The USSA is as concerned about your personal and professional development as it is with your athletic accomplishments. We are aware of the challenges that today's athletes face when dealing with the demands placed upon them as a member of the U.S. Ski Team or U.S. Snowboarding.

Expectations are high and at times it may seem overwhelming to balance your training and competition schedule with your desire to earn a degree, research career opportunities, or to develop an action plan for your retirement. To assist athletes in identifying helpful resources that will better prepare them for life after their athletic career is over, Beyond the Snow: The USSA Elite Athlete Education Program was created.

All of the programs discussed here are completely funded by donations to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation. The Foundation is the non-profit, fundraising arm of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.

For questions, comments or to submit forms, please contact:

Dion Agee
Athlete Services and Supplier Relations Director
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association
dagee@ussa.org
Office: 435.647.2031
Fax: 435.940.2771

USSA Tuition Assistance Program 
This program provides tuition assistance for U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding elite athletes who meet the eligibility criteria.

Laptops for Learning
Dell laptops are made available to U.S. Ski Team or U.S. Snowboarding athletes to enable them to pursue online/distance-learning courses while traveling as a member of the Team.

Hoyt/Dartmouth Language Program  
The Hoyt/Dartmouth Language Program is an intensive ten-day language course offered by The Rassias Foundation ALPS XVIV at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH and made possible by donations from Judy Hoyt.

University of Utah Resident Tuition Program 
The University of Utah has extended in-state tuition to USSA athletes who move to Utah primarily for athletic purposes.  This allows athletes the in-state tuition rate beginning in the first semester of study.

Westminster College Tuition Grant Program 
Qualifying USSA athletes will receive full tuition grant scholarships to attend Westminster College; including two years grant assistance after retirement.

USOC Opportunities 
The USOC goal is to provide a one-stop source for USOC-related information for all elite athletes, Olympians, and Paralympians. Tuition grants, scholarships and job opportunities programs are available through the USOC Web site.   

Athlete Career Program (ACP) - The ACP provides a variety of services to elite athletes who are still training and competing as well as U.S. Olympians and Paralympians who have retired from sport.

Rosetta Stone Language Program
Rosetta Stone software is the number one language-learning software in the world.  The USSA's agreement allows all athletes, coaches, and staff the opportunity to access 10+ languages via the Internet at no cost.