Utah Promise Program Grant

The Utah Promise Program Grant is a needs-based grant program. This program can help pay for tuition and fees in qualifying circumstances. To qualify for the Utah Promise Program Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled at a qualifying institution as; a resident of Utah or qualify for resident tuition
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Accept all other grants, tuition/fee waivers, and scholarships offered to the applicant.
• Maintain and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Applicants must accept all other grants, tuition/fee waivers, and scholarships that are offered to them. 
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits
• A recipient may receive (but not guaranteed) scholarship funds until one of the following occurs.
  

  • Received a bachelor's degree

  • Earns a cumulative total of 120 credits

  • Or a recipient meets the academic qualifications for a bachelor's degree

How to apply

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by going to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.  
• Students are automatically considered for this grant base on eligibility.

Terms

• Recipients must complete and submit a FAFSA or the alternative financial form approved by the USHE board each year to determine if they meet the income level requirements.
• If a student is selected for verification, verification must be completed before funds are disbursed onto the student's account.
• Funding is contingent on the availability of funding provided by the state. The availability of this award may vary, or be rescinded if there are changes in funding allocations.
• This grant is awarded one year at a time and is not guaranteed renewal.

Transferring and Deferring

Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. 

***This is a last dollar grant. It may be reduced and/or canceled if another grant or loan comes in after it is applied to the recipients account. 

Please direct any questions or concerns to the SUU Financial Aid and Scholarships office at suuscholarships@suu.edu or 435-586-7735.