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Graduates are asked to move their tassels from right to left as a symbol of the completion of their degree.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

The first generation to get higher education

Caitlyn Nichols November 16, 2020

Jesus Rebolledo faced many challenges while getting his degree. He came from a low-income family with five siblings, where the highest education in the family was ninth grade. The 25-year-old medical laboratory...

Maren Dawson, in blue, assists Samantha Tatton with her math class at Weber State University on September 10, 2020. Student Support Services at WSU recently received two TRiO grants from the U.S. Department of Education.  The grants fund programs that support low-income, first-generation or disabled Weber State students. Students, including Tatton, are provided with an advisor, tutoring, and sometimes direct financial support, among other services. Photo credit: WSU

Show STEM the money

Joshua Kamp October 5, 2020

Weber State University is launching a new program in fall 2020 aimed to help disadvantaged students — low income students, first generation students and students with disabilities — in science...

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Walking through a FAFSA wonderland

Marisa Nelson April 6, 2020

Paying for college can be an overwhelming process and is often pricey. One resource for students moving from high school to college or moving on to their next year of college is FAFSA. FAFSA stands...

Financial aid explained

Financial aid explained

Ashlynd Greenwood November 7, 2019

For many students, finding ways to pay for school is essential to the continuation of their education. Whether this is through academic scholarships, work-study programs, housing scholarships or receiving...

Retroceso de la ayuda financiera: cambios en el último año

Retroceso de la ayuda financiera: cambios en el último año

Jennifer Greenlee August 27, 2019

Traducido por: Danya Gil Durante el último año académico, la ayuda financiera de Weber State University ha sido objeto de varios cambios. A partir del otoño de 2018, todos los estudiantes...

A specially-made cake welcoming Veteran Services to its new home in the Nontrad Center. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

New location, same mission for veterans

Joshua Muir June 17, 2019

Military veterans and family members of veterans at Weber can now have their cake and eat it too: literally. Weber State Veterans were treated to a camouflage cake on June 7 in celebration of the Veteran’s...

How Wildcats can stay wealthy and wise

How Wildcats can stay wealthy and wise

Ashlynd Greenwood April 4, 2019

When it comes to college, money can be sparse, and students may be familiar with looking at their bank accounts and finding it in the double, if not single, digits. However, Weber State University offers...

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Student resources now more accessible for students

Colton Heward April 3, 2019

The Student Resources tab is the newest addition to Weber State’s Canvas page, giving students a one-stop-shop for all their academic, health and financial needs. The Student Resources tab was created...

Scholarships reworked to benefit students

Scholarships reworked to benefit students

Jennifer Greenlee March 20, 2019

Scholarship changes have been rolling out since fall 2018 when Weber State University first announced changes to the financial aid policies regarding scholarships. The changes began with how academic awards...

Rumblings of change in financial aid

Rumblings of change in financial aid

Jennifer Greenlee November 1, 2018

The current, looming Weber State University financial aid changes have been under construction since 2016. The proposal as of now is to change the financial aid policy and redistribute the funds that students...

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No scholarship for this WSU athlete

Japheth Pleasant November 1, 2018

I began my journey at Weber State University in the summer of 2016. The only reason I came to Weber State specifically was because I was told I was being offered a full scholarship to play football. Unfortunately,...

A guide to submitting the FAFSA

A guide to submitting the FAFSA

Daryn Steed November 1, 2018

In order to apply for scholarships at Weber State University, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Though filling out the FAFSA is a critical step on your quest...

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