Alaska has education for everybody. This is a list of schools, programs, and other education for you or someone you love.
K-12 Education
Anchorage has unique schools for your child’s unique needs, no matter their age or grade level.
Post-Secondary Education
Find information about going to college, from signing up for classes to tutoring services.
Adult Education
There is help for you to prepare for the job you want.
ADULT EDUCATION
High School Diploma / GED
The Adult Learning Center
The Adult Learning Center has classes to learn English, how to parent, how to use a computer, and more.
Phone: (907) 375-6000 Email: ak.adult.learning.center@gmail.com
2518 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Website: http://akalc.com/
Nine Star Adult Education and GED Classes
They have classes to get ready for the GED, learn English, finish high school, learn new skills, and citizenship classes.
Phone: (907) 279-7827 Email: info@ninestar.org
730 I Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Website: https://ninestar.org/ged-preparation/
Vocational and Technical Training
Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Test
The food card is valid for 3 years and costs $10. The test can be taken in English, Spanish, or Korean!
Website: https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Admin/environment/FSS/Pages/AlternateFoodWorkerTesting.aspx
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Technical training programs in Seward. Programs include welding, information technology, construction, business, and office technology, and culinary arts.
Phone: (907) 224-3322
809 2nd Avenue, Seward, AK, 99664
Website:https://avtec.edu/
Northern Industrial Training
Classes on things like heavy equipment, how to drive, personal finance, welding, and automotive mechanics.
Phone: (907) 743-7700 Email: ancinfo@nitalaska.com
3201 C Street Suite 308 Anchorage, AK 99503
Website:https://nitalaska.com/
Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training
Training for counselors that help people suffering from alcohol drug abuse.
Phone: (907) 563-9202
3901 Old Seward Hwy, Suite 8, In the University Center Mall
Website: https://www.radact.com/
Electrical Apprenticeship School
On the job training with federally recognized apprenticeships in the electrical industry.
Phone: (907) 337-9508 Email: office@ajeatt.org
5800 B. Street, Anchorage, AK 99518
Website: https://alaskaelectricalapprenticeship.org/
Alaska Career College
Has certification and degree programs in fields like business, health, and medicine.
Phone: (907) 563-7575
1415 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Website: https://www.alaskacareercollege.edu/how-to-apply
MetrOasis LLC Advanced Training Center & Beauty School
Education in cosmetology and esthetics. Helps students pass the Alaska State Board exam.
Take the test to enter the program here!
Phone: (907) 276-4110 Email: MetrOasisATC@gmail.com
3701 E Tudor Rd #103 Anchorage, AK 99507
Website: https://www.metroasis.com/questions
Trend Setters School of Beauty
Beauty school with classes in hairdressing, cosmetology.
Phone: (907)274-4247 Email: trendsettersak@gmail.com
3901 Old Seward Hwy Suite 22, Anchorage, AK 99503
Website: https://www.trendsettersak.com/
SkyTrek Alaska Flight Training LLC
Phone: (907) 274-4359 Email: jamie@skytrekalaska.com
1570 E 12th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501
Website: http://www.skytrekalaska.com/
Aero Club
Phone: (907) 753-4167
Hangar 7, 10286 Taxi Way #P, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506
Website: https://www.jberaeroclub.com/
Aero Tech Flight Services
Phone: (907) 279-6558
1443 W Northern Lights Blvd #u Anchorage, AK 99503
Website: https://www.aerotechalaska.com/company_profile.html
Charter College
Training in fields like healthcare, business, welding, and computer information systems. There are programs in Anchorage and Wasilla.
Phone: (907) 277-1000
221 E Northern Lights Blvd #120 Anchorage, AK 99508
Website: https://www.chartercollege.edu/locations/anchorage-ak?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google_my_business&utm_campaign=website_click
Other Resources
OLÉ: Opportunities for Lifelong Education
This place has fun classes for adults over 50 years old.
Phone: (907) 231-0095 Email: info@oleanchorage.org
Website: https://www.oleanchorage.org/
Anchorage Public Library
Go to a nearby library to use its computers and printers, or check out books.
Website: http://www.anchoragelibrary.org/
Midtown /Loussac– Phone: (907) 343-2975
3600 Denali St. Anchorage, AK 99503
Muldoon– Phone: (907) 343-4032
1251 Muldoon Rd., Suite 158 Muldoon Town Center
Anchorage, AK 99504
Mountain View– Phone: (907) 343-2818
120 Bragaw St Anchorage, AK 99508
Eagle River– Phone: (907) 343-1530
12001 Business Blvd. #176 Eagle River Town Center
Eagle River, AK 99577
K-12 EDUCATION
Enroll Your Child in School
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone: (907) 746-9200
501 N Gulkana St, Palmer, AK 99645
Website: https://www.matsuk12.us/
Anchorage School District Student Enrollment
The Anchorage School District has a Family Welcome Center to help new students. They can help get a student enrolled, and have English language testing, and information for students and families who don’t speak English as a first language. Call 907-742-4455.
