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Utah’s merit-based college aid fully funded — for now

(Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune) -- Utah’s two popular merit-based financial aid programs will head into the next academic year fully funded, ensuring hundreds of college-ready high school students will earn $1,000 or more to support them at a state institution. But there are no guarantees for the future if the Regents scholarship continues its meteoric rise in popularity. Officials...

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Get real on scholarships

(Michelle Singletary, The Washington Post) -- As the parent of a soon-to-be college student, I’m privy to a lot of conversations other parents have about their child’s chances of getting significant scholarship or grant money.

I have one word to describe many of these conversations: delusional. It’s delusion that soothes many parents who know they haven’t saved...

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Personal finance: Can college be affordable?

(Lois Colllins, Deseret News) - The trend seems scary for parents of high school or college students. Headlines have for several months blared that student debt is rising and may exceeds credit card debt in America. And proposals in the new Obama budget get rid of subsidies for some student grants and would see interest start accumulating before the...

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UHEAA providing free information, assistance and iPods to Utah students

SALT LAKE CITY – Frightened by the FAFSA? The Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA)is ready to rescue you by sponsoring several events throughout the state to aid students and their families in preparation for their college education. As a service to the community, UHEAA is providing free professional assistance with filling out and filing the Free Application for...

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