Submitting an Eligibility Request

This article explains how to submit an Eligibility Request through your Utah Fits All (UFA) student wallet.

An Eligibility Request allows you to request a preliminary review of an educational expense before making a purchase. This can help you determine whether an item or service may qualify as an eligible scholarship expense under the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program.

Important: An Eligibility Request is not a final approval or guarantee of reimbursement. Final reimbursement decisions are made only after Odyssey reviews your completed reimbursement request, supporting documentation, proof of payment, applicable spending limits, and all other program requirements.

Before You Submit

Before submitting an Eligibility Request, keep the following in mind:

Eligibility Requests are optional but can help you make informed purchasing decisions before spending scholarship funds.
An Eligibility Request provides a preliminary review based on the information you submit.
Final reimbursement decisions are made only after Odyssey completes its compliance review of your reimbursement request.
An approved Eligibility Request does not guarantee that a future reimbursement request will be approved.

Step 1: Open the Reimbursement Requests Page

Select the Eligibility Requests tab.

Step 2: Start a New Eligibility Request

Then click New Eligibility Request.

Step 3: Complete the Eligibility Request Form

Fill out the required information about the item or service you would like reviewed, including:

Eligibility Request type
Item or service name
Vendor name
Educational description
Estimated reimbursement amount

You may also upload supporting documentation if available.

When you're finished, click Submit Eligibility Request.

Note: This is not your official reimbursement request. The information you provide will only be used to determine whether the expense appears to be an eligible scholarship expense.

Step 4: Track Your Eligibility Request

After submitting your request, it will appear in your Eligibility Requests list with a status of Pending while Odyssey reviews the information you provided.

Once the review is complete, the status will update automatically.

Step 5: Complete Your Reimbursement Request

If your Eligibility Request is determined to be eligible, a Complete Reimbursement button will appear.

Click Complete Reimbursement to begin your official reimbursement request.

The following information from your Eligibility Request will automatically carry over and cannot be edited:

Reimbursement type
Category
Product or service
Educational description

If the purchase amount has changed since you submitted your Eligibility Request, you can update the reimbursement amount before submitting your reimbursement request.

Need to Make Changes?

If you need to make significant changes to your request, submit a new Eligibility Request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to submit an Eligibility Request?

No. Eligibility Requests are optional.

You may submit a reimbursement request without first submitting an Eligibility Request. However, submitting an Eligibility Request can help you determine whether a planned purchase may qualify before you spend scholarship funds.

Does an approved Eligibility Request guarantee reimbursement?

No. An approved Eligibility Request is a preliminary review only and should not be considered a final approval.

Final reimbursement decisions are made only after Odyssey reviews:

Your completed reimbursement request
Required supporting documentation
Proof of payment
Applicable spending limits
Program requirements

Need Help?

If you have questions about submitting an Eligibility Request or completing a reimbursement request, please contact Odyssey Support for assistance.