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Latest Higher Education Budget Cuts will Affect Tuition

Budget cuts to Utah’s colleges and universities leaves officials looking to tuition increases to offset lack of funding for fourth consecutive year SALT LAKE CITY –   Utah Commissioner of Higher Education, Bill Sederburg, expressed appreciation to the legislature today for keeping budget cuts to colleges and universities to approximately 2%. Sederburg says, “We are disappointed the legislature didn’t follow the...

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College tax credits and deductions for your 2010 return

Hooray! It’s 2011 and like the most of the population of the U.S., you’re probably gearing up to ring in the new year by filing your 2010 taxes in hopes of a hefty return! If you or a dependent attended college during 2010, you’re in luck because the federal government offers tax credits and deductions to help lighten the college tuition load. There are two different tax credit options to choose from (Usually three options, but the “Hope Credit” is unavailable for the 2010 tax return) as well as a standard deduction for higher education.

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10 ways to pay for college tuition in 2011

The folks at bankrate.com had a chance to talk with David Feitz from the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority and he gave some great tips on some of the best ways to pay for college tuition. If you're into making New Year's resolutions, here are some ideas that may help you resolve to attend...

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The Higher Ed Dictionary: A Translation Guide

Learning a new language tends to be a daunting task, only made slightly easier when the language is actually jargon in English. As you navigate the world of higher education, you'll run into many terms that you might not have heard before. Academic Advising: a process to help you make choices about your education, such as what to...

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