Idaho LAUNCH at CWI

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Idaho LAUNCH at CWI?

  Idaho LAUNCH is for future high school seniors who graduate and continue on to higher education in an in-demand career field. Idaho LAUNCH aims to connect high school seniors to in-demand careers through training and education at College of Western Idaho (CWI). Keep an eye out for program updates throughout the year as the College launches this initiative.

  Another version of Idaho LAUNCH has been around for approximately three years. This program has served adults seeking to upskill or change careers and is referred to as Idaho LAUNCH for Adults and has been utilized to pay for training through many of CWI’s Workforce Development courses.

• What are the benefits of CWI LAUNCH Link?

  LAUNCH Link is a service provided by College of Western Idaho (CWI) to future students who attend the College and use Idaho LAUNCH. Students who sign up to take advantage of LAUNCH Link will receive one-on-one guidance as they get started on how to best utilize the available Idaho LAUNCH funds to receive an education or training for a future career.

• Who can access the Idaho LAUNCH program?

  Idaho LAUNCH is available to Idaho high school students who graduate and start at College of Western Idaho in the same calendar year.

• How much funding is available for qualified students through Idaho LAUNCH?
  • Students can receive up to $8,000 to pay for up to 80% of their tuition and fees.
  • Students can receive up to 50% of the $8,000 per academic year with the exception being a program that is less than 12 months in length.
• What are the important dates for the Idaho LAUNCH program?
  • Applications for the Idaho LAUNCH program will open in October and typically run through the following April. High school students are highly encouraged to apply early.
  • To utilize Idaho LAUNCH funds, students must start at College of Western Idaho the same calendar year they graduate high school.
• How does the Idaho LAUNCH application cycle work?

  The Idaho LAUNCH application period opens in October and typically goes through the following April.

  • Award letters are contingent upon verification of eligibility. There may be multiple rounds of Contingent Award Letters starting as early as December.
  • Final Award Letters will be issued in June after eligibility is verified.
  • Please be sure to use an active email address when applying for CWI and Idaho LAUNCH funding.
• How will you be notified if you have been awarded Idaho LAUNCH funds?

  You will receive an email notification from Scholarship Idaho. It is important for you to have an active email address that you check regularly to ensure you do not miss any notifications.