Advanced

Opportunities (AO)

for Idaho Students

Free advanced courses for Idaho students
Over 60 courses approved for overload funding
Students can complete courses at their own pace

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Funding for Your Courses

For Schools and Districts

School/District managed via Purchase Order Account

Follow these steps to complete a purchase:

Student chooses an Advanced Opportunity course (from the approved list)
Student contacts their school counselor for approval
School or district enrolls student through a BYU IS self-serve PO enrollment form
BYU IS bills school or district three times a year during state reimbursement windows

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For Individual Students

Student managed

Follow these steps to complete a purchase:

Student chooses an Advanced Opportunity course (from the approved list)
Student contacts their school counselor for approval
Student enrolls and pays for the course on is.byu.edu
Student provides proof of purchase to counselor or AO coordinator
Reimbursement comes from the state to the school and then to the student or family

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BYU: Your Partner for Overload Courses

Are your students eager to go the extra mile? Idaho’s Advanced Opportunities (AO) program offers students a way to get ahead and take advanced courses at no cost to the student’s family. If students graduate early they may qualify for an Early Graduation Scholarship for use within the Idaho Public Colleges and Universities. BYU Independent Study (BYU IS) is an approved provider of overload courses and has served hundreds of Idaho students over the past six years.

State-Funded Eligible Courses

Idaho students with a full credit load are eligible for state-funded overload courses. As an Advanced Opportunities-approved provider, BYU Independent Study offers 60+ online high school and middle school-level courses that qualify for overload funding. Homeschool students who are dually enrolled in Idaho public schools may also be eligible for state-funded overload courses. By taking overload courses and accelerating their education, students can explore career opportunities, graduate early, and qualify for state scholarship opportunities.

Flexibility and Support

Students who enroll in a BYU IS course benefit from the freedom to complete a semester course at their own pace and with the help of friendly support staff.

Open enrollment—anytime, anywhere
Generous course length—3–12 months to finish each course
Robust variety—Advanced Placement® and high-interest electives
Accessibility tools—speech-to-text, translation, highlighting
Free tutoring—available for most courses
NCAA approval—for prospective collegiate athletes

Overload Courses

BYU Independent Study offers many AO courses taught by Idaho-certified high school teachers. The list of approved BYU IS courses is posted below and include the following:

Core subject areas
Advanced Placement
High-interest electives
Courses required for graduation in Idaho

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Free world-class tutoring and support

All university and some high school courses offer free tutoring and support through our Student Success Center.

To schedule an appointment, click the button below. On the site that opens, pick the grade level and then the subject area.

Scholarships for your students

Through counselors and educator nominations, high school students can receive free courses based on needs, merit, or recommendation.

Needs-Based Scholarship

If you have a financial need we have scholarships to help cover the full cost of a course.

Educator Recommendation

Educators can recommend students they feel would benefit from a scholarship.

Learn More About Scholarships

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100+ NCAA-approved high school courses

Fulfilling your course requirements for Division I and Division II eligibility doesn’t have to be a hassle.

Courses start at $209
Begin any time
3–12 months to finish a course
Free tutoring

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NCAA Courses That Flex to Your Schedule

We understand the unique challenges student-athletes face. That's why we offer a flexible online learning platform that allows you to take NCAA-approved high school courses at any time, fitting seamlessly into your busy training and competition schedule. Take control of your education and pave the way for a bright future, both on and off the field.

Key Features

Flexibility at Your Fingertips

Access courses whenever and wherever it suits you. No more missed classes or falling behind due to sports commitments.

Own Your Pace

You have 3–12 months to complete a course, ensuring a perfect balance between academics and athletics.

Engaging Content

Dynamic course content is designed to keep you motivated and inspired. Our platform makes learning enjoyable and effective
while you’re on the go.

Free Expert Tutoring

We offer free tutoring to help you master challenging concepts and stay ahead in your studies.

Interactive Learning

Interactive tools and explanatory videos help break down difficult concepts and retention, while guided notes help prepare you for quizzes and exams.

NCAA Course Requirements

Division I

Complete 16 core courses using pass/fail grades:

English: 4 years
Math (Algebra 1 or higher): 3 years
Natural/Physical Science: 2 years (Including 1 year of lab, if offered)
Social Science: 2 years

Additional Courses

English, Math, or Science: 1 year
English, Math, Sciences, Foreign Language, Comparative
Religion, or Philosophy: 4 years

View Division I Fact Sheet on NCAA.org

Division II

Complete 16 core courses using pass/fail grades:

English: 3 years
Math (Algebra 1 or higher): 2 years
Science: 2 years (Including 1 year of lab, if offered)
Social Science: 2 years

Additional Courses

English, Math, or Sciences: 3 year
English, Math, Science, Social Science, World Language, or
Nondoctrinal Religion/Philosophy: 4 years

View Division II Fact Sheet on NCAA.org

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Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) Curriculum

A course model that develops college and career readiness.

Improved knowledge retention
Academic excellence
21st-century skills
Character development

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How the KSA course model helps

Enhanced Employability | Personal Growth | Preparation for Higher Education

Introduction

A Parent Perspective

A Student Perspective

A Teacher Perspective

Learn skills and attributes that prepare you for the real world

Courses are designed to challenge students by having them apply concepts in a way they may need in the real world. Challenging students to use new skills while learning improves knowledge retention. The success of our students is essential to us, and our students agree.

Knowledge

Gain mastery of a subject while using innovative methods to ensure retention.

Skills

While mastering a subject, you are tasked with a myriad of real-world challenges that enable you to learn new skills in the areas of collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.

These skills are essential to excel outside of the classroom.

