Student Resources
New Students
CEI welcomes you and wants you to succeed. We’re glad you’re here!
Current Students
Logging into your accounts
If you have previously logged into MyCEIApps, sign in using your username and password. If you need assistance, call 208-535-5444
If you have never logged in, follow the instructions here.
How to DROP a Course
- Complete the Drop Request Form and return it to ecp@cei.edu by the applicable deadline.
- Dropping a course by the deadline is the only way to have a course attempt removed from your college record. Dropping a course by the deadline results in a 100% tuition refund. Fee refund depends on course type and date of drop.
- The deadline to drop a course depends on the course type and location. Deadlines are found here.
- If you are taking a class directly from campus, fees are non-refundable after the first day of class. Dual credit courses taken at a high school or through IDLA do not have fees.
How to Withdraw a Course
- Complete the Withdrawal Request Form and return it to ecp@cei.edu by the applicable deadline.
- Requests to withdraw from CEI courses can be made after the drop deadline up until the withdrawal deadline for applicable course type. Deadlines are found here.
- Withdrawing from a course results in a W on your college transcript. If you are using Advanced Opportunities to pay your course tuition, a W is considered an unsuccessful attempt and has financial consequences.
- Tuition is non-refundable for withdrawn courses taken at a high school or through IDLA. Tuition may be partially refundable for courses taken directly from campus, dependent on the date of the request.
- Please refer to the Withdrawal Request Form for additional considerations and rules.
Holds and Flags
| Hold Type | Description | Prevents Registration | How to Resolve |
| Early College Hold | No action needed – This hold is active while you’re in high school. | No | NA |
| Business Office Hold | Balance due -Unpaid fees or tuition owed directly from a student. -AO funding that was not requested by the student or funding requests that have been denied. | Yes | Pay balance then call or ask the cashier to request hold removal. Cashier Phone: 208-535-5352 |
| Academic Warning | Students who do not pass classes with at least a C- can be placed on academic warning. | Yes | Contact advisor. Call 208-535-5309 or 208-535-566 |
| Academic Probation | Student term GPA falls below 2.0 | Yes | Contact advisor. Call 208-535-5309 or 208-535-5661 |
| Academic Suspension | When a student GPA falls below 2.0 for consecutive terms, the student can be placed on suspension with CEI. | Yes | Contact advisor. Call 208-535-5309 or 208-535-5661 |
Academic Advising
If you are interested in taking more than 15 college credits during high school, pursuing an extensive goal within dual credit, or working towards a CEI program during high school, please visit Early College Advising for help & resources.
Course Options
High School Seniors
Elite Falcon Early College Scholarship
The Elite Falcon Scholarship is offered to eligible CEI Early College students who become full-time students at CEI within 1 year of high school graduation. Students must meet specific requirements to qualify.
The scholarship amount is determined according to the number of CEI college credits successfully completed as a CEI Early College student while in high school.
Credits earned during high school through other colleges or sources (AP/IB, etc) are not included when determining eligibility or award amounts.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Successful completion of one CEI college credit during high school as an EC student
- Completion must be documented on a CEI transcript.
- CEI grade for eligible course(s) must be C- or above.
- Students must enroll at CEI with full-time status within 13 months of high school graduation.
- Eligible terms include Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer after high school graduation.
- Full time status is defined as:
- 12+ credits fall or spring term
- 6 credits summer term
- Graduate from an Idaho high school
- Meet CEI residency requirements for course types and programs
Awards Available:
| CEI Credits Successfully Completed by high school graduation | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | $500 ($250/semester) |
| 10-23 | $750 ($375/semester) |
| 24+ | $1,000 ($500/semester) |
Award Rules:
- Scholarship can stack with other awards including Launch and FAFSA. *some exceptions apply
- Scholarship does not stack with the CEI Sophomore Award.
- Scholarship covers tuition only. Excess funds are not refunded to the student.
- Scholarship requires full-time CEI attendance (12+ credits/fall or spring semesters, 6 credits/summer semester)
- Scholarship is awarded across 2 semesters. Maximum award per semester is 50% of award.
- Allowed Exception: Declared CEI program can be finished in one semester of attendance at CEI (regardless of credit load, up to 15 credits F/SP or 9 SU)
- Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by federal financial aid to remain eligible for a second term.
- Scholarship can be used in any combination of two terms within 13 months of high school graduation. If a student takes a semester off or requests an exception to the award rules, they must submit a petition.
- Award expires July 1st, approximately 13 months after high school graduation.
