Utah Financial Aid
State grants, eligibility, deadlines, and strategies for Utah students
Utah offers the Utah Opportunity Scholarship and the Regents' Scholarship for students who complete rigorous coursework. State aid funding in Utah is relatively modest, and many students rely on institutional scholarships and federal aid. Utah's public university tuition is among the lower in the nation.
Utah grant programs
Utah Opportunity Scholarship
HybridUp to $5,000 (one-time award for first year)
Eligibility
- Utah resident
- Graduate from a Utah high school
- Demonstrate financial need
- Enroll at an eligible Utah institution
- File the FAFSA
Deadline: Varies — check USHE website for current deadlines
Official info →Regents' Scholarship
Merit-basedBase Award of $1,000 plus Exemplary Award up to an additional $1,000
Eligibility
- Utah resident
- Complete the Regents' Scholarship course requirements in high school
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for Base Award; 3.5+ for Exemplary Award
- Minimum ACT composite of 26 for Exemplary Award
- Apply during senior year of high school
Deadline: February 1 of senior year
Official info →Tips for maximising Utah aid
Utah's public university tuition is already among the most affordable nationally — state aid plus federal grants can make college very low-cost for qualifying students.
The Regents' Scholarship requires completing specific high school courses — plan your schedule starting in 9th grade to ensure you meet all requirements.
File the FAFSA for both federal and state aid — even without large state grants, Pell Grants combined with low Utah tuition can make college very affordable.
Educational guide only. State aid programs, amounts, and deadlines change annually. Always verify current information directly with Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) and your college's financial aid office before making decisions.
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