Talent Development Award Program
Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) - Utah Board of Higher Education
Utah award covering resident tuition, fees and books (based on funding) through degree completion for students pursuing qualifying high-demand, high-wage degrees at Utah public colleges who intend to work in Utah.
- How much
- Varies based on available funding; resident tuition, fees and books
- Who qualifies
- Must declare a qualifying degree and intent to work in Utah. Priority may go to students with financial need and prior recipients.
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school, transfer students
- For qualifying high-demand, high-wage degree programs (designated by USHE) students
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- When to apply
- Check dates Set by each participating institution's financial aid office.
- How to apply
- Complete the FAFSA and contact the financial aid office at the public Utah college or university you attend or plan to attend
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 25, 2026, against the official page (ushe.edu) and page 2
The details
Talent Development Award Program (Utah Code 53H-11-415) to recruit and train people for designated high-demand, high-wage jobs in Utah. Eligibility: enroll at a USHE degree-granting institution; declare pursuit of a qualifying degree and intention to work in Utah; complete the FAFSA per Board policy R623. Awards may be prioritized for applicants with financial need and prior recipients. Covers resident tuition, fees and books; amount varies with funding; lasts until degree completion. Eligible: SLCC, Snow, SUU, U of U, USU, Utah Tech, UVU, Weber State.
More money from Utah
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- 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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