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Utah Fits All Scholarship at a glance

Overseen by: Utah State Board of Education, which contracts with the program manager and financial administrator (Utah Code 53F-6-401, 53F-6-404)
Administered by: Odyssey (program manager since May 16, 2025)
Amount per student, 2026–27: Up to $4,000 for home-based students ages 5–11 and $6,000 for ages 12–18 (age as of September 1); up to $8,000 for private school students (Utah Code 53F-6-402(2)(c))
Who is eligible / how awarded: Utah residents in K–12, age 5–18 on September 1, not enrolled in a public school (LEA) or the Carson Smith scholarships. When applications exceed funds, awards go in order: returning students, siblings, households at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, then lottery.
Application window / next dates: By statute: returning-student applications open March 1, new-student applications open April 1, and all applications close May 1. Portfolio or assessment for renewal is due May 31. For 2026–27, awards were issued June 16 and funds released July 15, 2026.
Legal status: A district court ruled the program unconstitutional on April 18, 2025. The program was not suspended, and the State's appeal is pending at the Utah Supreme Court. No Supreme Court decision had been issued as of September 17, 2026.

Read the full guide: Utah Fits All Scholarship — A Guide for Homeschool Families

Coming up in Utah

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Girl Scouts @ NHMU: Roar & Snore Sleepover
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us at the Natural History Museum of Utah for an unforgettable overnight adventure filled with science, exploration, and fun. The sleepover runs 6:30pm on November 13 to 8:30am on November 14.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Super STEM Saturday: Superhero Science – Thanksgiving Point
Lehi · Thanksgiving Point – Museum of Natural Curiosity · Venue ticket required (see Thanksgiving Point)
Themed hands-on STEM activity tables and programs for kids and families.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2026 Plein Air Competition Stamping Period
Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History
The Brigham City Museum of Art and History invites painters of all levels to share their vision of Utah in the 2026 Plein Air Competition. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
This is NHMU's celebration of National Native American Heritage Month. The celebration runs 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · USU Virtual Open House
Online · Virtual
A virtual open house from 5-7pm MT. Register early to receive an email with a link to join; registration closes one day before the event at 11:59 PM MT.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Story Time @ NHMU: November
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
We'll be reading The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery by Bonnie Baxter & Jamie Butler. The story time runs 1:00 to 1:45pm.
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · Homeschool Naturalists (Fall Semester) – Ogden Nature Center
Ogden · Ogden Nature Center · Semester registration fee (FareHarbor); scholarships available
Outdoor environmental-science class (1–3 pm) on how plants and animals adapt through the seasons, aligned to Utah Core grades 1–6.
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · November Homeschool Day - Fossils!
Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History · Free
Homeschool Day at the Brigham City Museum is held on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am, and all homeschool, online, and daycare groups are invited to visit. This November session is listed as SPOTS FULL.
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Tween Thursdays - Thankful Pie Garland
Provo · Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12. Thursday, 4:15pm - 5:00pm.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Third Saturday for Families: Printmaking – UMFA
Salt Lake City · Utah Museum of Fine Arts · Free (museum admission free on third Saturdays)
Free-admission family day with a hands-on art-making activity (Printmaking).

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Utah homeschool & school choice news

Utah Education Policy: Strengthening Classrooms and Improving Student Success — Utah House of Representatives
Empty desks: Headcounts are down at several Utah colleges — but what about K-12 schools? — KSL.com
One More Push for Homeschool Freedom! — UHOPE Coalition
Utah Fits All scholarships prioritize returning students as thousands remain on waitlist — KUTV
Trump school chief praises Utah charter school that's under investigation for financial secrets — Salt Lake Tribune

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