You CAN Pay for College Tuition Fees 2018

You CAN Pay for College

Tuition & Fees (2018 -2019) � U of U- $8824 � Dixie -$5080 � USU- $7174 � Snow College- $3692 � USU Eastern - $3749 � � UVU- $5652 LDS BC- $3340 (LDS) $6680 (non- LDS) � SLCC- $3780. 50 � BYU- $5460 (LDS) $10, 920 (non-LDS) � Weber- $5524 � SUU- $5774 � Westminster- $33, 040 � Utah System of Technical Colleges (UCAT)- $274 monthly fee -30 hours per week (full time) * Tuition estimates for 12 -18 credits for Fall and Spring semesters; does not include Summer

College Costs � Standard Costs Tuition Student fees Room and board Books and supplies � Other Costs Transportation Food Clothes Laundry Recreation Entertainment So …. How Can I Pay For College? (Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education)

How Can I Pay For College? � Grants � Loans � Work Study � Savings � Employment � Scholarships FILE YOUR FAFSA

ATTEND A FAFSA NIGHT �This Wednesday, November th 15 5 -8 in the Career Center �Also, Wednesday, December th 13 5 -8 in the Career Center

File your FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid � an application � determines eligibility for Federal Student Aid (and more) � tells you HOW MUCH you can receive �FAFSA VIDEO: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=g. Uis 5 lity. C Q&list=PL 23 B 9 A 23 CD 8 DD 82 DD&index=6

Who can file a FAFSA? � be a U. S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen (Green Card or Permanent Resident) � have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau) NOT DACA students � be registered with Selective Service, if you’re a male (you must register between the ages of 18 and 25) � be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program

How to File FAFSA? � 3 Forms Grants �Apply for a FSA ID FREE money from state and federal (up to $5920) Federal Work-Study part time job on campus Loans must pay back with an interest You and your parent need a FSA ID to apply Applications are available NOW!

FAFSA Completion Night November 15 @ 5 -8 pm Career Center A 125 What to bring � Basic Information: · Social Security number · Birthdates · Driver’s license numbers (if you have one) · Parent’s Marriage/Divorce/Separation Dates · Alien Registration Number (Or Permanent Resident Card) if you are not a U. S. citizen. � Tax information such as: · 2016 W-2 forms (yours and parents) · 2016 Federal Income Tax return � Records of untaxed income, such as: · Social Security benefits · Welfare · Temporary Assistance for Needy Families · Veterans benefits � Information on: · Savings and bank statements · Business, investment, mortgage information

Types of Scholarships School or Institution Based ▪ Academic ▪ Departmental ▪ Leadership/Talent ▪ Service ▪ Diversity ▪ Athletic Private ▪ Companies ▪ Military ▪ Organizations ▪ MORE – they can come from almost anywhere

Strategies To WIN The Scholarship Present Yourself Well and Follow Directions � Proofread for errors carefully � Write legibly � Use an appropriate email � Follow all directions exactly � Do not leave anything blank � Turn in application before the deadline

What are they looking for? 10 Universal Judging Criteria Hard Work Overcoming Obstacles Teamwork Perseverance Individual Passion & Enthusiasm Responsibility Civic Duty Purpose Character “Take a deeper look at the things you’ve done and highlight the personal attributes you’re most proud of. ” Ben Kaplan How to go to College almost For Free

Where do I find scholarship info? � College and Universities Websites � Mrs. Hernandez (College Adviser) � Grangercounselingcenter. com/ Scholarship � www. fastweb. com � www. schoolsoup. com � www. utahfutures. org � www. scholarship 101. com � www. collegenet. com

Undocumented Students HB 144 – allows undocumented students to be eligible for in-state tuition rates �attend a Utah high school for 3 years. �obtain a high school diploma from a Utah high school. �enroll in a public postsecondary institution in Utah, and file an affidavit stating intent to legalize immigration status and become a permanent resident.

DACA Scholarship Information �Get the DACA App – tons or resources �Scholarships. com �Educate-Utah. org/scholarships �Thedream. us �Mydocumentedlife. org �Goldendoorscholars. org �Hsf. net/scholarship �Unitedwedream. org �Scholarshipsaz. org

Private Scholarships �United States Hispanic Leadership institute- ushli. org �Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund-maldef. org �Get Ready for Collegegetreadyforcollege. org �Latino College Dollarslatin 0 collegedollars. org �Scholarships for Hispanicsscholarshipsforhispanics. org *check grangercounselingcenter. com

Do NOT pay for Information Any information on scholarships can always be found for free. Remember it’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid!! ? ? ? GRANGERCOUNSELINGCENTER. COM

Let’s apply for FSA ID Fafsa. gov click on FSA ID