- (1) A recipient may only receive scholarship funds for academic semesters that begin within five years after the recipient's high school graduation date.
- (2) A recipient who will not enroll as a student must apply for a deferral or leave of absence with the recipient's eligible institution to retain eligibility.
- (3) An approved deferral or leave of absence may not extend the time limits of the scholarship.
- (4) A recipient who elects to attend a USHE technical college may defer the Opportunity Scholarship during that period of enrollment subject to the time limitations of Section R75-612-7.
KEY: Utah Board of Higher Education, Opportunity Scholarship Program, Student Financial Aid
Date of Last Change: March 23, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-11-402