The general perception of a traditional college career goes as follows: upon high school graduation, a student immediately enrolls the following year in a college… Continue Reading Analysis: USHE students likely to transfer & change majors before graduation
Although the decline in the manufacturing economy eliminated many good jobs for high school graduates, new research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and… Continue Reading New report: 30M good jobs that pay without a BA (but many still require college)
By 2065 the number of college age population (ages 18-24) living in Utah is projected to increase by 65% (an increase of 196,705 students) to… Continue Reading A long-term look at Utah’s college age population
What are tuition waivers? Tuition waivers are a type of financial aid used to help students pay for college. Student aid—a critical part of keeping… Continue Reading How are tuition waivers used across USHE?
The US Department of Education (ED) recently announced higher education institutions can begin to award year-round Pell grants for students starting July 1, 2017. Before… Continue Reading Year-round Pell grants available July 1
The National Center for Education Statistics recently published its annual report, The Condition of Education 2017, which showcases national trends in education using data from the… Continue Reading 12 key takeaways from the NCES Condition of Education 2017 report
Scholarships and grants play a significant role in how students pay for college. 54% of USHE students who enrolled in both fall and spring semesters… Continue Reading Analysis: Half of USHE students receive gift aid – 1 in 5, tuition & fees are fully covered
On April 21, 2017, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) hosted a retreat on college access and completion at the Leonardo in Salt Lake… Continue Reading USHE hosts first annual joint access & completion retreat
The Board of Regents adopted a ten-year strategic plan in 2016 focusing on three key objectives, one of which was Affordable Participation. The benchmark for… Continue Reading What percentage of Utah high school graduates go to college?
CollegeCon 2017 is a free one-day conference that allows parents and students the opportunity to explore college possibilities through booths, keynote speeches, and small-group breakout… Continue Reading CollegeCon 2017