2. Why Higher Ed?
More than 15 million people in the U.S. hold
certificates and the Census, Bureau.of Labor Statistics in U.S.)
Source: Bureau of
degrees (308 mil
3. Guide Book
Contact Numbers
Scholarship Info
College Lingo
Preparing for College
College & Career Readiness
Recommendations
4. Take Your Pick
Applied Technology
Colleges
Community Colleges
Four-Year Colleges &
Universities
Utah has something for everyone!
5. Technology Colleges
Training that gets you to work now!
Train while in
high school with
financial help
Have a job to help
pay for college
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12. Applications for Aid
FAFSA - Free Application for
Federal Student Aid @
www.fafsa.gov
Institutional Financial Aid
Application
Other requested personal
and financial documents
14. Merit Based Aid/Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Award Amount
Academic Merit-based Tuition
Leadership Part tuition
Departmental Student fees
Other Campus-based Housing
Outside Sources Books
Deadlines: November 1 to April 30
15. New Century Scholarship- Overview
Purpose
This scholarship encourages
students to accelerate their
education by earning an
Associate’s degree while in high
school
Background
Created in 1999
Initiated by former Governor
Leavitt
In the 12th year award cycle
16. 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 Exemplary UESP
and Exemplary, or Base, Exemplary Award Award
and UESP.
Base Award
17. 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.
18. Where to Find Scholarship Information
To access the scholarship information
1. Higheredutah.org
2. Click on “Scholarships”
3. Click on the specific program that you want to access
19. Things to Consider…
Student should look to ALL financial aid opportunities
If possible diversify, rather than relying on one
Other Financial Aid Options
Saving for College through the Utah Educational Savings
Plan program
Work while attending school
Private Scholarships/grants
--visit UtahFutures.org
Federal Financial Aid
Loans, Grants and Work Study
20. 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!