In 2014, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, and subsequently the State Legislature as a whole, adopted intent language for the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE)… Continue Reading USHE response to 2014 legislative intent language
Want to pocket more money for college? While preparing your 2014 Utah state income tax returns, consider sending your state income tax refund directly to… Continue Reading Consider sending your state income tax refund directly to your UESP account
Utah’s Research on Capitol Hill is an annual celebration of undergraduate research, and was held January 29, 2015, in the Rotunda of the State Capitol.… Continue Reading Research on Capitol Hill event showcases undergraduate research at UU, USU
Completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the single most important thing a student can do to get assistance paying for… Continue Reading Utah college students lag nation in taking advantage of available financial aid opportunities
Increasing the number of students who successfully complete college with a degree or certificate has been a top priority of the Board of Regents for… Continue Reading USHE institutions set goals to increase college completion rates
Account owners benefit from higher Utah state income tax benefit, now may change account investment option twice per year for the same beneficiary. The Utah Educational… Continue Reading New UESP features for 2015 add flexibility
Pell Grants: An Overview The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain post-graduate students to promote access to higher education.… Continue Reading Nearly 40% of USHE students received Pell Grant support in 2013-14
In order to effectively streamline technology to and between Utah’s public education and higher education systems, the Utah Legislature established the Utah Education Network (UEN) in 1993. UEN… Continue Reading Utah Education Network
Utah College Application Week events occurred Nov. 10 – 21, 2014, at 49 partner schools throughout Utah. With help from community volunteers, college and university… Continue Reading Utah College Application Week: 2014 events in photos
What are the college graduation rates for today’s students, and what can be done to help these students graduate on time? Advocacy organization such as Complete College America,… Continue Reading Improving graduation rates at Utah’s public colleges and universities