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Education
- A Guide to College Success for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students (doc) (pdf): A nuts and bolts guide for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
- Brigham Young University, Provo, University Accessibility Center
- Choosing a College That's Right for You: This article's intent is to give you a framework that will help you choose the college that is right for you.
- College of Eastern Utah, Price, Disability Resource Center
- Dixie State College, St. George, Disability Resource Center
- Educational Testing Service Network (ETS): Learn more about the tests as well as access practice tests and other test preparation tools.
- Going to College: A resource for teens with disabilities. Learn how to use your strengths, learning style and interests to set goals for college.
- Just for Youth: Just for Utah youth. Get information on Education, Housing, Employment, Finances, Health, Transportation, Pregnancy & Parenting, Social, and Legal.
- Navigating the College Transition Maze (doc) (pdf): A Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities: teaching_how-tos/navigating.pdf Written for students with learning disabilities.
- Salt Lake Community College, Disability Resource Center
- Snow College, Ephraim, Disability Resource Center
- Southern Utah University, Cedar City. Student Support Services
- Things to Consider Before Deciding About College: College is a big decision. There really are many things you need to think about. You really need to know yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses, what you like, and what you don't like.
- Triumph Learning: Offers various test preparation services.
- University of Utah, Salt Lake, Center for Disability Services
- Utah Adult Education: Utah Adult Education is a program of instruction below the collegiate level for adults. Utah Adult Education is comprised of Adult High School Completion (AHSC/ASE), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
- Utah College of Applied Technology: Provide, through its regional campuses, market-driven career and technical education to both secondary and adult students that meet the demand by Utah employers for technically skilled workers.
- Utah.gov: A listing of colleges and universities in Utah.
- Utah State University, Logan, Disability Resource Center
- Utah System of Higher Education: Consists of 10 public colleges and universities governed by the Utah State Board of Regents, assisted by a local Board of Trustees.
- Utah Valley University, Orem, Accessibility Service
- Weber State University, Ogden, Services for Students with Disabilities
- Westminister College, Salt Lake, Disability Services
Financial Aid
- IDA (Individual Development Account): UIDAN helps low-wage workers save for the American Dream by providing a $3-for-$1 savings match and money management training.
- Coverdell Education Savings Account: Help you pay for your child's education expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and, in some cases, room and board, and computers.
- 529 Plan: A 529 Plan is an education savings plan operated by a state or educational institution designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs. It is named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code which created these types of savings plans in 1996.
- Utah's 529 Plan: The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) is a simple, sound plan to stretch your child's educational dollars and provide some wonderful tax incentives.
- Utah Scholarships
Training
- Apprenticeships: An apprenticeship is a paid training supported by an employer. The training lasts a specified length of time. An apprenticeship teaches all aspects of the selected profession and includes both on the job training and related instruction. For more information about apprenticeship programs check out Utah Registered Apprenticeships Program.
- DWS: May be able to assist you in paying for training and supportive funds while you are in training, depending on your circumstances.
- Internships: To help determine our best career option, consider a work-related internship. It may or may not be paid. Most give practical work experience, generally lasting less than a year. Contact the career service office at your college to get more information about internships.
- Job Corps: Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program. It helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives.
- Military get an education and training through the military: