Scott B. Lundell Military Survivors' Tuition Waiver
Utah public colleges and universities (Utah Code 53H-11-308); certification by the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
Utah public colleges waive undergraduate tuition for dependents of Utah service members killed or who died of wounds on active duty (post-9/11 for Guard/Reserve).
- How much
- Full undergraduate tuition (fees, books and housing not covered)
- Who qualifies
- surviving dependent of a Utah service member killed on active duty (military family)
- Utah resident student (not required for dependents of Utah National Guard members). No prior undergraduate degree. Undergraduate study only.
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- When to apply
- Apply any time No fixed deadline; certification needed before the waiver is applied.
- How to apply
- Contact the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs for certification as a surviving dependent, then work with the admissions/financial aid office at your Utah public college
- What you'll need
- See how to apply
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (le.utah.gov) and page 2
The details
Utah Code 53H-11-308: Utah public institutions must waive undergraduate tuition for a dependent of a qualifying deceased military member - a Utah-resident member of the U.S. armed forces, or a Utah-resident reserve member or Utah National Guard member on or after September 11, 2001, who was killed while serving on state or federal active duty (or died of wounds/injuries received on active duty), not as a result of their own misconduct. The dependent must be admitted, be a Utah resident student (residency not required for dependents of Utah National Guard members), and not already hold an undergraduate degree; only courses applicable to the degree/certificate. Tuition only - fees, books and housing are not covered. The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs certifies eligibility.
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
- NASA Space Grant Scholarship (Utah technical colleges)Varies based on available funding; up to cost of attendance
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