College Access Resources
Resources for K-12 counselors, college advisors, & educators
Welcome to USHE’s college access resource page. Here you’ll find Utah’s admissions resources, financial aid resources, training opportunities, and more.
Utah's Central Admissions Platform
Admit Utah is the state’s first simplified and guaranteed admissions initiative designed with access for all students in mind. It serves as a central platform for students, families, and educators to navigate the college admissions process seamlessly.
Utah College and Financial Aid Awareness Month
The goal of Utah College Application and Financial Aid Awareness Month is to provide every high school senior at our partner schools the opportunity to complete at least one college or university application during the school day and to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid during a coordinated FAFSA Night event with access to parents.
Utah College Application and Financial Aid Awareness Month events have a particular focus on students who would be the first in their families to attend college, low-income students, or students who may not have otherwise considered applying.
UCAW and FAFSA Night events take place every October in high schools around the state.
Here are a few resources for counselors to use during UCAW and Planning for College and Career Readiness meetings with students.
Additional materials and handouts are found in the UCAW Site Coordinator Manual.
UCAW Coordinator Survey
In previous years, the UCAW survey was administered to students by schools to gather data on their events. To reduce the number of surveys given to students and maintain the primary focus of UCAW—helping students apply to college—USHE is now requesting that UCAW Coordinators complete a post-event survey to collect necessary data. Simply scan the QR code to access and fill out the survey.
- Survey
- More information about the survey.
- Electronic Transcript Info & Instructions
- How to Apply for College
- I’ve Applied … What’s Next document
- Keys to Success UCAW
- Keys to Success College Awareness and Planning Resources
- College Guide-English
- Best Practices for College-Going Culture
- Logo and Pennant Templates
- UCAW Event Flyer 1 (PDF)
- UCAW Event Flyer 2 (PDF)
- Customize Canva Templates
Need ideas on how to engage younger grades with UCAW? This document includes activities and lessons for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students.
Download the Manual for College and Career Awareness Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students.
Other resources:
- College Savings Estimator
- Money Hunt Activity for Elementary Students
- Monte Goes to College for Elementary Students
- my529 Book Your Summer and Make Your Mark Scholarships
- my529 Educational Savings Plan Overview
- Utah College Videos (to play during college awareness activities at lunch, assembly, in the classroom, etc.)
- College Guide – English
Full Presentation
- Preparing for College Toolkit: 7th-12th Grades Full Presentation
Presentations by Grade Level
- 7th-8th Grades Presentation
- 9th-10th Grades Presentation
- 11th Grade Presentation
- 12th Grade Presentation
If you need other presentations or an alternate format (such as a PDF version), please contact ucaw@ushe.edu.
Preparing for College Handouts
- Online College Scavenger Hunt
- College Bingo Activity
- Facts at a Glance
- Utah College Disability Resource Centers
- Senior Year Timeline to College Readiness
- How to Apply for College
- I’ve Applied … What’s Next?
- College Guide-English
- College Guide-Spanish (Guía Universitaria)
Videos
Paying for College Toolkit Full Overview
- Paying for College Toolkit Full Presentation or PDF version
- Paying for College Toolkit Simplified Presentation or PDF version
Paying for College Presentations by Topic
- Apply for Scholarships Presentation or PDF version
- File the FAFSA Presentation or PDF version
- Earn and Save Presentation or PDF version
- Creative Ways to Cut College Costs Presentation or PDF version
- Individual Student Situations Presentation or PDF version
Paying for College Handouts – Guides for Meetings and Presentations
- Apply for Scholarships Handout
- File the FAFSA Handout
- Earn and Save Handout
- Creative Ways to Cut Costs Handout
- Deferment Handout
- ‘Who is Eligible to Submit a FAFSA’ Handout
- Tribal Citizen/Member Handout
- Students with Disabilities Handout
Videos by Topic –
download version available
Paying for College Activities
2026-27 FAFSA Resources
- 2025-26 FAFSA Event Coordinator Manual
- StudentAid.Gov Account Setup
- (Spanish)
- What You’ll Need to Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA
- FAFSA Case Studies
- Handouts, Flyers, & Additional Resources
2025-26 FAFSA Resources
General FAFSA Resources
UCAW Spanish Materials:
FAFSA Spanish Materials:
- Noche FAFSA Solo 3 Pasos
- Completar la FAFSA: Orden de operaciones
- Dependencia: ¿Soy un estudiante dependiente?
