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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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Study: Utah schools award more degrees with less debt

(Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune) -- A new measure for student debt loads shows Utah’s public colleges and universities are among the nation’s most productive in terms of debt generated per degree awarded. Utah’s “debt-to-degree” ratio is $7,175, less than half the national average, according to a recent data analysis by Education Sector, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. Only Florida and...

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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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