NEW IDAHO STUDENT
A new Idaho student is defined as an individual who has earned less than 14 post-high school semester credits or no college credits by the scholarship deadline and holds residency in Idaho. Students with concurrent college credits during high school are considered new students.
Complete the steps listed on this page to maximize your funding opportunities.
STEP 1: Apply for Admissions
By submitting a complete application and meeting the criteria listed in the “Meet the Deadline” section, you will automatically be considered for one of the following scholarships without an additional application: True Blue Promise, Dean’s, or Presidential. A complete application includes the following required materials: admissions application and transcript(s). Boise State Admissions must receive all required materials by the deadline listed in the “Meet the Deadline” section.
Unaccredited high school and home school students- please click here to learn what qualifies as a complete application.
Click “Apply Now to Boise State” to begin the admissions process. If you have already been admitted, welcome!
Fall 2022 Resident Deadline: February 15
Spring 2023 Resident Deadline: October 1
STEP 2: Meet the Deadline
No additional application is needed! Scholarship recipients are notified through their admission letter. Scholarships will be made visible in the Student Center three weeks after an admissions decision has been reached.
The criteria listed here are for the 2022-23 academic year. This criterion is subject to change.
| Scholarship Name | Required Cumulative Unweighted High School GPA | Value | Length of Program | **Renewal Credits (fall and spring) | Renewal Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Blue Promise | 3.20-3.89 and Pell Grant eligible* | $2,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) | 24 | 2.50 |
| Dean's | 3.70-3.89 | $2,000 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) | 24 | 3.00 |
| Presidential | 3.90-4.0 | $2,500 per year | 4 years (8 semesters) | 24 | 3.00 |
- Only incoming students are considered for the True Blue Promise, Dean’s, or Presidential scholarships. Consideration is based on admissions materials received by the scholarship deadline. A complete application includes the admissions application AND transcript(s). All criteria must be met by the deadline.
- To be considered for the True Blue Promise scholarship students must complete the admissions process, submit the FAFSA, AND be Pell Grant Eligible* as determined by the FAFSA by February 15.
- **Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credits each semester (fall & spring) and successfully complete at least 24 credits combined (fall & spring). One-semester recipient (fall or spring only) must successfully complete at least 12 credits
- While courses that are repeated within the same academic year may be eligible for federal financial aid, they do not count toward the 24 credits required for scholarship renewal. To learn more about repeated credits visit the Repeated Credits webpage.
- Priority consideration is given to students seeking their first bachelor’s degree.
- Please make yourself familiar with the Scholarship Policies for additional details.
- Current information on tuition at Boise State University can be found on the University Tuition & Fees page.
STEP 3: Complete the FAFSA
The fall priority deadline is February 15 and the spring priority deadline is October 1 for both the FAFSA and Federal Student Aid Estimator.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2022-2023 academic year. The last day to submit the FAFSA for the 2022-2023 academic year is June 30, 2022, but the sooner you complete the FAFSA the sooner you will be evaluated for aid. By completing the FAFSA and Boise State Scholarship Application students can be considered for need-based scholarships and federal financial aid. If you don’t want to be considered for need-based scholarships or federal student aid, proceed to the next step.
Students who do not meet the citizenship or eligible non-citizenship criteria for the FAFSA may still be eligible for need-based scholarships. Complete the Boise State Scholarship Application and then complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator. Email the Federal Student Aid Estimator results to scholarships@boisestate.edu, please be sure to include your student ID number.
STEP 4: Complete the Boise State Scholarship Application
Complete the application to maximize your Boise State University scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship recipients are notified through BroncoMail and all awards are made by May 1.
The Boise State Scholarship Application opens mid-November and most scholarship opportunities close by February 15.
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STEP 5: Apply for State Scholarships
The State of Idaho offers a variety of scholarships, such as the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship and Idaho Opportunity for Adult Learners Scholarship, for eligible Idaho students who attend an Idaho institution.
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Early Graduation Scholarships are available for students who graduate at least one full year early.
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STEP 6: Other Funding Opportunities
Maximize your scholarship opportunities by applying for Private Funds.
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Students admitted to the Honors College are encouraged to apply for Honors Scholarships.
Apply Now for Honors Scholarships
FAQs
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