Veterans Tuition Gap Program
Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) - Utah Board of Higher Education
Utah grant for veterans in the final year of a first bachelor's degree who have used up their federal veteran education benefits; covers tuition, fees, books, supplies and a housing allowance (funding-based).
- How much
- Based on available funding; may cover tuition, fees, books, supplies and housing allowance
- Who qualifies
- military veteran
- Final year of first bachelor's degree; federal veteran education benefits exhausted (or not available, per Utah DVMA); satisfactory academic progress.
- For undergrads, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Check dates Set by each participating institution; contact its veteran resource center.
- How to apply
- Complete the FAFSA and contact the financial aid office or veteran resource center at your eligible Utah institution
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026, against the official page (ushe.edu) and page 2
The details
Veterans Tuition Gap Program (Utah Code 53H-11-413). Eligibility: Utah resident or qualifies for resident tuition; military veteran; in the final year of a first bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution; satisfactory academic progress; federal veteran education benefits exhausted; FAFSA per Board policy R623. Eligible uses: tuition, fees, books, education-related supplies and housing allowance. Amount based on available funding. Eligible institutions: SUU, U of U, USU, Utah Tech, UVU, Weber State, and private nonprofits Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Park University, Roseman University, WGU and Westminster University.
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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