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General College Requirements You should complete Algebra 2 as a minimum. Most colleges suggest that you take 4 years of math. Foreign Language (2 levels in the same language) University of Utah 2 of your 3 science credits should be lab sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Out of state school requirements and deadlines may differ. Check websites for detailed information

How to pay for college Grants Scholarships Work Study Savings Loans deadlines, deadlines, deadlines Grants Scholarships Work Study Savings Loans deadlines, deadlines, deadlines

Scholarships You don’t have to pay back You usually don’t have to demonstrate financial need Scholarships generally reward a special talent such as academic, athletic, or artistic skills Scholarships may also be awarded based on what you want to study in college, ethnicity/race, religion, where your parents work, where you live, or clubs/activities/programs that you joined in high school

General Types of Scholarships Merit Scholarships (GPA/ACT or SAT) – Honors at Entrance – Dean’s – Top Ten – Presidential Some schools have a set index score to qualify Departmental Scholarships based on program of study, performing/visual arts, athletics – Application criteria may include: Tryouts, Portfolios, Letters of recommendation, Resume, Essay, Interview Leadership/Ambassador Scholarships/Service – Application criteria often include: Resume, Letters of recommendation, Leadership experience in school or community Diversity Scholarships – Ethnic/Racial diversity – Financial need – GPA/ACT – First general college student

WHERE TO FIND FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Individual College/University sites Individual College/University sites Program of Study/Major website Program of Study/Major website Military Military Utahfutures.org Utahfutures.org Internet Searches Internet Searches Parent or student employer’s Parent or student employer’s Scholarship Night (Uheaa) Scholarship Night (Uheaa) Alta Scholarship Bulletin, daily announcements, & school Web Page Alta Scholarship Bulletin, daily announcements, & school Web Page Ann-Marie Proctor – Counselors Ann-Marie Proctor – Counselors FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) Regents / New Century ( Regents / New Century ( Utah College and University Student Guide ( Utah College and University Student Guide (

Avoid Scholarship Fraud If an organization wants you to pay to get a scholarship, its probably a scam If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is Spend the time, not the money Never invest more than an postage stamp to get information about scholarships Nobody can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship

Regents’ Scholarship Two awards: base and exemplary 4 years of math 4 years of English Biology, chemistry, and physics 3 ½ years of social studies 2 years of the same foreign language grades 9-12 Two awards: base and exemplary 4 years of math 4 years of English Biology, chemistry, and physics 3 ½ years of social studies 2 years of the same foreign language grades 9-12 Base Level requires: C or better grades 3.0 GPA One ACT score Base Level requires: C or better grades 3.0 GPA One ACT score Exemplary requires: B or better grades ACT of GPA Exemplary requires: B or better grades ACT of GPA

New Century Scholarship Graduate from a Utah high school with a 3.5 GPA Finish an Associate’s degree with a 3.0 GPA by the date student graduates from high school Students can receive the New Century or the Regents’ Scholarship, but not both Students must meet with an academic advisor from SLCC (Holly Perry) This scholarship is very demanding and may require some classes to be taken on a college campus at full tuition. Recipients must enroll full-time (12 credits) in an eligible 4-year Bachelor’s degree program The maximum New Century Scholarship award amount that a student may receive is $1250 per semester. Award amounts may change from year to year. Check the website for specific information Graduate from a Utah high school with a 3.5 GPA Finish an Associate’s degree with a 3.0 GPA by the date student graduates from high school Students can receive the New Century or the Regents’ Scholarship, but not both Students must meet with an academic advisor from SLCC (Holly Perry) This scholarship is very demanding and may require some classes to be taken on a college campus at full tuition. Recipients must enroll full-time (12 credits) in an eligible 4-year Bachelor’s degree program The maximum New Century Scholarship award amount that a student may receive is $1250 per semester. Award amounts may change from year to year. Check the website for specific information

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Prepare Now Be proactive about your education! Keep your grades up Get involved Start an accomplishment Resume – Keep track of awards – Test scores – Community service – Extra-Curricular activities – Work experience