Virtual Town Hall & New Provider Fair: UFA Program Updates Inside

H.B. 455 Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Amendments made some significant changes to the program. We’re all trying to navigate those changes together. Whether you are a current recipient focused on finishing out this school year, or a new applicant hopeful to receive the scholarship, as parents, you have numerous questions, including those about the application portal, new scholarship amounts, and qualifying expenses. How will these changes affect your education choices? We are working to gain more clarity on the new provisions from those responsible for managing the program.

UEFA is dedicated to supporting parents through the recent changes to the Utah Fits All law. We are happy to announce that we are hosting a Virtual Town Hall for our UEFA community with Scott Jones, USBE Deputy Superintendent of the Department of Operations, where he will address how the legislation will impact the program and the application process. We currently plan to host multiple forums with his office.

UEFA Virtual Town Hall — Navigating the Changes to the Utah Fits All Law

📅 When: March 19, 2025
📍 Where: Zoom
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM

We’re pleased to offer this informational opportunity. Space is limited, so register early. The meeting will be recorded and posted on our website shortly afterwards.

Important Announcement from USBE About the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program

Today, the USBE published important clarifying information about the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program. Please see critical FAQs below and click to their website for additional information.

What is the status of the contract with ACE Scholarships?

The contract with ACE Scholarships, the current UFA program manager, is being terminated for convenience effective May 15, 2025. A new Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released no later than Wednesday, March 19, 2025, to select a program manager/financial administrator to administer the program to the standards and requirements outlined in the new law. The law requires full cooperation on the part of ACE Scholarship to ensure a seamless transition to a program manager on May 16, 2025.  

Impact on Families

Will this affect my child’s current scholarship eligibility or funding?

As of March 6, 2025, additional eligibility requirements have been put in place, including:

• Stronger residency requirements (additional verification may be needed)
• Updated income verification (if applicable)
• Stricter reporting guidelines for use of funds
• More precise definitions for private schools (not all institutions qualify)
• Requiring specific documentation for non-traditional learners, including homeschoolers taking college courses
• Different amounts of scholarship funds for private school and home school students

With this new bill, will I need to submit a new application for the UFA scholarship?

Any applications for renewal of an existing scholarship or new scholarships received to date will not need to be resubmitted. However, additional documentation may be required for verification under the new guidelines. If the program manager, ACE Scholarships, has an application (either for renewal or a new application) ACE Scholarships may require additional verification or documentation — to the extent necessary — to ensure eligibility criteria are met. ACE Scholarships will not accept a new application for renewal, or as a new recipient, if you already have one on file. For instance, if you have already applied as a private school student, you cannot change your application (as a renewal or as a new application) to become a home school student, or vice versa.

For more FAQs about expenditures and other issues, please visit the USBE website here.