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Online School for Fairbanks Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your child’s education shouldn’t have to stop because the temperature has dropped to minus 50°F and the roads through Fairbanks are too dangerous to drive. Whether you’re a military family stationed at Fort Wainwright, a researcher connected to the University of Alaska Fairbanks community, or you live in one of the rural villages outside the city where school access is limited, Forest Trail Academy gives your family a fully accredited K-12 education that works on your schedule — not the weather’s.
Why Fairbanks Families Choose FTA
Fairbanks winters are unlike anything else in the country. For months at a time, temperatures stay so far below zero that getting kids to school safely becomes a daily battle. Interior Alaska families know that cold-day closures and hazardous road conditions aren’t just inconvenient — they add up to weeks of lost instruction over the course of a year. FTA removes that barrier entirely. Your student logs in from home, works through rigorous coursework, and stays on track academically no matter what the thermometer reads outside. And when the midnight sun arrives in summer and your family’s schedule flips upside down, FTA’s self-paced model means learning doesn’t have to stop — or start at 7 a.m.
Fort Wainwright families face a specific challenge: PCS orders can come at any time and pull kids out of school mid-year. With FTA, that disruption disappears. Your child stays enrolled in the same school, with the same curriculum and the same teachers, whether you’re still in Fairbanks or you’ve moved to a new duty station across the country. For families in the UAF research community who travel for fieldwork or sabbaticals, the same flexibility applies. And for students in the villages surrounding Fairbanks — where bus routes are long, roads are rough, and local school options are limited — FTA offers a genuine full-time school alternative with real academic credentials.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Fairbanks and nationwide.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study before training, after your shift, on weekends.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week — no waiting for September.
- Same School Through Every Change: Military PCS, relocations, and life changes don’t interrupt enrollment.
Getting Started from Fairbanks
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Fairbanks-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Fairbanks?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Alaska universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Fairbanks?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Alaska FTA Community
Fairbanks families are part of FTA’s larger Alaska community. Learn more about FTA for all Alaska students →
Forest Trail Academy | 2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | 800-890-6269
FTA Programs Available to You
Forest Trail Academy offers the complete K-12 curriculum to students in your area. All programs are 100% online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
Elementary School (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Accredited elementary curriculum covering reading, math, science, and social studies. Students progress at their own pace with certified teacher support.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
FTA middle school prepares students for high school with rigorous core subjects and academic counseling on a flexible schedule.
High School (Grades 9-12)
Our Cognia-accredited high school diploma program includes all graduation requirements plus AP courses and college-prep guidance. Recognized by 1,000+ universities worldwide.
Homeschool Programs
FTA homeschool support gives families the academic structure, certified teachers, and official transcripts that colleges require.
Tuition and Enrollment
Tuition from $255.75/month. Open enrollment year-round. Contact admissions to start today.
