Advanced Opportunities

"Students attending public school in Idaho will be eligible for $4,125.00 to use toward overload courses, dual credits, college credit-bearing examinations and professional certification examinations." (Idaho Code 33-4602)

Funds can be used towards:

  • Overload Courses; high school credits taken in excess of the full credit load offered by the public high school, up to $225.00 per course. Definitions of full credit load for BSD is 12 credits.

  • Dual/Concurrent credits; a maximum of $75.00 per credit

  • Examinations; Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College Level Examination Program, Professional Technical. Funds may not be used to pay for SAT or ACT.

How to Access Fast Forward Funding

Step 1: Complete the Fast Forward Participation Form.

Step 2: Create an Advanced Opportunities Portal Account.

  • Please use your Legal name as it appears in Infinite Campus when entering information. Your email is critical and must be entered correctly to activate/verify the account. To create an account, click here

Step 3: Verify your Account.

  • Verify your account using the confirmation email that was sent to the registered email. If you do not receive the email immediately, check the accuracy of your email entry or your spam/junk file.

Step 4: Request funding through the Advanced Opportunities Student Portal.

  • Login to your account here to request funding for each class and/or exam.

Step 5: Register for the Courses and/or Exams.

  • Students must register with the college issuing the college credits. Be sure to check their specific websites for details, registration dates, and deadlines at this link.

Advanced Opportunities Program How to Create A Fast Forward Account

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How To Request Fast Forward Funding

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