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University of Utah to cover tuition to some low-income families

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The University of Utah (U of U) has announced its new “Utah Promise” initiative which covers tuition for eligible Utah students.

Beginning Fall 2026, the institution will guarantee “full coverage of tuition and mandatory fees with scholarship and grant funding for Utah resident undergraduate students whose family household income and assets are each less than $100,000 per year as defined by federal student aid guidelines,”

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according to a university release.

“This is a transformative step for the University of Utah,” said Taylor Randall, U of U president. “No student should have to choose between pursuing a college education and their family’s financial security. Utah Promise ensures that higher education is within reach for thousands of talented students across our state.” 

Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must complete and submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline (University of Utah School Code is 003675)
  • Be a Utah resident
  • Be a first-time, first-year student
  • Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Have an annual family income and assets each totaling less than $100,000 as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Must complete their university admissions application by the December 1 priority deadline

The university shared that to maintain eligibility, students need to submit the FAFSA each year and maintain qualifying income and asset levels. Additionally, recipients must complete full-time course loads each semester and maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher.

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“Utahns deserve affordable, high-quality education that prepares them for their eventual careers,” said Mitzi M. Montoya, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “Utah Promise is about investing in the people and future of our state. It gives more students the freedom to focus on learning, leadership and discovery without the stress of overwhelming tuition bills.”

More information on the scholarship and grant funding can be found here.

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