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SALT LAKE CITY -- We hear a lot about college students saddled with debt. But believe it or not, there are quite a few of them who don't have loans to repay when they graduate.
Now Utah officials are hoping to teach high school students how to pay for higher education. Workshops will be held this week, next week and all through the fall at high schools around the state. Utah higher education officials promise to show how anyone can afford a college education.
The experts say find cheaper credit, like concurrent enrollment, or a community college like Salt Lake Community College. "On the very first day of school, we are the least expensive option in Utah," said SLCC spokesman Joy Tlou.
- Sept. 28 - Northridge High School, Spanish Fork High School
- Oct. 5 - West High School, Orem High School
- Oct. 12 - Skyline High School, Lehi High School
- Oct. 26 - Bingham High School
- Oct. 27 - Alta High School
- Nov. 1 - Tooele Community Learning Center
- Nov. 2 - Hunter High School
- Nov. 16 - Woods Cross High School
Dates subject to change
More info: www.higheredutah.org
He said students should apply for everything, too.
"There are a number of scholarships that people don't even know about," Tlou said.
There's also free federal aid. Weber State University's Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships Jed Spencer said, "Money always runs out, so the sooner you apply the better your chances of getting awards."
Spencer suggests getting involved to find more money. "The more a student becomes involved in a campus, whether in activities, leadership, or service, the better their chances to get some of these scholarships."
According to CBS MoneyWatch, two out of five students graduate without borrowing. Three-fifths graduate with less than $10,000 in debt.
E-mail: mrichards@ksl.com
