- (1) An eligible institution that receives grant funding shall be responsible for establishing a process to award grants along with other financial aid in alignment with this rule.
(2) When establishing a process for award grants, the institution shall:
- (a) award grants on an annual basis and distribute grant money on a quarter or semester basis;
- (b) award grants without regard to an applicant's race, creed, color, religion, sex, or ancestry;
- (c) ensure the total sum of program grant, financial aid from any source, and family or personal contribution do not exceed the cost of attendance for an eligible student at an eligible institution for a fiscal year;
- (d) determine award amounts within the minimum and maximum award range as established annually by the Board;
- (e) ensure all funds received from the grant are applied toward the cost of attendance; and
- (f) prioritize grants based on criteria in Subsection R765-616-4(2) and financial need using an eligible recipient's eligibility index from the FAFSA, which may include a maximum eligibility index number set by the eligible institution.
KEY: Utah Board of Higher Education, Adult Learner Grant Program, Student Financial Aid
Date of Last Change: May 5, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-1-102