Short answer
Utah Fits All approved expenses, 2026-27
Utah Fits All funds must go to purchases that are "inherently educational": tuition, tutoring, therapies, curriculum, textbooks, educational software, school supplies, fine arts instruction and capped technology. Extracurriculars and P.E. are each limited to 20% of the award, and electronics have price caps.
Allowed Utah Fits All expense categories
| Category | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Tuition and courses | Approved private school tuition, courses, technical college fees and exam fees. |
| Tutoring and programs | Tutoring, after-school and summer educational programs, fine arts instruction. |
| Educational therapies | Occupational, behavioral, physical, audiology and speech-language therapy. |
| Curriculum and materials | Textbooks, curriculum, instructional materials, educational software, STEM kits, manipulatives and art supplies. |
| Supplies and instruments | Individual school supplies (no bulk) and musical instrument rental. |
| Technology | One laptop, desktop or tablet up to $1,500 every three years, plus capped monitors, printers, cameras and headphones. |
| Transportation and internet | Fee-for-service rides to a qualifying provider (up to $750 a year) and internet service fees. |
Caps and limits
- After-school extracurriculars: up to 20% of the award. Physical education: up to 20%.
- Laptop, desktop or tablet: $1,500, one every three years. Monitors $500, printers $1,500, cameras $500, headphones $200.
- Category caps combine Marketplace and reimbursement spending and cannot be moved between categories.
- A reimbursed item cannot cost more than 10% above a comparable Marketplace item. Goods over $1,000 get extra review.
Not allowed
- Sporting event, movie and theater tickets; ski and theme park passes
- Overnight, sleepaway and recreational camps
- Streaming services
- Lifetime or family memberships (one adult chaperone membership is allowed)
- Insurance and device protection plans
- Video games and non-educational board games
- General-purpose items such as power tools, firearms and general gym equipment
Source: Odyssey help center: UFA spending and reimbursement guide (as of October 21, 2026)
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Odyssey Marketplace (recommended)
Items are pre-approved and Odyssey pays the vendor directly. Nothing out of pocket and no receipts needed.
Private school tuition
Paid from the student's wallet to a UFA-approved school after the school confirms enrollment and the parent confirms.
Reimbursement
One request per item with an itemized point-of-sale receipt and proof of payment. Reviewed within 10 business days of a complete request; paid within 10 business days of approval. Bank statements, payment-app screenshots, invoices and handwritten receipts are not accepted on their own.
Eligibility request
A preliminary check before you buy something. It is not a guarantee of approval.
Source: Odyssey help center: UFA spending and reimbursement guide (as of October 21, 2026)
Utah Fits All expenses FAQ
How long do Utah Fits All reimbursements take?
Odyssey reviews a complete request within 10 business days and pays within 10 business days of approval. Marketplace purchases need no reimbursement.
What receipts does Odyssey accept?
An itemized point-of-sale receipt showing vendor, date, items, total, payment method and proof of payment. Bank statements, payment-app screenshots, invoices and handwritten receipts are not accepted on their own.
Can Utah Fits All buy a laptop?
Yes: one laptop, desktop or tablet up to $1,500 every three years.
Can Utah Fits All pay a tutor?
Yes. The simplest route is a tutor listed in the Odyssey Marketplace, which Odyssey pays directly.
This summarizes official guidance and is not a ruling on any specific purchase; the program decides each request. Questions about your own account: Odyssey Utah support. GetESAPaid is not affiliated with the program. Maintained by the GetESAPaid Research Desk.