1. (1) To be eligible for a scholarship awarded under this rule, an applicant shall:

   1. (a) declare the intent to earn a degree in an approved program and to teach in a Utah public school after graduation;
   2. (b) complete a FAFSA in accordance with Board Policy R623, Free Application for Federal Student Aid; and
   3. (c) either be admitted to or making reasonable progress to meet a participating institution's criteria for admission to an approved program.

2. (2) To remain eligible for a scholarship awarded under this rule, each recipient must:

   1. (a) maintain satisfactory academic progress in accordance with the recipient's institution's policies;
   2. (b) make reasonable progress to meet institutional criteria for admission to an approved program; and
   3. (c) maintain reasonable progress toward completion of an approved program once admitted to an approved program.
3. (3) A recipient who transfers to another eligible institution shall retain an award if they continue to meet criteria established for recipients at the receiving institution.
4. (4) After no more than four semesters of full-time, or eight semesters of part-time postsecondary course work, the recipient shall apply to and gain acceptance into an approved program at an eligible institution.
5. (5) An eligible institution may grant a temporary deferment of an award for up to two years to a recipient who has not been accepted into an approved program, while they seek acceptance into the program.

6. (6) After providing a recipient notice and an opportunity to respond, an institution may rescind a recipient's scholarship if the dean of education or the director of financial aid determines the recipient:

   1. (a) is failing to make reasonable progress toward completion of program requirements; or
   2. (b) has demonstrated to a reasonable certainty that the recipient does not intend to teach at a public school in Utah after graduation.
7. (7) Under Section 63G-12-402, verification of lawful presence in the United States may not be required to be eligible for this scholarship.
8. (8) Upon request by the student, the institution shall provide an opportunity for the student to appeal a dean or director's determination to rescind the scholarship to a committee of at least three impartial persons.
9. (9) A recipient may seek leave of absence from attending an institution in accordance with applicable deferral policies at a corresponding eligible institution.

KEY: education, teaching

Date of Last Change: May 28, 2026

Notice of Continuation: August 16, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-11-409