Alaska Advantage

Online, High-Quality Dual Enrollment Courses for High School Students

Earn credits for both high school and college. Save almost 50% on tuition costs. Take University of Alaska Fairbanks classes fully online from anywhere you live. The Alaska Advantage dual enrollment program is a unique opportunity to experience the best in higher education and get a jump start on your college career.

Why Dual Enroll Through Alaska Advantage at the University of Alaska Fairbanks?

In the Alaska Advantage program, high school students can take online courses offered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and University of Alaska Southeast (UAS). You can take just one class or enroll as a full-time student.

Through the program, students earn both high school and college credit. These credits are accepted in the University of Alaska system but can also be transferred to other colleges and universities.

Most of our dual enrollment students take classes that count toward University of Alaska Fairbanks majors and minors. Many students also take career and technical education (CTE) classes, working toward an occupational endorsement or certificate.

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Save money on college costs

Whereas the normal cost of a college course is about $300 per credit with tuition and fees, Alaska Advantage students pay only $165 per credit for their classes — an almost 50% savings. In many cases, high schools also pay for dual enrollment classes. Even better, taking college courses early can help you graduate college sooner, saving you valuable time as well!

Take classes from anywhere you live

You can take Alaska Advantage online courses from anywhere. Classes are fully online so you can work on your own time (most instructors do maintain a weekly schedule to keep students on track for semester completion). Get introduced to many University of Alaska Fairbanks majors and find out what interests you most.
This program is also a great option for students who don’t have access to Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses at their schools.

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Succeed with help from experts

UAF’s Alaska Advantage program helps make the transition from high school to college easier. From course selection to planning your long-term educational goals, our advisers are here to support you every step of the way. We also coach you to help you work effectively with your professors and transition into your college career.

Frequently asked questions

How to get started in Alaska Advantage

The first step is to talk with your parents and your high school counselor. They are some of your best resources for guidance and support as you start to plan for college. Next, you’ll want to explore University of Alaska online course options. We are happy to help with your course selection and to understand how your credits will count toward high school and college.

Depending on where you are in your education and what types of courses you plan to take, you may need to take additional steps to get started — such as completing placement exams or submitting a dual enrollment application for new UAF students.

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Eligible Courses

Are you interested in learning the basics of accounting? Maybe you’d like to know more about Alaska’s rich history and culture? Or perhaps you want to hone your creative writing chops? From the arts to the health sciences, the University of Alaska system offers classes for everyone.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers more than 100 General Education Requirement (GER) courses online. GERs are required for baccalaureate, associate of arts and associate of science degrees. These will introduce you to some of the exciting University of Alaska Fairbanks majors you can pursue after graduating from high school.

Best of all, many of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ online courses integrate hands-on learning so you can gain practical experience — even while you learn from home.

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Interested in joining Alaska Advantage and getting a head start in the University of Alaska system? Reach out to an Alaska Advantage advisor.

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