Most student financial aid is awarded on the basis of need. Grants, loans and part-time work study employment may be available at each institution from funds provided by the federal government, the state of Utah, private organizations, and interested individuals.

Students and their parents are primarily responsible to pay the cost of college of university attendance; however, those students whose personal and family resources are insufficient to meet education expenses may receive financial assistance from one or more of the available programs.

Financial aid applications may be submitted throughout the year, but funding for some types of assistance is limited and may be totally committed before late applicants establish their eligibility.

• Financial Aid
• Saving for College
• Veteran's Benefits
• UtahMentor Planning Guide
• T. H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan

You may also visit the financial aid website of the higher education institutions listed below.

• University of Utah
• Utah State University
• Weber State University
• Southern Utah University
• Snow College
• Dixie State College of Utah
• College of Eastern Utah
• Utah Valley State College
• Salt Lake Community College
• Utah College of Applied Technology

Financial Aid - Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA)

To access the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority’s website, click here.

Saving for College - Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP)

To access the Utah Educational Savings Plan’s website, click here.

Veteran's Benefits

Many federal and local programs are available to assist veterans. Helpful information and links can be found below.

Utah State Approving Agency
Ben Guile
Director
Board of Regents Building, The Gateway
60 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1284
Phone: (801) 366-8483
Email: bguile@utahsbr.edu
 
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Utah VA Certifying Officials: For Utah Institutions of Higher Learning | For Utah Non-College Degree Schools

UtahMentor Planning Guide

UtahMentor is a college information delivery system, provided by the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA), designed to prepare Utah students for a seamless K-16 planning transition, by helping students and parents make informed decisions about college.

UtahMentor also provides parents, counselors, teachers, and other educational advisors with information on college admissions and entrance expectations for each Utah institution. UtahMentor also allows for communication and support between professional school counselors, other educational advisors, and their students.

For additional information on financial assistance for higher education through the UtahMentor Planning Guide, click here.

T. H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan

If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, the State of Utah can help turn your career dreams into a reality.  In an effort to assist aspiring teachers, the State Board of Regents and the State of Utah created the Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program (TIL).  The TIL program has been designed to provide financial assistance to outstanding students pursuing a degree in teacher education.

Program requirements are simple and ideal for students who are planning a career in the teaching profession.  Below are just a few reasons why this program is so valuable to Utah students:

• The TIL will fund full-time tuition and general fees for up to four years (eight semesters) or until the requirements of teacher certification have been met.
• Program funds are only available for qualifying students who are Utah residents.
• TIL funds may be used at any of Utah's participating institutions .
• After graduation and certification the loan may be forgiven if the recipient teaches in a Utah public or private school (K-12).  Loan forgiveness is done on a year to year basis.  Other loan repayment options are available if recipients do not wish to teach in Utah.

Students interested in applying for the Terrel H. Bell Loan are encouraged to review the program's qualification requirements, repayment obligations and application process.  Additional details regarding the policies of the program may be found under Regent Policy R603.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan program, contact the State Board of Regents program administrator at webmaster@utahsbr.edu or (801) 321-7101.

HOW TO QUALIFY

To qualify, applicants must be Utah high school seniors or post-secondary students who have completed the required number of credit hours (24 at all community colleges) designated by the particular institution. Requirements vary so please see individual institution for specific requirements.Successful applicants may choose to use program funds at any of Utah's state or private institutions that offer a state-approved teacher education program.  To continue program eligibility, recipients are required to maintain a full-time class load and meet the academic standards established for completion of the teacher education program each semester.

HOW TO APPLY AT PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS

Applications for high school seniors are available at their high school counselor's office, the State Office of Education, or on-line.  Applications must be returned to the State Office of Education no later than March 31 each year.

Post-Secondary students should contact the institution they are attending for deadline dates, contact information and an application.  Applications are also available at your school's Financial Aid Office or at the College of Education. Applications and application deadline dates vary by institution.

The TIL program funds are available at the following institutions of higher education:

College of Eastern Utah
Dixie State College
Salt Lake Community College
Snow College
Southern Utah University
University of Utah
Utah State University
Utah Valley State College
Weber State University
Brigham Young University*
Westminster College*
University of Phoenix

*Tuition and general fees are not covered in full by the TIL program

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OPTIONS FOR REPAYMENT

Keeping excellent Teachers in the State of Utah is important to our children and the community.  To encourage outstanding teachers to remain in Utah, TIL program recipients may have their loan forgiven by teaching in a Utah public school or an accredited private school (grades K-12).  Recipients may fulfill a year of their loan obligation for each full year of teaching they complete.

Monetary Repayment is another option for recipients who wish not to exercise the forgiveness option.  Monthly payment plans are easy to follow and are based on a 10-year repayment period.  Minimum monthly payments are set at $50 a month and interest is compounded at a fixed rate of 9%.