UA drawing encourages early applications
October 24, 2014
The University of Alaska will celebrate UA College Application Week, Nov. 17-21, by
drawing the names of six students who each will receive tuition waivers on three credits
at any of UA's 16 campuses.
The incentive is aimed at high school seniors who intend to apply to UA for summer
or fall 2015. UA must receive applications by the end of College Application Week,
Nov. 21, for future students to qualify for the drawing. Each three-credit award is
worth up to $630.
"College is a game changer, leading to better careers and higher paying jobs. Alaska
data shows that 63 percent of Alaska jobs will require a postsecondary education by
2018," said Saichi Oba, associate vice president for student and enrollment services
at the UA System. "Applying early is not only a good first step, but it actually increases
a student's chance of success in college."
High school seniors are encouraged to apply through https://uaonline.alaska.edu.
Oba stresses that the Alaska Performance Scholarship and UA Scholars awards are also
important for student success — both can help with college costs, paving the way to
college degrees.
For more information on UA College Application Week, see http://www.alaska.edu/studentservices/college-application-week/ or phone 907-450-8140.