance at a rural school
- Students from rural schools will also receive preference in applicant selection.
- We will also extend our scholarship opportunity to low-income students attending non-rural schools if funding permits.
- Enrollment in IOAPA Advanced Placement Courses
- To qualify, students must be enrolled in an IOAPA Advanced Placement course during the 2023-2024 school year.
- The scholarship is intended to support the AP exam associated with the IOAPA course the student is currently taking and cannot be used for any other AP exams students may be taking.
Scholarship Process
- Per-Exam Cost
- The per-exam cost for the 2023-24 school year is $62 for students eligible for free/reduced cost lunch.
- Schools should plan to pay this fee directly to the College Board with reimbursement being provided after an invoice is received.
- Invoice Submission
- After students have taken their AP exams, schools should submit an invoice to the Belin-Blank Center.
- Include documentation showing that the College Board fees have been paid for these students.
- Please note that there will be no reimbursement if a student does not take the exam.
- One AP Exam per Student
- Funding is limited to only one AP exam per eligible student.
- We want to maximize the impact of these scholarships across a broad range of students.
- Purpose and Focus
- The primary purpose of this funding is to increase AP exam participation among students from rural schools in Iowa.
- If your school is already covering AP exam costs, we encourage you to prioritize students who haven’t received funding elsewhere.
Take Action
- If you have eligible students, apply for the scholarship by the deadline of March 8, 2024.
- Access the online application here.
Let’s empower our students to excel academically and open doors to their future success. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at ioapa@belinblank.org. Together, we can make a difference!
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