Phone: (907) 742-4000
5530 E Northern Lights, Anchorage, AK 99504
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/3297
Anchorage Schools by Location
Alaska Middle College School
This program allows students to finish high school while taking college courses.
Phone: (907) 742-8900
3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/amcs
King Tech High School
High school with technical training and core academics. They also have evening classes and online classes.
Phone: (907) 742-8900
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99508
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/kingtech#calendar34407/20201213/month
Anchorage Vocational Academic Institute of Learning (AVAIL)
Alternative high school in the Anchorage School District for students who are 16-19 years old and haven’t been successful in other schools.
Phone: (907) 563-7575
425 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/11956
Student Nutrition
ASD Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application
Fill out an application to see if a student qualifies to get free or low-cost healthy breakfast and lunch at school.
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/13246
Childcare
Kids’ Corps Inc.
Apply for free or low-cost childcare for kids ages 0-5 years.
Phone: (907) 279-2021
3710 East 20th Ave Suite #2
Website: https://www.kcialaska.org/
Thread Alaska Online Search Tool
Use Thread Alaska’s Online Search Tool to find childcare by location or by name https://threadalaska.worldsecuresystems.com/thread/families/childcare-search/online-search-tool
Phone: (907) 265-3100
Email: info@threadalaska.org
3350 Commercial Dr, Suite 203 Anchorage, AK 99501
After-School Programs
Boys & Girls Club Alaska
Before and after school care for kids ages 6-18, childcare for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and sports programs for kids ages 6-18.
Phone: (907) 248-5437 Email: info@bgcalaska.org
Website: https://bgcalaska.org/
YMCA Childcare
Find out if your child’s school is a part of the YMCA’s after school program.
Phone: (907) 563-3211 Email: kids@ymcaalaska.org
Website: http://www.ymcaalaska.org/childcare-before-after-school/
Campfire Alaska
Before and after school, school break, and summer childcare for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Phone: (907) 279-3551 Email: campfire@campfireak.org
161 Kelvin St. #100 Anchorage, AK 99508
Website: https://www.campfireak.org/family-resources/scholarships/school-and-summer-adventure-scholarship-application/
Alaska Afterschool Network
Find after school childcare near you.
Phone: (907) 248-7371
3201 C St. #110 Anchorage, AK 99503
Website: https://www.akafterschool.org/find-a-program
Bus Routes
Find your Child’s Bus Route:http://busroutes.asdk12.org/Students/BasicTransBoundarySearch.aspx
Tutoring /Resources
SLED Online Tutoring
Online tutoring for subjects like math, English, and history. Work with a live tutor or use their resources to study on your own. They can help make resumes look more professional. They also have help for math problems, test preparation, and more. All services are free.
Website: https://lam.alaska.gov/sled/homework
Imagination Library Enrollment
This free program delivers brand new children’s books to your door!
Website: https://www.bestbeginningsalaska.org/imagination-library/community-partners/
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
There is help for you to go to college, from signing up for classes, to tutoring services.
Registration
How to Register at UAA
Phone: (907) 786-1480
UAA Enrollment Services Center, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK 99508
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/registration/how-to-register.cshtml
Student Aid
Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA)
Website: https://studentaid.gov/
University of Alaska Scholarship Application System
This list of scholarships can help you pay for college.
Website: https://alaska.academicworks.com/
Tutoring
The Writing Center
Now has online services and live video appointments.
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college/departments/learning-commons/writing-center/index.cshtml
The Communication Center
Has online tutoring for public speaking. Only for those taking classes at UAA.
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college/departments/learning-commons/communication-center/index.cshtml
The Math Lab
The Math Lab can help all students and community members with math. To get help, just log in to Zoom – an open link is available now.
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college/departments/learning-commons/math-lab/index.cshtml
Equity
UAA Office of Equity and Compliance
They make sure UAA follows rules about equal opportunity, discrimination, affirmative action, and more.
Phone: (907) 786-6086 Email: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/equity-and-compliance/
TRIO Student Support Services
They help 160 students each year to be successful at UAA. Services are free.
Phone: (907) 786-1380 Email: uaa_sss@alaska.edu
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/trio-programs/student-support-services/apply.cshtml
Disability Support Services
They help support UAA students who have disabilities. They have resources for the university and the community. They help students with disabilities have equal access.
Phone: (907) 786-4530 Email: uaa_dss@alaska.edu
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/disability-support-services/