Learn more about your Higher Education Options

Did you know? 

• Utah residents can now apply to Utah colleges and universities without an application fee! Source

• BYU-I is also waiving their application fee!

Financial Aid

• Help with filling out FAFSA 2024-25 application: FAFSA 2024-25 Walkthrough Video (youtube.com)

• Want more videos? Here’s their YouTube channel: Utah College Awareness & Financial Aid - YouTube 

• The Salt Lake County Library can help you find scholarships, take a career assessment and more! Use your library card to help you create your future! https://www.slcolibrary.org/learn/careers

Tour A College

•  Are you a Junior in High School wanting to know when Colleges are coming to your school? Here’s a schedule starting January 2024: 2024 Utah Higher Ed Day Tour Schedule (google.com)  

Military

• Interested in military options? Look here: ROTC (Military Education Options): https://ut.ng.mil/CAREERS/Join-the-Guard/ROTC/

College Credit Now

• Want to earn College credit or Certificates while in High School? Check out the Granite Technical Institute! https://schools.graniteschools.org/gti/about-gti/ 

Explore Schools

• Trying to decide on a school? Filter by degree type, location, admission and graduation percentages here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

GED options, including online classes! 

• Granite Peaks Adult Education: https://schools.graniteschools.org/granitepeaks/ged/

• Get Your GED: https://ged.com/ 

• Finish Your Diploma: https://finishyourdiploma.org/

• (GED.com and Finishyourdiploma.org both offer access to practice questions, help finding local classes and scheduling your test) 

Did you start working right away, or did you leave college before graduating? 

• SLCC has options specifically for you! Check it out here: https://www.slcc.edu/admissions/adult-learner.aspx

This score card gives you a realistic idea of which college could be a great fit. 

• Filter by degree type, location, admission and graduation percentages here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Colleges are recognizing the need to adapt for non-traditional students. 

• Reach out to your ward's education mentor to find options that meet your needs! 

• Don't know who your mentor is? Send an email to Sister Wright (almarie.wright@gmail.com) to find out who it is. The Lord has called them for this specific purpose. Let us help you achieve your educational goals!

Would you like help with Resumes, Cover letters and other business writing? 

• SLCC is here to help! https://www.slcc.edu/cwc/writing-coaching.aspx

Receive help through email, in person or video chat. 

• Create an account and set up appointment for specific help: https://slcc.mywconline.com/

• Free English Classes are available throughout the Salt Lake Valley. We can help you find which classes are closest to you. Call or email Sister Wright for more information. 

• THE FUNDET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is a private foundation committed to assist Hispanic/Latino adults in obtaining the technical skills to enter the workforce and become self-sufficient. https://fundetutah.org/

Use your Salt Lake County Library Card to access LinkedIn Learning for free! 

• Brush up on your interviewing skills, develop skills in your current field or branch out to something new. https://www.slcolibrary.org/learn/how-to#linkedin

Utah Department of Workforce Services

• Help with GED, College Degree, Licensing & Certifications, Apprenticeships, Work Experience Opportunities, Rejoining the Workforce https://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/career/index.html

Continuing Education For Senior Citizens

Auditing classes

• University of Utah: $25 (plus any applicable class fees) https://continue.utah.edu/hb60

• SLCC: $10 (plus any applicable class fees) https://www.slcc.edu/admissions/senior-enrollment.aspx

Adults with disabilities

• Here’s a few resources: https://utahparentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Lifelong-Community-and-Adult-Education-Classes-for-Lifelong-Learners.pdf