- Eligible terms following terms after high school graduation are: Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer.
- Deferrable for up to 26 months for church, humanitarian, military service or waitlisted programs.
- Students must submit a general petition and supporting documentation to CEI requesting a deferment prior to attendance break for funds to be held.
- No cash value (scholarship applies only to CEI tuition and does not pay out any funds directly to the student).
- Scholarship will not pay student fees, online course fees, out of district fees, or course fees.
How to Apply:
Your scholarship is waiting for you! Complete the enrollment application and register for CEI classes within 13 months of high school graduation to activate your award.
- Complete the FREE online CEI Enrollment Application form
www.cei.edu --> Admissions --> Enroll Now - Complete online orientation (SOAR)
Student Orientation, Advising, & Registration will be sent via email after application is processed - Log into your CEI Self-Service Portal and register for classes
Reach out to the CEI team for help with registration or general questions:
- CEI Admissions Team: 208-524-3000 ext. 4
- CEI Advising Team: 208-524-3000 ext. 2
- CEI Early College Team: 208-535-5309
View course history
- If you used AO to pay for classes, a complete history can be found in your Advanced Opportunities Account
- Log into Self Service to view your CEI course history
How to view and print your unofficial CEI transcript
Log into Self Service to view and/or print your unofficial transcript
How to order an official transcript (fee applies)
Official transcripts are used to transfer credit from one college to another. There is a fee for each transcript ordered. Electronic transfer is recommended. Order transcripts here.
How to continue your education at CEI after high school
More information coming soon!
Apply for CEI Scholarships
Apply for FAFSA
CEI Catalyst Program
The CEI Catalyst program provides guidance and structured support to high school students working on distinct goals. Catalyst students receive individualized advising and customized degree plans focused on their unique goals. Students benefit from mentorship and activities that provide a deep connection to the college experience and prepare them for what comes next.
Who should join?
The program focuses on a wide variety of student goals. Students who are successful in the program are typically focused on specific goals such as:
- Earning an associate degree in high school
- Earning industry certifications that lead to higher wages
- Completing prerequisite courses for competitive college programs
- Entering on-campus programs during senior year
- Maximizing state funding without wasting time
- Seeking mentorship and structure to prepare for life after high school
When can you join?
9th – 12th grade. Students seeking an associate degree during high school should join by 10th grade.
What are the benefits?
Students receive individualized advising from the college in partnership with their high school. They will also find personalized help in navigating degree pathways & random left-turns. In this program, students also receive access to:
- Opportunities for leadership
- Activities for career & degree exploration
- Connection to other students with similar goals
- Defined expectations & clear academic plans
- College mentorship
What do students commit to?
At the beginning of the program, students will participate in a program orientation. Students should expect to meet with their college advisor no less than 2x per year, and may meet with their advisor as often as they need. They will also experience various other volunteer & leadership opportunities and career/personality assessments.
Things to Consider
- Not all college classes are applicable to every college degree. Meeting with a CEI advisor early and often is key to a successful transition.
- Students completing an associate degree during high school should prepare for a freshman experience that is different from their peers.
- College coursework is rigorous and time-consuming. Plan your week with more study time than you are used to.
- Grades matter! The college grades you earn are recorded on your high school and college transcript, and these grades can lead to scholarships and honors recognition.
- What comes next? Students who earn an associate degree should plan on declaring their bachelor’s degree early. If you’re not sure about your path, talking to your CEI advisor can help you build confidence in your next steps.
Motivated high school students can earn an associate degree or certificate from CEI while in high school. Seeking a degree or certificate requires advanced planning and students should meet with the CEI Academic Advisor as early as possible (preferably in 9th or 10th grade).
- Schedule an advising appointment (in-person or Zoom)
- Things to consider:
- Not all college classes are applicable to every college degree. It’s important that students meet with an advisor early and often to make sure their class choices align with long-term goals.
- Students that compete an associate degree in high school will begin college as a junior or advanced sophomore. Students who purse this goal should also prepare for a freshman experience that is different than their peers.
- Study-time. College coursework is rigorous and time consuming. Students heavily involved in extracurricular activities will need to schedule carefully to ensure they have time to excel in academics and personal development.
- Grades matter. The college grades you earn are recorded on your high school and college transcript. Good grades often lead to scholarships so keeping your grades up is important.
- What comes next? Student who earn an associate degree in high school should prepare to declare their bachelor degree early. If you’re not sure about your path, but you still want to get ahead, talking to your CEI academic advisor can help you feel confident about your next step.
- Degree Worksheet