UFA Handbook Watch

The foundational principle behind Utah Fits All is to provide parents with the ability to choose how their student is educated. Students receiving the scholarship are able to explore learning pathways and opportunities that the traditional public school system does not afford. The infinite creativity of parents and students makes it difficult to create a set list of approved expenses that is also easy to use and navigate. Please use this as a guide for your student’s spending, along with our pre-approved options on the Marketplace and the Ineligible Expense Guide.

When evaluating an expense, Odyssey applies a simple but important distinction: whether an item is inherently educational versus a general-purpose item that may be used in an educational context. While many general-purpose items can support learning, their primary design and typical use are not educational in nature. For this reason, the ability to use an item for learning does not, by itself, make it an eligible educational expense.

Services:

• Tutoring Services
• After-School or Summer Education Programs
• After-School Educational Program
• After-School Extracurricular Activities (20% funding limit)
• Physical Education (20% funding limit)
• Fine Arts Instruction
• Summer Educational Program

Educational Therapies:

• Occupational
• Behavioral
• Physical
• Audiology
• Speech-Language

For more information on how to determine if an expense is Extracurricular, Physical Education, or Fine Arts Instruction, take a look at Examples of Extracurricular, Physical Education, and Fine Arts.

For a more detailed description of approved Physical Education expenses, please take a look at our Physical Education Spending Guidelines.

Goods:

• Textbooks, Curriculum, or Other Instructional Materials
• Educational Software and Applications

• Educational Supplies (individual student-based, no bulk packages)

  • Stem Kits
  • Learning Manipulatives
  • Musical Instrument Rental
  • Art Supplies: Paints, canvas, glue, etc.
  • Educational Materials: Pens, paper, pencils, etc.

  Electronics:

  • Laptops ($1,500 price limit + quantity cap)
  • Desktops ($1,500 price limit + quantity cap)
  • Tablets ($1,500 price limit + quantity cap)
  • Monitors ($500 price limit + quantity cap)
  • Disability Assistive Devices
  • Calculators
  • Printer ($1,500 price limit + quantity cap)
  • 3D printer ($1,500 price limit + quantity cap)
  • Printer Accessories
  • Cameras ($500 price limit + quantity cap)
  • Headphones $200 price limit
  • Computer Accessories
  • Internet Service Fees

For more information regarding restricted electronic spending please take a look at Price Caps/Purchase Restrictions of Eligible Expenses for the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program.

Transportation:

Ride fees or fares for a fee-for-service transportation provider to transport students to and from a qualifying provider, not to exceed $750 per school year. The starting destination and ending destination (one of which must be a qualifying provider or approved private school) must be provided. Categories include: 

• Public Transportation
• Private Transportation
• Rideshare
• Taxi

 Tuition and Education Fees:

• Tuition or Registration Fees
• Individual Courses
• Course Packages
• Technical College Fees and Materials
  • Registration Fees
  • Individual Courses
  • Course Packages
• Exam Fees

Disclaimer: Any eligibility guidance or pre-approval provided by our Smart Assistant or support team is conditional. Final eligibility determinations are made only after an expense is submitted with a valid receipt and reviewed for compliance.