1. You CAN Pay for College

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

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

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

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

6. 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:

7. 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

8. How to File FAFSA? Apply for a FSA ID 3 Forms
Grants
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!

9. FAFSA Completion Night
November 5-8pm Career Center A125
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

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

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

12. 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

13. Where do I find scholarship info?
College and Universities Websites
Mrs. Hernandez (College Adviser)
Grangercounselingcenter.com/ Scholarship

14. 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.

15. 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

16. Private Scholarships
United States Hispanic Leadership institute-ushli.org
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund-maldef.org
Get Ready for College- getreadyforcollege.org
Latino College Dollars-latin0collegedollars.org
Scholarships for Hispanics-scholarshipsforhispanics.org
*check grangercounselingcenter.com

17. 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

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