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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 some folks who seem more afraid of paying for college during this time of year. Fear not! Experts from the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) are ready to rescue...

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In Higher Education, success follows success

(Prosperity 2020 blog) -- Investment in higher education has an impact that extends beyond the individual, according to a survey commissioned by Prosperity 2020 and conducted by Dan Jones & Associates. For every member of a household that earns a postsecondary degree or certificate, the likelihood increases that siblings and children will do so, as well. The...

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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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Major Decisions

(Christopher Borgione, City Weekly) -- College enrollment involves endless decision making: whether or not to pledge to a fraternity or sorority, whether to move out, how to balance a social life with schoolwork and manage finances, what classes to take—the list is endless. One of the most important decisions for a college student,...

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