1. (1) To qualify for a promise grant, an applicant shall:

   1. (a) be enrolled at an institution;

   2. (b) either:

      1. (i) qualify for Utah resident student status under Section 53H-11-202 and Board Policy R512; or
      2. (ii) qualify for resident tuition under Section 53H-11-202;
   3. (c) demonstrate financial need, in accordance with Section R765-620-6;
   4. (d) accept all other grants, tuition and fee waivers, and scholarships offered to the applicant to attend the institution in which the applicant enrolls; and
   5. (e) maintain academic good standing as defined by the institution the applicant attends.

2. (2)(a) Each institution shall annually revise and publish eligibility criteria in all publications referencing the grant.

   1. (b) Each institution shall disclose in any publications about the promise grant that program funds are limited and subject to change.
3. (3) Under Section 63G-12-402, verification of lawful presence in the United States may not required to be eligible for a grant under this rule.

KEY: financial aid, higher education, scholarship

Date of Last Change: May 5, 2026

Notice of Continuation: August 16, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-11-414