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TCF Resources for Students
2025 Fund Your Future is Here
Explore the newest edition of Fund Your Future, now available to download. This year’s guide highlights high-demand paths like CTE, trades, healthcare, maritime, and more—plus new CIRI Career Connection opportunities with hiring preferences for shareholders and descendants.
Built to support your next step, Fund Your Future connects with TCF’s expanded eligibility, increased CTE funding, open deadlines, upgraded portal, and text alerts.
This resource is specifically tailored to support Alaska Native students, offering tips, strategies, and insights to help you navigate the application process and maximize your chances of receiving funding for your education. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or looking to enhance your approach, this guide is designed to set you on the path to success.
National Resources
Find the Right College Fit
College Scorecard makes it easy to compare colleges based on what matters — cost, graduation rates, and earnings after school. Use it to search by degree, field of study, or location and make informed choices for your future.
Navigating Career Choices
Not sure what job is right for you? My Next Move helps you explore career paths based on your interests and goals. Learn what different jobs are really like, what kind of training you’ll need, and what to expect for pay and growth. It’s a great first step toward your future.
Compare Training Programs Before You Enroll
Thinking about job training or career school? This tool helps you compare programs side by side — including how many people finish, how much it costs, and how much graduates earn. Use it to make informed choices before you invest time or money.
Industry Spotlight
Three Reasons to Join the Cybersecurity Workforce
1. A career in cybersecurity ranks among the top 20 fastest-growing career fields in the country.2. Cyber-related careers have some of the highest projected percentage changes (+33%) in employment between 2022 and 2032.3. There are over 514,000 open cybersecurity positions available in the U.S. alone.
Use the Tools on NICCS to Get Started in Cybersecurity
Use the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cyber Career Pathways Tool to gain a better understanding of the NICE Framework Work Roles and their common TKS relationships. The tool can help you understand what types of work might be available to you at the beginner, intermediate, and expert levels of cybersecurity based on the education, skills, and experience you have today. It also shows you how to move from one Work Role to another by identifying your skills gaps and areas of improvement in order to advance in your career. Additionally, it includes training that you can take to gain knowledge and skills needed to succeed in your career of interest. Check out the spotlight videos and micro-challenges within the Work Role details for more information as well.
Find Cybersecurity Education Options Near You
If you are exploring your options for cybersecurity education, check out the 400+ colleges and universities with nationally recognized cybersecurity degree programs, many of which offer scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, up to $27,000 and $37,000 respectively.
Find Your Pathway
Explore Apprenticeships 🔧📚💼
Learn While You Earn
Looking for a hands-on path to a career? Apprenticeships offer paid, real-world experience while you build the skills to succeed in fields like healthcare, construction, IT, and more. Explore opportunities across Alaska and beyond that let you earn while you learn — no college degree required.
Connect with FAFSA Guidance & Funding Support through ACPE
Chin’an to the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education for offering extensive resources to help students succeed.
Outside of Alaska?
Not sure how to begin your funding search? TCF can help you find the right path.
We’ll connect you with reliable resources and programs nationwide.
Reach us at 907-793-3575 or tcf@tcfak.org
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