Utah National Guard State Tuition Waiver (STW)
Utah National Guard with Utah public colleges and universities (presidential waivers set aside for Guard members, Utah Code 53H-11-305)
Base-tuition waiver for one or two semesters for Utah National Guard members studying full-time toward a first associate or bachelor's degree at a Utah public college or university.
- How much
- Base tuition waived for one or two semesters (fall and/or spring); fees not covered
- Who qualifies
- Utah National Guard member
- Full-time (12-18 credits) at a Utah public college/university; first associate or bachelor's degree; 2.0 GPA minimum (2.75 at USU).
- For students starting college, undergrads
- When to apply
- Opens later Annual: applications January 1 - April 30 for the following school year. 2026-27 applications are closed (waitlist applications accepted).
- How to apply
- Apply in the Utah National Guard state tuition portal (guard-statetuition.utah.gov) between January 1 and April 30 for the following school year with your transcript and a one-page essay
- Accept the award through your school email if asked
- What you'll need
- state application + transcript + essay + membership
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (guard.utah.gov), page 2 and page 3
The details
By statute, 2.5% of each Utah public institution's resident presidential tuition waivers are set aside for Utah National Guard members (Utah Code 53H-11-305). The Guard's State Tuition Waiver waives base tuition for the fall and/or spring semester (not summer) for full-time students (12-18 credits) at SLCC, Snow, SUU, U of U, USU, Utah Tech, UVU or Weber State. Eligibility: Utah National Guard member working on a first associate or bachelor's degree, enrolled full-time, minimum 2.0 GPA (USU requires 2.75). Fees are not covered, but recipients can request State Tuition Assistance for fees. Application packet: portal application, current unofficial transcript (high school transcript if first semester), and a one-page typed double-spaced essay on academic and career plans.
More money from Utah
- Opportunity ScholarshipClass of 2026: up to $800 per semester for up to four semesters ($3,200 total); tuition and general fees only, after other state aid. Class of 2027 amount not yet announced.
- First Credential Scholarship (formerly PRIME)$625 one-time (class of 2026; subject to available funding and number of qualified applicants)
- Adult Learner Grant ProgramUp to the cost of attendance
- CTE Scholarships and Tuition Awards$1,000 to full tuition for up to one year, depending on the institution
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