University of utah

[Slpwannabe22]

I really want to go here but out of state is pricey! Can anyone give me any helpful info on the program? Thank you!

[jpiccolo]

I posted recently on what I know about the U. It is VERY expensive for a nonresident I know. I hope this helps

Utah thread

[Slpwannabe22]

11 hours ago, jpiccolo said:

I posted recently on what I know about the U. It is VERY expensive for a nonresident I know. I hope this helps

Utah thread

Thank you!! Do you know if second year students usually claim Utah residency for in state tuition?

[jpiccolo]

That's a really good question. I honestly don't know. I can tell you that when I was accepted they didn't qualify me as a resident initially even though I got my undergrad at a Utah university. I had to change over my license and send a copy of that I think and then submit an addendum of how long id been in Utah and why. But considering how costly it is at the U I would contact the tuition residency people and ask because 17 grand a semester for five semesters plus living expenses, books, etc is a lot! Even with a couple semesters as a resident it still ain't cheap. 

[ell012]

On March 29, 2016 at 8:44 AM, Slpwannabe22 said:

Thank you!! Do you know if second year students usually claim Utah residency for in state tuition?

I am currently at the U. I'm also out of state, so here's what I know about residency:

-you have to have 40 grad credit hours before you can get in state tuition, but your core classes won't get you there before the spring of your second year. So the earliest you can get in state tuition is by spring of your second year, unless you take extra classes prior to that (they must be grad level, no undergrad). Another option is doing an independent study for one of the research professors. We get in state tuition for the summer, so if you take extra classes/independent study and take the steps to establish residency (get your license, etc.), you'll only have to pay out of state tuition for two semesters. It's a drag taking extra classes but there are students in my cohort who are doing it and as far as I know they aren't having nervous breakdowns or anything. 

-another option is getting a research assistant position with a professor or the department, there are several students in my cohort who are doing this. That means they pay in state tuition and their tuition is also cut by like half. You have to lobby for this early! They don't really advertise the positions. It helps if you are thinking of doing a thesis in a particular professor's area of interest, but it isn't necessary. 

So that's what I know! I know it's expensive but I am so happy I chose to come here instead of the cheaper options that were available to me. 

[Slpwannabe22]

4 hours ago, ell012 said:

I am currently at the U. I'm also out of state, so here's what I know about residency:

-you have to have 40 grad credit hours before you can get in state tuition, but your core classes won't get you there before the spring of your second year. So the earliest you can get in state tuition is by spring of your second year, unless you take extra classes prior to that (they must be grad level, no undergrad). Another option is doing an independent study for one of the research professors. We get in state tuition for the summer, so if you take extra classes/independent study and take the steps to establish residency (get your license, etc.), you'll only have to pay out of state tuition for two semesters. It's a drag taking extra classes but there are students in my cohort who are doing it and as far as I know they aren't having nervous breakdowns or anything. 

-another option is getting a research assistant position with a professor or the department, there are several students in my cohort who are doing this. That means they pay in state tuition and their tuition is also cut by like half. You have to lobby for this early! They don't really advertise the positions. It helps if you are thinking of doing a thesis in a particular professor's area of interest, but it isn't necessary. 

So that's what I know! I know it's expensive but I am so happy I chose to come here instead of the cheaper options that were available to me. 

Wow thank you so much for the info! I'm from the East coast but I'm thinking of committing for next year! I think the experience will be worth the loans!