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to guarantee parents who are enrolled in college and have children do not have to be concerned about those financial challenges.

A place filled with a comforting atmosphere and little children’s laughter in the background, the academy is well-staffed with highly qualified teachers and highly trained caregivers who nurture and care for every child who walks through those lovely doors.

Heights Academy also has more than 35 years of experience making any parent more comfortable with leaving their child in their care.

The main goal is to provide children with a positive educational experience through an experiential learning-based curriculum that focuses on communication, reading, problem-solving, math, and science. Hence, parents can relax knowing their child is getting the best preparation possible for kindergarten while out at UTEP pursuing their own degree. Also, all children who are enrolled will receive a three-course meal and healthy snacks to keep them ener- gized while they learn and explore. Every child who enrolls in the academy is guaranteed to have a fun experience while learning, it also encourages the growth of the child’s social, emotional and physical skills. For many UTEP students taking on the challenge of balancing the busy parent life while maybe mixing in a daytime job along with a demanding schedule of earning a college degree can probably make the overall experience very overwhelming.

So, while out getting a degree, the academy is well-suited for taking care of children as it is a place filled with countless toys, colorful finger paintings that hang around the wall and occasional nap time with their stuffed animals, it truly is a loving environment for children.

If you are interested in enrolling your child prior to the semester starting, parents are asked to fill out the form on their website at utep. edu/student-affairs/early-learningacademy/ or parents are always welcome to stop by during the day prior to their classes starting.

Evening hours are also availble to student parents as long as there is enough demand for it. Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (915)5190000.

The Office of Student Fellowships and Awards supports UTEP students who are applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships to fund graduate school and overseas experiential learning (research, teaching assistantships, etc.).

What is an external fellowship?

Nationally competitive funding opportunities that are:

• Based on academic merit as opposed to financial need

• Open to students from a variety of majors

• Eligibility, application materials, and deadlines vary depending on the award

• Involve a substantial amount of time commitment and careful planning

What do these awards provide?

Depends on the award, includes but is not limited to:

• Funding for overseas experiential learning: research, intensive language study, teaching assistantships, etc., both during undergrad and beyond Funding for graduate school either domestically or abroad

Why should I apply?

The application process is a form of professional development in and of itself:

• Become a more confident writer

• Sharpen interviewing skills

• Think critically about future goals

Is my first or second year too early to start thinking about these opportunities?

Absolutely not! Most applications are due junior or senior year, but joining our Undergraduate Fellows Program as a first-year student or sophomore will help you prepare.