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Why Higher Ed?

More than 15 million people in the U.S. hold certificates and degrees. (308 mil in U.S.)

Source: Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Guide Book Contact Numbers

Scholarship Info

College Lingo

Preparing for College

College & Career

Readiness

Recommendations

Take Your Pick

Utah has something for everyone!

Applied Technology Colleges

Community Colleges

Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Train while in high school with financial help

Have a job to help pay for college

Technology Colleges Training that gets you to work now!

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Community CollegesAssociate’s Degree Certificates

Job Preparation

University Transfer

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Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Bachelor’s

Master’sDoctorate

Degrees

ACT Dates

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My College Funding Package

Scholarships

LoansJobs

Family Contribution

Grants

Financial AidNeed and Merit Based Aid

Need-Based Aid

GrantsLoansWork Study

Applications for AidFAFSA - Free

Application for Federal Student Aid @ www.fafsa.gov

Institutional Financial Aid Application

Other requested personal and financial documents

Will I Qualify?Need-Based Aid

• Apply Early

• Be Accurate

You won’t know unless you apply!

Merit Based Aid/Scholarships

Academic Merit-basedLeadershipDepartmentalOther Campus-basedOutside Sources

TuitionPart tuitionStudent feesHousingBooks

Deadlines: November 1 to April 30

Types of Scholarships Award Amount

New Century Scholarship- Overview

PurposeThis scholarship encourages

students to accelerate their education by earning an Associate’s degree while in high school

BackgroundCreated in 1999Initiated by former

Governor Leavitt In the 12th year award cycle

Regents’ Scholarship - Overview

Established in 2008 Based on nationally-recognized foundational

core designed to help students prepare for college academically and financially

Fact: Students can qualify for 1, 2, or 3 of the awards. For example a student can qualify for the Base Award only, Base and UESP, Base and Exemplary, or Base, Exemplary and UESP.

Base Award

ExemplaryAward

UESPAward

Scholarship Funding The Award amounts are determined on an annual basis

and are subject to legislative funding and number of qualified participants.

Award amounts may be reduced, may vary from year to year, and are dependent on when the recipient is enrolled in college.

Award amounts are determined in April of each year.

Funding levels beyond Spring of 2012 are unknown.

The maximum Regents’ Scholarship Base Award amount that a student may receive is $1000 one-time payment.

The maximum New Century award and the Regents’ Scholarship Exemplary Academic Achievement award amount that a student may receive is $1250 per semester based on meeting renewal requirements.

To access the scholarship information1. Higheredutah.org2. Click on “Scholarships”3. Click on the specific program that you want to

access

Where to Find Scholarship Information

Things to Consider…Student should look to ALL financial aid

opportunitiesIf possible diversify, rather than relying on oneOther Financial Aid Options

Saving for College through the Utah Educational Savings Plan program

Work while attending schoolPrivate Scholarships/grants

--visit UtahFutures.orgFederal Financial Aid

Loans, Grants and Work Study

Important Questions!How do I find a scholarship?How do I get a scholarship?How do I keep a

scholarship?Is my scholarship

renewable?What’s the value of my

award?Take Responsibility!

UtahFutures.org

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