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Last updated: October 8, 2025

Utah Homeschool Funding

Utah Fits All Scholarship details.

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Funding guide
State programs

Main program

Program name: Utah Fits All Scholarship Program (UFA)

Admin: Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
Program manager: Odyssey

Typical award

Amount (per school year): Up to $8,000 (see official program materials for current tiers)

Disbursement: Funds are added to an Odyssey account to pay approved providers or request eligible reimbursements.

Who qualifies

  • Residency: Utah resident student
  • Age/grade: K–12 (ages 5–18)
  • Status: Students using UFA are not enrolled as public-school students during the scholarship year.

Timeline

  • Application windows: Announced each spring on the USBE UFA page / Odyssey Help Center
  • Funding: Posted at the start of the school year in Odyssey
  • Re-enrollment: Annually in the Odyssey portal

Overview

Utah’s statewide option is the Utah Fits All (UFA) scholarship. Approved funds are deposited into an Odyssey-managed account for eligible “scholarship expenses” (tuition, curriculum, tutoring, therapies, tech, etc.). UFA students are not public-school students during the scholarship year; however, UFA can pay an LEA provider for an individual class/activity if the provider participates in UFA.

Start with the official USBE page and Odyssey’s UFA handbook for the latest amounts, categories, and rules.

Programs

Utah Fits All Scholarship (UFA)

  • Type: ESA-style scholarship account
  • Award: Up to $8,000; home-based amounts vary by age (check current handbook)
  • Uses: Tuition/fees, curriculum & materials, tutoring/instruction, special-education therapies, tests, software/apps, supplies/equipment, limited transportation, extracurriculars (caps apply)
  • Admin: USBE oversight; Odyssey program manager

USBE: UFA program page · Odyssey: UFA Scholarship Handbook · Odyssey: How to Apply for UFA

Eligibility

  • Residency: Student resides in Utah
  • Age/grade: K–12
  • Public enrollment: Student cannot be enrolled as a public-school student (SOEP participation is not permitted while on UFA)

How to apply

  1. Go to the USBE UFA page and follow the link to Odyssey.
  2. Create your Odyssey account and start an application for each student during the open window.
  3. Upload required documents (proof of Utah residency/age; any requested eligibility docs).
  4. Choose private-school or home-based track. Add providers/vendors and submit purchase requests in the Odyssey portal.
  5. Pay providers through the marketplace or submit eligible reimbursements; keep receipts.

Open the official UFA page

Covered expenses

  • Tuition & fees (approved private providers; LEA-contracted classes/activities)
  • Curriculum, textbooks & instructional materials
  • Tutoring & instructional services
  • Special-education services/therapies (OT, PT, SLP, ABA, etc.)
  • Tests & assessments (norm-referenced, AP, college entrance, industry certs)
  • Educational software & applications
  • Supplies & education-related equipment
  • Technology devices (per policy)
  • Transportation to/from providers (limited)
  • Extracurriculars/field trips/educational experiences (caps apply)
  • See the UFA Handbook for category caps, documentation, and pre-approval rules.

Deadlines

Milestone Date Notes
Application window Opens in spring Exact dates posted on USBE UFA page / Odyssey Help Center
Funding availability Start of school year Accounts typically funded at the beginning of the year
Re-enrollment Annually Complete in Odyssey to continue UFA

Docs & forms

Official sources

FAQs

Can funds cover extracurriculars?
Yes, within category caps in the UFA Handbook (e.g., extracurriculars/experiences). Check the latest limits and documentation requirements in Odyssey.
How are payments made?
Most purchases go through Odyssey’s marketplace or pre-approved vendors. Some items can be reimbursed if pre-approved and documented.
Can I dual-enroll?
UFA students cannot be enrolled as public-school students or participate in SOEP during the scholarship year. You may use UFA funds to pay an LEA provider for a specific class/activity that participates in UFA.

Contacts

Program support

USBE: UFA updates & links
Odyssey: UFA Handbook

Utah State Board of Education

schools.utah.gov

Law & regulations