Financial Aid in Utah (2026–27)
Your FAFSA deadline, Utah's grant programs, and how to get every dollar you qualify for: federal, state, and scholarships.
Utah FAFSA deadline for state aid
No fixed state deadline. Awards are made while funds last, so file early.
The FAFSA for 2026–27 opened October 1, 2025; the federal deadline is June 30, 2027. State and school funds often run out well before deadlines, so file early either way.
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Utah grant programs
Utah Promise Scholarship
Need-based last-dollar award covering tuition and fees at Utah public colleges.
Administered by Utah System of Higher Education. Filing the FAFSA is how you're considered for most state programs.
Scholarships for Utah students
Grants and federal aid have income cutoffs. Scholarships don't, and they stack on top of everything above. Award Scholar matches Utahstudents with scholarships they actually qualify for (including state-specific awards) and writes the application essays. It's free.
Common questions
When is the FAFSA deadline in Utah?
For 2026–27 state aid: No fixed state deadline. Awards are made while funds last, so file early. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2027, but state and school money often runs out far earlier, so file as soon as you can.
What grants does Utah offer?
Utah Promise Scholarship: Need-based last-dollar award covering tuition and fees at Utah public colleges. You're considered for most of these automatically when you file the FAFSA as a Utah resident.
How do I apply for financial aid in Utah?
File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. It covers federal aid (Pell Grants, loans, work-study) and is how Utah System of Higher Education determines state awards. Then apply to scholarships separately; they stack on top of everything else.