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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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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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Students not learning financial literacy

(Mark Larson, Daily Universe) -- As the nation approaches the debt ceiling, lawmakers are attempting to fix a multi-trillion dollar budget crisis, but a national trend shows the personal...

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8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Freshman Year of College

It’s August again, and in Utah that means that school will be starting up again soon. I’ve been at a retreat this week with college and university recruiters, and it’s got me thinking about my first year of college and some of the things I wish I knew back then…

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UESP Lowers Fees and Adds New Investment Offering

The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) today announces the reduction of its annual Administrative Asset Fee and introduces a new Customized Age-Based investment...

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5 Things High School Seniors Should Be Doing Now

Hate to break it to you, but it's that time of year where all of the stores have signs telling you that "Back to School" is looming. If you're...

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College application timeline for high schoolers

This is a great article to read and then be sure to check out UtahScholars.org for course requirements on how to become a Utah Scholar and...

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A flexible way to prepare for higher education expenses—the Utah Educational Savings Plan

(By Lynne Ward, Executive Director of the Utah Educational Savings Plan and a mom) -- “Ummm, Mom, just wondering, why did we not start saving when I was a...

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Class of 2012 should start college applications now

(Sara Lenz, Deseret News) -- With summer nearing its halfway point for some students, those going into their senior year of high school may...

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