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Never Give Up Raised by a meth addict, forced to drop out of high school as a junior to find work, and pregnant with her first child at 18, Erin Bishop once thought graduating from college was out of the question. But thanks to inspiration from one of her high school teachers, Erin accomplished more than she'd ever thought possible. READ MORE The WGU Experience WGU is unlike almost every other university you've seen. Even among online universities, we're different. Just a few of the things that set us apart? Flat-rate tuition. One-on-one mentors who support students from enrollment through graduation. And your opportunity to graduate faster. So, what is it like to be a student at WGU? Click here to see the WGU Difference. EXPLORE Great Tips on Scholarships Many people benefit from scholarships. In fact, last year WGU awarded nearly $12.3 million in scholarships to our students. If you have been thinking about applying for a WGU scholarship, please join us on August 23, 2017 for a webinar that will discuss all the helpful tips you need to know to navigate the scholarship process. We'll also review other financial aid options like loans, grants, and military benefits. REGISTER NOW Inspiring Excellence Join us for our next Sage Talks on September 14, 2017, featuring Principal Baruti Kafele, educator, author, and winner of the Milken National Education award. He will speak about inspiring students to strive for excellence. Sage Talks is a professional development lecture series sponsored by WGU, featuring industry experts in education, business, healthcare, and IT. Visit wgu.edu/sagetalks for info about upcoming speakers or to watch past lectures. LEARN MORE Upcoming Events   August 23 at 6 pm MDT: WGU Scholarships Webinar  September 14 at 6:30 pm MDT: Sage Talks featuring Principal Baruti Kafele           "Closing the Attitude Gap: How to Fire Up Your Students to Strive for Excellence"  Degrees & Programs     Admissions     Tuition & Financial Aid     Newsroom     CONNECT WITH US:       221 West Sixth Street, Suite 1050 - Austin, TX 78701 You are receiving this message because you inquired about WGU Texas. If you no longer wish to receive e-mails from WGU Texas, please unsubscribe. COPYRIGHT 2017 Western Governors University. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy