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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

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Utah Art Education Association Fall Conference
Draper · Corner Canyon High School · See UAEA site (registration opens Oct 1, 2026)
One-day fall conference for Utah art educators, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · ScienceFest 2026 - Saturday
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
Ignite your curiosity at ScienceFest, a two-day celebration of the amazing science happening in Utah, with hands-on activities and experiences for all ages.
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · ScienceFest 2026 - Sunday
Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah
Ignite your curiosity at ScienceFest, a two-day celebration of the amazing science happening in Utah, with hands-on activities and experiences for all ages.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club – Taylorsville Library
Taylorsville · Salt Lake County Library – Taylorsville · Free
Monthly book club (1–2 pm) discussing a title from the 'Who Was' series with facts and activities.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Homeschool "Who Was" Book Club
Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51)
Learn about people and places with books from the 'Who Was' series. This month's book is Who Was Marco Polo? by Joan Holub.
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Provo · Provo Library - Story Room
Join other tweens on a Dungeons & Dragons quest for 9-12 year-olds. All experience levels are welcome. Monday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Little Zoo: Animal Dress Up – Utah's Hogle Zoo
Salt Lake City · Utah's Hogle Zoo · Paid class registration (see zoo webstore)
Morning class (10–11:30 am) for ages 3–5 exploring animal behavior through play.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout – Provo Library
Provo · Provo City Library · Free
Themed social hour (2–3 pm) with board games, coloring, toys and books selected by librarians.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 – Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Utah STEM Fest (field trips and free family night)
Sandy · Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S State St · Free
Utah STEM Action Center festival with hands-on exhibits from 60+ STEM companies: field trips for grades 5-10 on Nov 10-11 (8:30 am-2:30 pm) and a free family night on Nov 10 (4-8 pm).
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · Homeschool Hangout - Grammar
Provo · Provo Library - Story Room
An opportunity for homeschool kids (ages 5-12) and their caregivers to socialize as they play board games, color, play with toys, or read books. Tuesday, 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

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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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Co-ops, groups and vendors

95 homeschool co-ops, support groups, microschools and hybrid schools across Utah — browse the list. Homeschool vendors serving Utah.

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