Attributes

Attributes are soft skills that improve social and emotional learning.

Our courses include deep questions and challenge students to apply knowledge in ways that help students become more emotionally resilient and prosperous—personally and professionally.

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Acquire skills that help you grow

Collaboration

Flexibility
Leadership and Initiative
Collaborate Using Digital Media
Responsiveness and Constructive Feedback
Cooperation
Responsibility and Productivity

Communication

Deliver Presentations
Communicate Using Digital Media
Engage in Conversations and Discussions
Communicate in Diverse Environments
Communicate Using Writing
Effective Listening

Creativity

Work Creatively with Others
Openness and Courage to Explore
Creative Production and Innovation
Idea Design and Refinement
Idea Generation

Critical Thinking

Constructing Arguments
Information and Discovery
Interpretation and Analysis
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Design Thinking

Earn and share tangible Skill Credentials

Based on course performance, students can earn Skill Credentials that they can share as digital badges on job applications, resumes, and social media channels to verify of gained proficiencies. These Skill Credentials help our students stand out among their peers.

Flexibility

Leadership and Initiative

Cooperation

Responsiveness and Constructive Feedback

Collaborate Using Digital Media

Communicate Using Writing

Deliver Presentations

Engage in Conversations and Discussions

Effective Listening

Communicate Using Digital Media

Flexibility

Leadership and Initiative

Cooperation

Responsiveness and Constructive Feedback

Collaborate Using Digital Media

Communicate Using Writing

Deliver Presentations

Engage in Conversations and Discussions

Effective Listening

Communicate Using Digital Media

Idea Design and Refinement

Openness and Courage to Explore

Idea Generation

Creative Production and Innovation

Interpretation and Analysis

Problem Solving

Reasoning

Design Thinking

Idea Design and Refinement

Openness and Courage to Explore

Idea Generation

Creative Production and Innovation

Interpretation and Analysis

Problem Solving

Reasoning

Design Thinking

How credentials are infused into courses

Each course has a badge representing a skill and attribute that students can earn.

How credentials are earned

To earn credentials, students opt in and complete challenges in addition to their regular coursework.

For example, in the 9th-grade world geography course, students can earn the respect attribute and communications skill by presenting to a family member something they admire about another culture.

College and Career Readiness

Skills and attribute credentials offer tangible evidence of capabilities to colleges and employers. These credentials set our students apart from other applicants by showing they have successfully mastered desirable skills that benefit the organization.

Take a look at our KSA Courses

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Below are examples of how students have leveraged the benefits of BYU Independent Study to achieve their goals.

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How to Apply for Employment with Independent Study

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Applications for employment opportunities with BYU Independent Study are submitted through BYU’s third-party Workday website. Interested applicants can review open positions, create an account, and complete the application process directly within the Workday system. You will need the following items:

Letter of interest
Current resume
Scanned copy of your current State of Utah Professional Educator License identifying endorsement certifications

Submit application for CE Independent Study High School

After you submit your application

A BYU Independent Study representative will review your application and contact you by email regarding the next steps in the hiring process. Due to the number of applications received, response times may vary. Applicants selected to move forward will receive additional information about creating a BYU Net ID and the interview process.

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Testing Information

To complete any of our courses you need to take the final exam. This page includes all the resources needed to take a final exam.

Testing Resources

How Exams Work

Learn how to best prepare for your exam.

More About How Exams Work

Accommodations

Learn what accommodations are available and how to request them.

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Deadlines

High School Graduation Reminder

If you are planning to graduate from high school this year, please read this important information regarding your Independent Study high school course.

Following are exceptions to the one-year course completion deadline:

Your graduation deadline is sooner.
Your course syllabus indicates a shorter deadline.
Your school requires you to work within a semester, term, or quarter system.
Your scholarship or financial aid source may impose other deadlines.

High School Courses

Our courses are comparable to a university, high school, or middle school semester-length course. They are aligned with the Carnegie Unit system. Most of the high school courses are one-half of 0.5 or a Carnegie Unit, which represents one-half (usually one semester) of a school year’s study in a particular subject. We encourage you to plan to complete your course in a realistic amount of time to get the maximum benefit without rushing through the material.

Once you have completed your coursework and exams, it may take up to three weeks before you receive a notice of course completion (due to mail and grading times).

University Courses

All university course grades are posted on a Brigham Young University transcript. To ensure a course grade will appear within a particular semester or term (for financial aid or graduation deadlines), we must receive all completed coursework and exams (including retakes) by the deadlines below:*

Fall 2025: December 3, 2025
Winter 2026: April 8, 2026
Spring 2026: June 4, 2026
Summer 2026: July 30, 2026

*There are no exceptions to these deadlines. However, please note that courses completed before the first day of class of the subsequent semester or term may still appear in the prior semester or term on the transcript.

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Funding for Your Courses

For Schools and Districts

For Individual Students

BYU: Your Partner for Overload Courses

State-Funded Eligible Courses

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Overload Courses

In education, credentials matter.

Parent Portal

Free world-class tutoring and support

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Needs-Based Scholarship

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Key Features

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Own Your Pace

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Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) Curriculum

How the KSA course model helps

Introduction

A Parent Perspective

A Student Perspective

A Teacher Perspective

Learn skills and attributes that prepare you for the real world

Knowledge

Skills

Attributes

Acquire skills that help you grow

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Earn and share tangible Skill Credentials

How credentials are infused into courses

How credentials are earned

College and Career Readiness

Take a look at our KSA Courses

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

We help learners around the

world succeed

News

How to Stay Healthy During a Busy Semester

8 Things High School Students Should Know Before Junior Year

10 Time-Management Tips Every High School Student Should Know

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