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.
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:
Full Presentation
Presentations by Grade Level
Preparing for College Handouts
Videos
Paying for College Toolkit Full Overview
Paying for College Presentations by Topic
Paying for College Handouts – Guides for Meetings and Presentations
Videos by Topic – download version available
Paying for College Activities
While students need help navigating from high school into postsecondary success the number one concern of students and parents is how they will pay for it. The resources below will help address these concerns.
2025-26 FAFSA Resources
2024-25 FAFSA Resources
UCAW Spanish Materials:
FAFSA Spanish Materials:
Other Language Materials:
Arabic
Burmese
Chinese
Farsi
French
Karen
Korean
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.
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/tours
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
The American College Application Campaign (ACAC) and the ACT center for equity and learning is a national initiative to increase the number of first-generation and low-income students who pursue a post-secondary education. The purpose is to help high school seniors navigate the college admissions process and ensure each participating student submits at least one admissions application
The ACAC initiative began in 2005, in a single GEAR UP North Carolina high school in Chatham County. Since 2008, the number of states implementing a College Application program has been growing. In 2013 Utah joined ACAC as the 39th state. In 2014 all states jointed this national campaign.
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Scholarships: 1-801-646-4812
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