- ¿A quienes se les considera mis padres cuando lleno la FAFSA?
- Consejos sobre la FAFSA para estudiantes ciudadanos y residente estadounidenses con padres indocumentados
Other Language Materials:
Arabic
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – Arabic
- Paying for College Tips f or Undocumented and DACA Students – Arabic
Burmese
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – Burmese
- Paying for College Tips for Undocumented and DACA Students – Burmese
Chinese
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – Chinese
- Paying for College Tips for Undocumented and DACA Students – Chinese
Farsi
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – Farsi
- Paying for College Tips for Undocumented and DACA Students – Farsi
French
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – French
- Paying for College Tips for Undocumented and DACA Students – French
Karen
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – Karen
- Paying for College Tips for Undocumented and DACA Students – Karen
Korean
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – Korean
- Paying for College Tips for Undocumented and DACA Students – Korean
Nepali
- Paying for College Tips for Refugee and Asylee Students – Nepali
- Paying for College Tips for Undocumented and DACA Students – Nepali
Somali
Decision Day is a day of celebration in May to highlight your senior class post-secondary plans regardless of whether they plan to attend college, join the military, participate in religious service or enter the workforce. Below are planning resources in partnership with Reach Higher to help your school execute a celebration for seniors.
Utah College and University Instructional Application Information
Take a tour:
btech.edu/students/advising
Contact info:
Megan Durrant
(435)-753-6780
advising@btech.edu
How to apply:
btech.edu/students/enrollment
Take a tour:
tours.byu.edu
801-422-1280
How to apply:
apply.byu.edu
801-422-4104
Contact Info: 550 E 300 S. Kaysville, Utah 84037, 801-593-2500
Take a tour: davistech.edu/tour
How to apply: davistech.edu
Davis Tech programs: https://www.davistech.edu/programs
Take a tour:
dixietech.edu/campus/tour/
How to apply:
dixietech.edu/apply
610 S. Tech Ridge Drive. St. George, Utah 84770
435-674-8400
Take a tour:
mtec.edu/admissions-advisors/
How to apply:
mtec.edu/admissions
2301 W Ashton Blvd. Lehi, Utah 84043
801-753-6282
OTech Pre-enrollment Advisors Contact info
OTech Enrollment Deadlines and Start Weeks
OTech College Application Week Directions
How to apply:
otech.edu
200 North Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84404
801-627-8300
How to apply:
suu.edu/apply
Take a tour:
suu.edu/visit
SUU Campus Tour (video)
Questions? Contact:
SUU Welcome Center
info@suu.edu
435-586-7741
How to apply:
stech.edu
757 West 800 S. Cedar City, Utah 84720
435-586-2899
How to apply:
tooeletech.edu/future-students/enrollment/how-to-enroll/
88 S Tooele Blvd, Tooele, Utah 84074
435-248-1800
Take a tour:
In-person campus tours: https://admissions.utah.edu/visit-engage/
Virtual tours: https://admissions.utah.edu/visit-engage/
How to apply:
admissions.utah.edu/apply
801-581-8761
admissions@utah.edu
Connect with your admissions counselor: admissions.utah.edu/visit-engage/find-your-counselor/
Learn more about the University of Utah: www.thecollegetour.com/tour-colleges/university-of-utah/
Take a tour:
usu.edu/campustour
How to apply:
applynow.usu.edu
800-488-8108
Take a tour:
explore.utahtech.edu
435-652-7590
How to apply:
apply.utahtech.edu
435-652-7777
How to Apply:
Application: uvu.edu/admissions/#degree-type
Previous Concurrent Enrollment Students: uvu.edu/admissions/automatic-admission/
How to Apply: uvu.edu/admissions/#become-a-student
Visit Us:
Campus Tours: uvu.edu/admissions/visit
Events: uvu.edu/admissions/events/
Contact Us:
uvu.edu/admissions/contact/
801-863-8706
How to apply:
How to apply to Weber State (pdf)
How to apply to Weber State (video)
Application instructions for Concurrent Enrollment students
Take a tour:
weber.edu/visit
campusvisit@weber.edu
Virtual Campus Tour
801-626-6005
Take a Tour:
westminsteru.edu/visit
How to Apply:
westminsteru.edu/apply
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
westminsteru.edu/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/index.html