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Utah Resources
Utah is located in the western United States. It was the 45th state admitted to the union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 88 percent of Utah's 2,500,000 people, known as "Utahns," live in an urban concentration with Salt Lake City as the center, known as the Wasatch Front. In contrast, vast expanses of the state are nearly uninhabited, making the population the sixth most urbanized in the U.S. The name "Utah" is derived from the Ute Indian language, meaning " people of the mountains".
Utah System of Higher Education
The Utah System of Higher Education ’s mission is to ensure that all of Utah’s citizens, regardless of geographic location or work and life commitments, can earn certificates and degrees in the state of Utah.
Website: http://www.utahsbr.edu/acad01h.html
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New Century Scholarship
The New Century Scholarship is designed to assist Utah high school students in obtaining a bachelor’s degree. In order to qualify, students must complete by September 1 of the year they graduate from high school, with a cumulative 3.0 GPA, either
- an associate’s degree, OR
- the Regents’ approved equivalent of an associate’s degree, OR
- the Regents’ approved math and science curriculum.
American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Scholarship
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah is offering scholarships for the first year of college to graduating high school seniors who have taken a stand for civil liberties. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the first place winner, and $500 to second and third places winners.
All recipients will be nominated for a $5,000 national scholarship, which will be awarded to 15 students from across the country. Those students will then become part of a group of student activists whose talents and passion will be fostered by the ACLU national office, and who will be invited to participate in ongoing activities.
For more information and an application, visit http://www.acluutah.org/scholarship.htm or call (801) 521-9862 ext 108| State Grants |
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No Grants are currently available at this time
What other Grants are available?
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T H Bell Teaching Incentive Loan ProgramM
The T. H. Bell Incentive Loan Program (TILP) offers qualified students accepted into one of Utah 's teacher preparation program full tuition and fees to complete their education degree. The monies paid by TILP are treated like a loan to students. Students who graduate, are granted a teaching certificate by the Utah State Office of Education, and teach in one of Utah 's K-12 elementary, middle or secondary schools can repay one year's loan by teaching one full academic year. For students who become certified and teach in hard-to-staff schools, each full year of teaching will be considered payment for two years of the loan. Colleges and departments of teacher preparation will give special consideration to students who prepare to teach special education, math or science. In some cases graduate students who prepare to teach in these areas will also receive consideration.
To learn more information on this program, please visit contact the Utah System of Higher Education.
WICHE Student Incentive Loan Program
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education's student exchange programs help more than 21,000 students each year gain affordable access to undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels programs not available in their home state. Learn about the student exchange program.To learn more information on this program, please visit contact the WICHE.
What other loans are available?
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Utah Educational Savings Plan
Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) was authorized by the Utah Legislature and is designed to comply with Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. UESP is administered and managed by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority.
A trust fund established and sponsored by the State of Utah, UESP is the official and only 529 plan sponsored by the state. The Utah Educational Savings Plan is a “direct-sold” 529 plan, which means that you can set up an account and make contributions by contracting directly with UESP. You do not need a financial advisor to do this for you.
Looking for tax-free earnings? Contributions to UESP accounts are not deductible for federal income tax purposes; however, earnings on investments in UESP accounts grow federally tax-deferred. As long as the funds are used for qualified higher education expenses of the beneficiary at an eligible educational institution, disbursements from an account will not be subject to federal income tax.
Earnings are also exempt from Utah state taxes if used for qualified higher education expenses.
Program type: Savings
How to enroll: Enroll directly with the program.
State residency requirements: None
Benefits - Tax Exemptions: Yes
Benefits - Tax Credits: Yes
Benefits - Tax Deductions: Yes
Benefits - Matching Grant: No
Phone: 800-418-2551
Website: www.uesp.org
What are some other college savings options?
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A number of federal and state programs are available to help veterans pursue a college education. Contact the state approving agency a Utah VA Certifying Official for details.
Utah State Approving Agency
Ben Guile, Director
Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1284
Phone: (801)366-8483
Email: bguile@utahsbr.edu
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