Homeschool Funding in Utah
Utah offers homeschool funding through Utah Fits All Scholarship. $4,000-$6,000/year.
Available Programs
Utah Fits All Scholarship
ESA$4,000–$6,000
Eligibility: All K-12 students; ages 5-11 get $4,000, ages 12-18 get $6,000
$8,000 for private school students; extracurricular cap at 20%; administered by Odyssey
Complete Utah Funding Guide
Utah Fits All Scholarship (Education Savings Account)
Utah offers one of the most generous homeschool funding programs in the nation through the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program. This is an Education Savings Account (ESA) available to all Utah K-12 students.
For the 2025-2026 school year, scholarship amounts are:
- $4,000 for homeschooled students ages 5-11
- $6,000 for homeschooled students ages 12-18
- $8,000 for private school students
Eligible expenses are broad and include:
- Curriculum and textbooks
- Online courses and tutoring
- Extracurricular activities (athletics, orchestra, drama, debate, robotics)
- Educational field trips (museums, zoos, historical sites)
- Technical college and university courses
As of 2025 legislation, extracurricular expenses are capped at 20% of the ESA value, and physical education expenses are also capped at 20%. Participants may roll over two-thirds of unspent funds each year. The program is now administered by Odyssey (as of May 2025).
529 Education Savings Plans
Utah's my529 plan is consistently ranked among the top 529 plans nationally. As of 2026, federal law allows up to $20,000 in annual withdrawals from 529 accounts for qualified K-12 education expenses, including curriculum materials and tutoring services.
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
Federal Coverdell ESAs allow you to contribute up to $2,000 per year per child tax-free for qualified education expenses, including homeschool curriculum and materials.
Federal Programs (All States)
529 Education Savings Plan
$20,000/year (K-12 distributions)Tax-advantaged savings accounts that can be used for K-12 tuition and homeschool expenses including curriculum, tutoring, and educational supplies.
Eligibility: All families in all states
Learn moreCoverdell Education Savings Account
$2,000/year contribution limitTax-free savings for qualified education expenses including books, supplies, equipment, and tutoring for K-12 students.
Eligibility: Income under $110,000 (single) or $220,000 (joint)
Education Freedom Tax Credit
Up to $1,700/individualFederal tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) that fund K-12 education including homeschool.
Eligibility: States must opt in; funds distributed via SGOs
Disclaimer: Funding programs change frequently. Amounts, eligibility, and availability shown here are based on our latest research (2026-02). Always verify current details directly with the program administrator before applying.