Utah Fits All is Utah's universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program providing scholarships of $4,000-$8,000 annually to K-12 students for private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, tutoring, educational technology, and approved educational services.
What Is Utah Fits All?
Utah Fits All launched in 2024 as Utah's universal ESA program, making the state the 10th to offer Education Savings Accounts to families. The program deposits state education funds into digital wallets that families can spend on approved educational expenses instead of sending children to public school. Funding amounts vary: private school students receive $8,000 annually, while homeschoolers receive $4,000 (ages 5-11) or $6,000 (ages 12-18). The program is managed through the Odyssey platform where families can purchase from a marketplace of approved vendors or submit reimbursement requests.
Key Takeaways
- Private school students: $8,000 per year; Homeschoolers: $4,000-$6,000 based on age
- Universal eligibility for all Utah K-12 residents
- Cannot be combined with full-time public school enrollment (50% or more)
- Funds managed through Odyssey digital wallet platform
- Two-thirds of unused funds roll over to the following year
Funding Amounts for 2026
Approved Expenses
The scholarship covers most educational needs: private school tuition, curriculum and textbooks, tutoring services, educational software and technology, computer hardware, standardized testing fees, and specialized services for students with disabilities. Extracurricular activities and physical education are covered but capped at 20% of your total scholarship. Musical instrument rental is allowed, though purchases are not. Transportation can use up to $750 annually. Food items, entertainment, general furniture, and recreational equipment do not qualify regardless of educational justification.
2026-2027 Application Timeline
Current Legal Status
In April 2025, a district court judge ruled Utah Fits All unconstitutional. However, all parties agreed the program can continue operating during the appeal to the Utah Supreme Court. There's no established timeline for the final ruling. Families using the program should know that no repayment has been requested or mandated - legal experts cite "good faith reliance" as protecting families who used funds appropriately. The program continues accepting applications and disbursing funds during the appeal process.
The Bottom Line
Utah Fits All provides meaningful education funding for Utah families, whether for private school tuition or homeschool expenses. The differentiated funding levels recognize that homeschool costs typically run lower than private school tuition. Families should track the ongoing legal case while continuing to use funds appropriately if already enrolled. New applicants should set up their Utah Tax Commission TAP account before the April 1 portal opening to streamline income verification. The Odyssey platform makes purchasing straightforward, though reimbursements require documentation of educational purpose.
