(1)(a) The Commissioner, or the Commissioner's designee, shall annually determine the available funds to be applied to this program, the maximum scholarship award amount, and each applicant that may receive an award.
- (b) When determining scholarship awards under this policy, the Commissioner, or the Commissioner's designee, shall consider recommendations submitted by the USHE Employee Scholarship Advisory Committee.
- (2) A scholarship award cannot exceed 50% of tuition and fees during the fiscal year for which the award is made or for the total duration of the program in which the recipient is enrolled, whichever occurs first.
- (3) OCHE shall transfer award funds to the appropriate USHE institution on behalf of each recipient.
- (4) Each USHE institution shall return any unexpended funds awarded to a recipient during the fiscal year and accompanying expenditure documentation by June 30 of the corresponding fiscal year.
KEY: Utah Board of Higher Education, Scholarship, USHE Employee Partner Scholarship
Date of Last Change: April 23, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-11-414