Financial Aid is any grant or scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help a student meet his/her college expenses. Such aid is usually provided by various sources such as federal and state agencies, colleges, high schools, foundations, and corporations. The amount of financial aid that a student receives is determined through federal, state and institutional guidelines. Grants include aid the student receives that need not be repaid; loans must be repaid. Interest rates and repayment terms vary by program. Employment is aid based on an hourly rate for work performed.
We recommend all Seniors fill out this short Scholarship Survey to help identify qualifying students for various awards that may come into the counseling office.
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid (including the Pell Grant, Federal student loans and Federal Work-Study). The FAFSA should be filled out by ALL Senior students!
Despite its name, the application is not for a single federal program, but the following:
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A Sterling Scholar is a high school senior who is publicly recognized and awarded for the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship in the State of Utah. A potential Sterling Scholar presents an all-encompassing portfolio on their work in a specific category and is interviewed by judges in the category’s field at various times. Sterling Scholars are awarded at the high school, semi-final and finals levels.
The Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group developed the program especially to focus attention on outstanding seniors in order to recognize them publicly as well as award cash scholarships and tuition waivers from participating institutions. The Sterling Scholar Awards Program seeks to commend and encourage excellence among all nominees. See Mrs Apezteguia for more info.
The Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group developed the program especially to focus attention on outstanding seniors in order to recognize them publicly as well as award cash scholarships and tuition waivers from participating institutions. The Sterling Scholar Awards Program seeks to commend and encourage excellence among all nominees. See Mrs Apezteguia for more info.
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) was established by the Utah State Legislature in 1996 as a nonprofit, tax-advantaged college savings program to help parents, grandparents, and other interested parties save for loved ones’ future college expenses.
A leader in the college savings industry, UESP is regarded as one of the best 529 plans in the nation for its low fees, flexibility, and variety of investment options. In October 2012, UESP was rated a “Gold" 529 college savings plan, saying, “Simplicity, combined with ingenuity, makes the Utah Educational Savings Plan among the best choices for college savers.” Financial guru Clark Howard labeled it “the nation’s finest 529”. Tens of thousands of Utah and non-Utah residents alike have benefited from UESP’s mission to help account owners build up their college funds while enjoying tax advantages.
A leader in the college savings industry, UESP is regarded as one of the best 529 plans in the nation for its low fees, flexibility, and variety of investment options. In October 2012, UESP was rated a “Gold" 529 college savings plan, saying, “Simplicity, combined with ingenuity, makes the Utah Educational Savings Plan among the best choices for college savers.” Financial guru Clark Howard labeled it “the nation’s finest 529”. Tens of thousands of Utah and non-Utah residents alike have benefited from UESP’s mission to help account owners build up their college funds while enjoying tax advantages.
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The New Century Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to accelerate their education by earning an Associate degree in high school from an institution within the Utah System of Higher Education. The scholarship may be used at any four-year public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University-Provo, LDS Business College, and Westminster College. The New Century Scholarship is modified each year as a result of legislation. It is important that you use this website as your resource for the most up-to-date information.
The Regents’ Scholarship encourages Utah high school students to prepare for college academically and financially by taking a core course of study and saving for college. The scholarship may be used at any public college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education, as well as at Brigham Young University-Provo, LDS Business College, and Westminster College. **The Regents’ Scholarship is modified each year as a result of legislation. It is important that you use this website as your resource for the most up-to-date information. The Centennial Scholarship for Early Graduation program is a partial tuition program which allows for high school graduation to be flexible and appropriate to meet the individual students' needs. |
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