Most blogs we write emphasize how people can better prepare so that they can afford a college education. The series of blogs that I will be sharing from my guest blogger Sam are a little different. I asked him to consider sharing a few experiences about his struggles and successes in education. Sam’s blogs will [...]
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Mr. Rogers’ Bloggerhood – PSAT, What’s That?
With so much emphasis on college entrance examinations such as the ACT and SAT, a lot of students question why they would ever voluntarily sign up to take another test. I have to say, the question is a good one, and it is the major reason why I decided to write this blog about the [...]
Mr. Rogers’ Bloggerhood: SAT and ACT Getting You Green?!
If you are a high school student, I know some three-letter words that are often much more shocking than the four-letter variety. The ACT and SAT examinations are designed to test an individual’s academic readiness for college, but what many people don’t know is that performing well on these exams can often provide a pathway [...]
Why Does UHEAA Perform Outreach?
UHEAA is committed to continually finding additional ways it can improve and increase the messaging of how Utah can plan, prepare, and pay for college.
Mr. Rogers’ Bloggerhood – FAFSA!… Excuse me?
If I were to ask 10 people on the street to tell me about the FAFSA, I’m sure the responses would be quite varied. Some might pity me and give me the number to a family friend who’s had experience helping “people” like me. Others may back away slowly fearing a contagion of some kind, a few may even try to hurt me because they think I’ve used an inappropriate pejorative. This might be a slight exaggeration of the truth, but the point is still a valid one – people just aren’t as familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as they should be.
