Emerging Scholars Academy
Should you apply?
Are you an incoming freshman for the fall 2018 semester? Consider applying for the Emerging Scholars Academy (ESA) on the UAF Campus, August 13 - 22, 2018.
Student Benefit:
- Save more than $1,000 in tuition and fees!
- Earn eight free credits, including two General Education Requirement (GER) classes
- Day-long field trip*
What is it?
Nine-day intensive orientation includes two 1-credit courses:
- College Success Skills
- Math Preparation for placement through ALEKS
This program is specially designed for 15 students who have local housing and transportation.
How do I qualify?
You qualify if you meet the following criteria:
- Incoming freshman for Fall 2018
- Intending to enroll full-time in a bachelor's program
- Place into WRTG 111X
- Qualify for SSS
What much does ESA cost?
- There is ZERO cost to the student! ESA is a federally funded program offered exclusively by Student Support Services.
*Subject to change
Students and staff talk about their ESA experience with SSS:
Student Timeline:
Be accepted to UAF for fall 2018 | June 15 |
Apply for SSS | July |
Apply for Emerging Scholars Academy | July |
Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid Participate in Emerging Scholars Academy! |
August August 13-22 |