Short answer
Utah Fits All funding schedule, 2026-27
Utah Fits All is not paid in quarterly installments. The full 2026-27 award was made available at the start of the year, on July 15, 2026. Students funded later from the waitlist receive 75% of the award if funded in the second quarter or 50% in the third; no awards are made in the fourth quarter.
Utah Fits All deposit dates
| Date | What is deposited | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Awards issued | Awarded students |
| June 30, 2026 | Opt-in deadline | Awarded students |
| July 1, 2026 | Spending allowed; unused prior-year funds roll over | Returning students |
| July 15, 2026 | Full annual award available | Awarded students |
| Q2 / Q3 (dates not published) | Waitlist awards at 75% (Q2) or 50% (Q3) | Waitlisted students |
| June 30, 2027 | Program year ends | All students |
- On July 1, two-thirds of unused funds roll over, up to $2,000, if the student stays eligible.
Source: Odyssey help center: UFA annual scholarship amounts (as of October 21, 2026)
How much is Utah Fits All worth in 2026-27?
Amounts depend on whether the student attends a private school or learns at home, and on age as of September 1.
| Student / category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Private school student | $8,000 |
| Home-based student, ages 5-11 | $4,000 |
| Home-based student, ages 12-18 | $6,000 |
- The private-school amount requires an enrollment confirmed by the school.
Source: Odyssey help center: UFA eligibility requirements (as of October 21, 2026)
After the deposit: how Utah Fits All money gets spent
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)
Who qualifies and how to apply
- Utah residents in grades K-12, aged 5–18 as of September 1, not enrolled in a public school (LEA) and not receiving a Carson Smith scholarship.
- If applications exceed funding: returning students first, then siblings of recipients, then new students with family income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, then a lottery.
- 2026-27 applications closed May 1, 2026 (new students). 18,700+ students were awarded and more than 8,800 were waitlisted at the June 2026 award.
- 2027-28 application dates have not been published; in 2026 returning students applied from March 1 and new students April 1 – May 1.
Source: Odyssey help center: UFA program year timeline (as of October 21, 2026)
Utah Fits All funding FAQ
How much is the Utah Fits All scholarship?
$8,000 for private school students. Home-based students receive $4,000 at ages 5–11 and $6,000 at ages 12–18, with age measured on September 1.
When are Utah Fits All funds deposited?
The full annual award is available at the start of the year; for 2026-27 that was July 15, 2026. Students funded later from the waitlist receive 75% (Q2) or 50% (Q3).
Do unused Utah Fits All funds roll over?
Yes, if the student stays eligible: two-thirds of the unused balance, up to $2,000, rolls over on July 1.
Dates and amounts come from the official sources linked above and can change mid-year. Your account portal is the final word for your family. Questions about your own account: Odyssey Utah support. GetESAPaid is not affiliated with the program. Maintained by the GetESAPaid Research Desk.