This document provides information to help students choose and prepare for higher education after high school. It discusses the different types of post-secondary education options in Utah, including applied technology colleges, community colleges, and four-year universities. It also provides details about financial aid, scholarships, important dates, and the application process. Students are encouraged to explore all of their options and find the best fit for their goals and qualifications.

1. Dive right in! Your future is waiting.

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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6. Community Colleges
 Associate’s Degree
 Certificates
University Transfer
Job Preparation
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7. Four-Year Colleges & Universities
Degrees

8. ACT Dates
 October
 December
 February
 April
 June

9. My College Funding Package
Grants Scholarships
Family
Contribution
Jobs Loans

10. Financial Aid
Need and Merit Based Aid

11. Need-Based Aid
Grants
Loans
Work Study

12. Applications for Aid
 FAFSA - Free Application for
Federal Student Aid @
www.fafsa.gov
 Institutional Financial Aid
Application
 Other requested personal
and financial documents

13. Will I Qualify?
Need-Based Aid
• Apply Early
• Be Accurate
You won’t know
unless you apply!

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!

21. UtahFutures.org

22. Campus Visits
 Schedule a visit
 See the sights
 Meet people
 Ask questions
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Visit several schools!

23. Know Your Representatives
Your college reps want to know you!