Student Teacher Stipends (Stipends for Future Educators)
Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
Utah pays student teachers up to $6,000 for completing student teaching in a Utah public school, with an affidavit committing to seek work as a licensed Utah teacher.
- How much
- Up to $6,000 per student teacher (prorated by length and funding; taxable)
- Who qualifies
- Student teaching in a Utah public school; affidavit of intent to work as a licensed Utah teacher; cannot receive another State of Utah grant/scholarship; one stipend per person.
- For undergrads, grad students
- For education (student teaching) students
- When to apply
- Apply any time Rolling during the school year; apply up to 6 weeks before your student teaching starts. 2026-27 application opened June 2026.
- How to apply
- Get an enrollment letter from your educator preparation program, submit the USBE stipend application with the signed affidavit (up to 6 weeks before student teaching starts), then complete paperwork with the district or charter school's HR office
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (schools.utah.gov)
The details
Stipends for Future Educators Grant Program (Utah Code 53F-5-223; Board rule R277-331). Up to $6,000 per student teacher, prorated by length of student teaching and legislative funding; funded through the 2026-27 school year (2026 HB 1, Item 36). Eligibility: enrolled in a college/university teacher preparation program (Utah or out-of-state) leading to a Utah professional educator license; student teaching in a Utah public school; not receiving grants or scholarships from any other State of Utah program (including AmeriCorps); not paid by the district/charter except as a substitute or for extracurriculars; student teaching starts/finishes after July 1, 2024; first Utah professional license. The stipend is paid by the school district or charter school and is taxable employment income.
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
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
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- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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