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Education is a personal and family responsibility, but unit leaders can do much to help families see the importance of education and help family members succeed academically.

Here are some helps for priesthood and auxiliary leaders who want to promote education:

Ward and stake leader orientation

Thoughts on educational advancement

The Education section of “For the Strength of Youth”

Yount Loans: Who qualifies?

The importance of mentoring

The Yount Seminar

 Parent Seminar, “A House of Learning”

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The Yount Program, a pilot program of the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, seeks to help Church members advance in their education. To accomplish this goal, the program offers materials to increase educational success and a student loan program in four geographical areas.

 

Education and the Gospel

Talks, scriptures, and counsel on the importance of education in Latter-day Saint lives

Parents and Families

Materials for parents who want to help their children succeed in school

Students

Materials for those wanting to further their education, including the Yount Seminar, financial aid, Yount Loan information, and career information

Priesthood Leaders 

Information on the Yount Program for priesthood leaders and stake education specialists
 
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Continuing your education is one of the most important decisions you can make.

  • Education unlocks your gifts and talents; it also expands your mind and your character so you can reach your full potential as a son or daughter of God.
  • Most careers today require advanced education or technical training.

Here are some resources that can help you move forward in your education:

Preparing and Planning for College:

The Yount Seminar This seminar takes you through long-range career goals, choosing a college or technical school, finding resources, and choosing a loan program if you require one to attend.

Success in College:

Five Reasons to Go to College (a two-minute video)

Seven Reasons to Continue Your Education

Five Barriers to College Success

Top Ten Study Strategies

 Career Choices:

What Employers Want

Job and Career Websites

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid Information and Web Links

Loans: General information on types of educational loans and why you should first try to succeed without one.

      Yount Loans: Who Qualifies?

            Yount Loan Application Instructions

 

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Did you know that parents have a major influence on children’s education? We offer materials to help you help your children succeed.

http://youtu.be/JgDCSPHSg1s    Byron Pitts tells the story of an illiterate child who learned to read and flourished.

http://youtu.be/spNDLD2KRuA   A short video giving five reasons people should go to college.

Click here to view “A House of Learning,” a presentation that helps for parents increase their children’s school success.

Click here for a written version of ”A House of Learning.”

Other materials:

Seven Reasons Your Children Should Continue Their Education

Five Barriers to College Success

Financial Aid Information

Student Loan Information

Yount Loans: Who Qualifies?

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Church leaders consistently encourage Latter-day Saints to seek education. Click here for a collection of prophetic statements on education.

Click here for talks by the Church leaders on the importance of education.

Click here for scriptures on education.

Click here for the Education section of “For the Strength of Youth”

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