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Informational cards sit on the FAFSA desk for students.

FAFSA fundamentals

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter February 21, 2023

Students had the opportunity to get personalized help with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on Feb. 8 during one of the Money Management Center’s “drop-in help” nights. While the center...

Student Ambassadors on the Weber State University Ogden Campus taken on May 30, 2019.

Los estudiantes salen de la deuda

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Traductor October 18, 2022

El 24 de agosto, el presidente Joe Biden anunció un plan en tres partes para frenar la actual crisis de la deuda estudiantil a la que se enfrenta el país. Según la Casa Blanca, la deuda estudiantil...

The Financial Aid office located in the Student Services building.

Encontrar dinero rápido para FAFSA

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Translator October 18, 2022

El costo promedio de asistir a la Universidad Estatal de Weber para los residentes del estado que viven en el campus en 2021 fue entre $ 12,500 y $ 18,000. Esta estimación no tiene en cuenta la...

The International Student and Scholar center at Weber State.

El alcance global de FAFSA

Marianna Lopez Luritta, Traductor October 18, 2022

El otoño es para la FAFSA y la solicitud de ayuda financiera y de matrícula. Sin embargo, hay una diferencia entre este proceso para los estudiantes nacionales y los estudiantes internacionales o indocumentados. "A...

Long exposure crowds on campus taken on Nov. 20, 2019.

Students dug out of debt

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter October 18, 2022

On Aug. 24, President Joe Biden announced a three-part plan to slow down the current student debt crisis the country is facing. According to The White House, the nationwide cumulative student debt is...

FAFSA for the win

Coby Crisler, Reporter October 18, 2022

College can be extremely expensive, running thousands of dollars just for initial course charges and fees. On top of that, books and materials for classes can add hundreds of dollars each onto those already...

Weber State University International Program display.

FAFSA’s global reach

Aaron Lowe, Reporter October 18, 2022

Fall is for FAFSA and applying for financial aid and tuition assistance. However, there is a difference between this process for domestic students and international or undocumented students. “As of...

The Financial Aid office located in the Student Services building.

Finding fast FAFSA cash

Hunter Lindsey, Reporter October 18, 2022

The average cost of attending Weber State University for in-state residents living on campus in 2021 was anywhere between $12,500 and $18,000. This estimate doesn’t account for food, entertainment,...

The pond located at Ogdens Weber State University. (Kennedy Camarena/ The Signpost)

Looking back on my freshman year

Windsor Moore, Reporter August 29, 2022

Freshman year is a time to learn and grow not only as a student, but as a person. Everybody has their own experiences with college, both positive and negative. Something great I’ve found about college...

Getting a job on campus

Getting a job on campus

Adam Montgomery, Culture editor August 29, 2022

As students, we often have to find a balance between school and work. Class schedules can be difficult to navigate, and finding a job that understands you’re a student first is essential. Student...

Weber State campus dorms can be found next to the Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center as well as the Dee Events Center. Photo credit: Summer Muster

The costs of living

Catie Weimer April 18, 2022

Gage Brinkerhoff isn’t at Weber State getting ready for final exams at the end of the semester. Instead, he’s working 40 hours a week to afford his monthly rent.“If I had gone through...

Available to everyone, FAFSA allows students to apply for federal aid and helps colleges determine the financial need of students. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

Finding your money with FAFSA

Tim Costello March 28, 2022

Many students want to go to college, but often just as many students find themselves without the financial means to do so. To try and close the gap between the two, the Free Application for Federal Student...

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