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Prepare & Pay for College

Getting a college education is an investment that will pay back for a lifetime, it’s never too early to prepare for it. Be sure to visit UtahFutures.org, Utah’s premier resource for college and career information. UtahFutures.org is full of information regarding scholarships, financial aid, career information. Sign up for a free account and access countless prep tests for free!

WICHE Student Exchange

Interested in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Program?

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Utah Scholars

Preparation for college can never start too early. Learn more about Utah’s college-prep program.

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Scholarships

Get the latest information on the Regents’ and New Century Scholarships administered by the Utah System of Higher Education.

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Single Moms

New information to help single moms in Utah pursue their educational...

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UHEAA Account Access

Manage your student loans...

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Missionary and Religious Service

You're preparing to serve on a religious...

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Report: Utah grads have lowest average debt in US

(Jon Byington, for the Deseret News) -- College graduates across the nation owed an average of $25,000 in student debt in 2010, while Utah grads had the lowest average...

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Many parents putting kids’ college education ahead of own retirement

(Sarah Gambles, Deseret News) -- For some parents looking forward to a retirement filled with vacations, gardening, doing family history or moving to St. George, those dreams have been...

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Utah Organization Helps Students Learn to Pay for College

UHEAA fall tour gives free information, assistance to students everywhere in the state

SALT LAKE CITY – Even though Halloween is right around the corner, there are...

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Best 529 College Plan of 2011

(Allan Roth, CBS moneywatch.com) -- Every year I conduct a search for the best college 529 plans in the nation. Now I don’t do this for purely theoretical reasons,...

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UESP to give away college savings certificates in bookmark contest

(Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune) -- The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) is awarding $8,000 in college savings certificates in its second annual "Make Your Mark" bookmark design contest...

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529 Guru Tells “A College Savings Story”

(Joe Hurley, savingforcollege.com) -- Now that it is officially College Savings Month, I would like to share a story concerning my aunt, who passed away in...

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Utah Educational Savings Plan’s First Account Owner Sends Granddaughter to College

(Salt Lake City)-- In perfect timing with September as National College Savings Month, the first person to open a college savings account with the Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP),...

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Real Life College Student Blog: Consider the Possibilities When Choosing Classes

Most of you have already registered for classes. However, before you set your schedule in stone, consider the following … oh fine, I’ll use the magic word. Please consider the following:

Take off the blinders. Too many students think that they think they know what they want from college. Rather than recognizing the full range of classes at the college or university, their narrow view leads them to a limited number of possible courses from which to choose (notice how I didn’t end my sentence with a preposition–classy). They feel they should only take classes that fit their interests and academic plans. Boy, was I a victim of this error! Take off the blinders and take into account the captivating courses that are at your university

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UHEAA’s College Financial Aid Nights & Super Short Essay Scholarship Contest

Don’t let the cost of college intimidate you! With the right tools and know-how, ANYONE can successfully pay for a college education. Come out to any 2011-12 College Financial Aid Night to learn all about financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and important college prep deadlines from the UHEAA college access experts. You’ll even have the opportunity to talk face-to-face with representatives from Utah’s colleges and universities. Oh, and did we mention that there will be free food? :-)

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HOW TO: Pay For Grad School

There’s a wealth of information available for undergraduate students on how to pay for school; for grad students, this can be a little more tricky. Here’s a quick rundown of some ways graduate students can pay for school…

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