Utah Fits All Scholarship

Eligibility for Utah Fits All Scholarship Funding & Application

Eligible education expenses include;

• Private school tuition,
• Fees,
• Tutoring services,
• Testing fees,
• Special needs services and therapies,
• Individual classes and activities,
• Educational materials and curriculum costs,
• Contracted services from a local education agency (public school),
• Other approved expenses for the ESA student’s education.

Families can allocate up to $750 per school year of ESA funds for transportation services for the ESA student.

Students enrolled in the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program receive $8,000 to cover their educational expenses.

ESA students attending a local education agency part-time may receive prorated awards based on their enrollment in public schools.

The Utah legislature has allocated $42.5 million annually for the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, with up to 5% earmarked for administrative costs.

If program funding is exceeded by enrollment, accounts will be awarded in the following order:

1. Students who used an account in the previous school year,
2. Students with a family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level,
3. Students with a sibling who currently uses an ESA or used one in the previous school year
4. Students with a family income between 200% and 555% of the federal poverty level.

Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations:

• Income Limit: There is no income limit for eligibility.
• Prior year public school requirement: No requirement for prior enrollment in a public school.
• Geographic limit: The scholarship program is available statewide in Utah.
• Enrollment Cap: There is no cap on enrollment.
• Account Value: Each account is valued at $8,000 for the 2024-25 academic year.
• Testing Mandates: Parents have the option to request testing through the program manager.
• Budget Cap: The program has a budget cap of $42.5 million for the 2024-25 academic year.

Parent Requirements:

• Qualified Expenses: Parents must use the funds only for qualified expenses as defined in Utah Code 53F-6-401.
• Annual Reapplication: Parents need to reapply for the program on an annual basis.
• Portfolio Submission: To maintain eligibility, parents must submit a portfolio that describes the student’s educational opportunities and achievements under the program.
• Selecting a Qualifying Provider: Parents must include a statement in the application indicating that the chosen provider for the student’s education is capable of delivering the required services.
• Financial Responsibility: Parents assume financial responsibility for the student’s education, including expenses beyond those covered by the ESA.