1. 2026-27 Utah Fits All amounts at a glance
The amounts are set in state law, Utah Code 53F-6-402(2)(c), which says that each year, “subject to this part and legislative appropriations,” a scholarship student is eligible for no more than the amounts below. That is why every figure here is an “up to” amount. The 2026 changes to the program (H.B. 467) did not change these figures, and they match Odyssey’s published amounts.
| Student | 2026-27 maximum | How it’s decided |
|---|---|---|
| Private-school student | $8,000 | Requires a confirmed private school |
| Home-based student, age 5–11 | $4,000 | Age as of September 1 of the scholarship year |
| Home-based student, age 12–18 | $6,000 | Age as of September 1 of the scholarship year |
The 2025-26 amounts were the same. Odyssey is the program manager; the Utah State Board of Education holds the contract. The Legislature sets these amounts in state law, so check Odyssey’s amounts page before you budget for 2027-28.
2. The September 1 age rule for home-based students
For home-based (homeschool) students, the amount depends on your child’s age on September 1 of the scholarship year. Odyssey’s wording is that a student must “be age 5-18 as of September 1 of the scholarship year.” The law also requires that the student has not turned 19 before September 1 of the school year.
Example (for illustration): a home-based child who is 11 on September 1, 2026 falls in the 5–11 band for all of 2026-27, so the maximum is $4,000 for that year, even if the child turns 12 in October. In 2027-28 the same child would be 12 on September 1, so the 12–18 band would apply; 2027-28 amounts have not been confirmed by Odyssey.
3. When the $8,000 private-school amount applies
The private-school amount depends on the student actually being placed at a private school. In an April 2026 update, Odyssey said: “Any students who have not selected a school on June 15th will be funded with the homeschool amount based on the student’s age.” If you are deciding between a private school and home-based learning, the choice you record by that date affects the amount.
4. Mid-year awards are prorated
A student awarded after the year has started gets a reduced share under Utah Code 53F-6-402(2)(e)(ii):
- awarded in the second quarter of the year: no more than 75% of the amount;
- awarded in the third quarter: no more than 50%;
- no new awards are made in the fourth quarter.
5. When the money arrives
Odyssey announced on July 15, 2026 that 2026-27 Utah Fits All funds were available. The scholarship year runs from July 1 through June 30, and expenses must occur within the scholarship year. Funds sit in your child’s Odyssey account; you spend them by buying in the Odyssey Marketplace or by asking Odyssey to reimburse an eligible purchase. Our guide to paying for tutoring with Utah Fits All explains both routes.
6. What happens to unused funds
Unused money does not all carry over. Utah Code 53F-6-411(6)(a) says that “for every three dollars of unused scholarship funds, two dollars rollover … up to a maximum rollover amount of $2,000 that may cumulate.” Odyssey describes it as two-thirds rolling over, capped at $2,000. Your child must remain eligible for the rollover to apply, which includes completing the renewal portfolio or assessment (see our application and renewal guide).
Two other money rules are worth knowing. Utah law says the program manager may not charge families processing fees or pass on third-party fees, and there is no application fee. State law also says scholarship funds are not taxable income to the parent for Utah income-tax purposes.
7. No extra Utah Fits All amount for a disability
Utah Fits All pays the same amounts whether or not your child has an IEP or a diagnosis; the law has no separate disability tier or disability priority. Utah’s disability-only scholarship is a different program, the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, run by Children First Education Fund (CFEF).
| 2026-27 maximum | Utah Fits All | Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (per CFEF) |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 private school | $8,000 | $12,175 |
| Homeschool / home-based | $4,000 (age 5–11) or $6,000 (age 12–18) | $8,000 (K-12) |
| Who qualifies | Utah K-12 students not enrolled in a public school or LEA | Students with a qualifying IDEA disability |
A student cannot hold both scholarships in the same school year. Our side-by-side comparison covers who qualifies for each and the other differences.
8. Planning a tutoring budget
Tutoring is named in the law as a scholarship expense (“tutoring services,” Utah Code 53F-6-401(20)(a)(iii)), and Odyssey’s purchase-limits article sets no cap or price limit for tutoring. The limits it does set apply to things like computers and tablets, transportation, extracurricular activities and physical education. That means your whole amount can go toward tutoring if that is what your child needs most; the award can also cover curriculum and other eligible services.
A practical way to plan:
- Start from your child’s maximum for the year (the table above) and any rollover in your Odyssey account.
- Decide what tutoring should accomplish this year, for example reading fluency or math foundations, and how many sessions a week that realistically takes.
- Compare the cost of that plan with the rest of your expected expenses, keeping in mind that only part of any unspent balance rolls over.
- Book through the Odyssey Marketplace when you can, so Odyssey pays the provider directly and you don’t wait for reimbursement.
Our teachers are certified in special education and teach one-to-one online, so families anywhere in Utah can work with them. In a free consultation we can help you think through how much support your child may need before you commit any of your Utah Fits All funds.