Does your student need someone to talk to about graduation, class schedule, college or scholarships, learning difficulties, or other things? If so, encourage them to sign up for an appointment with one of our school counselors! Students can now request a meeting with one of our amazing counselors by signing up here.

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Carson Smith Special Needs Scholarship Program (CSS) – a parent choice model for Utah residents that provides tuition assistance for eligible special needs students enrolled in eligible private schools.

College Application Process – A helpful article with a checklist you can print off.

collegeessayguy.com – College essay writing examples.

Colleges & Student Aid – Helpful links for finding schools and applying for aid.

dopl.utah.gov – Information about Utah’s professional licensing requirements.

FAFSA – Learn how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

LAU College Leadership Course: Final Project Info

LAU Concurrent Enrollment – Take classes through Dixie State University or Weber State University while attending LAU.

LAU SAT or ACT Codes – District code: D28365, Leadership Academy of Utah School code: 450051.

NCAA – Learn what it takes to play sports at an NCAA college or university.

Scholarship Directory – Get the details on almost 200 scholarships for Utah students.

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Western Undergraduate Exchange – Find nonresident tuition discounts to save money on college.

uwannadu.com – Find jobs, schools, and companies that align with your interests.

mynextmove.org – Explore career opportunities and zone in on your dream job.

Top 10 Employability Skills – Learn what skills employers value most.

Interview Tips Sheet – Learn how to make the right first impression.

Build Your Future – Find career opportunities in the construction industry.

Vocational Rehab – A service to help people with disabilities find employment.

Career Spotlight: Ethical Hacker – Click to watch the recording.

Career Spotlight: Commercial Drone Pilot – Click to watch the recording.

Executive Skills Questionnaire – Learn where you’re strong and where you need to develop.

Ways Parents Can Help Their Students be Successful – A must-read for LAU parents.

Student Tips & Tricks for Success – A must-read for LAU students.

Student Worksheets (make a copy and fill it out):

• Daily Accomplishment Tracking Sheet
• Daily Time Management Tracking Sheet
• Weekly Commitments Tracking Sheet

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For questions about specialized student services, please contact Julissa Lundquist.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-8255.

crisistextline.org – Text HOME to 741741 to get instant access to a trained Crisis Counselor.

*211 Resource List – Find community resources and services available in your county.

SafeUT App – Download instructions and how to use it in a crisis.

SafeUT Video Presentation

Youth Suicide Warning Signs – Know what to look for and what to do.

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LAU Mental Health Resource Handbook

Community Resource Directory for Transitions Students in Utah – Transition refers specifically to the transition between high school and adult life. This may entail higher education or immediately entering the workforce. There are also logistical skills to learn when moving out on one’s own, such as finding housing, securing utilities, transportation, budgeting, self-care, and planning life goals. The transition team will work with students to consider all of these topics and begin to make these plans.

16personalities.com – Try a simplified version of the Myers-Briggs personality test.

Enneagram Personality Test – Understand why you do what you do.

VIA Character Strengths Survey – Discover your natural strengths (also see this link).

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