A year-round Utah homeschool marketplace — curriculum, tutoring, therapy, STEM, arts and enrichment providers, plus a plain-English guide to the Utah Fits All Scholarship.
Overseen by: Utah State Board of Education, which contracts with the program manager and financial administrator (Utah Code 53F-6-401, 53F-6-404)
Administered by: Odyssey (program manager since May 16, 2025)
Amount per student, 2026–27: Up to $4,000 for home-based students ages 5–11 and $6,000 for ages 12–18 (age as of September 1); up to $8,000 for private school students (Utah Code 53F-6-402(2)(c))
Who is eligible / how awarded: Utah residents in K–12, age 5–18 on September 1, not enrolled in a public school (LEA) or the Carson Smith scholarships. When applications exceed funds, awards go in order: returning students, siblings, households at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, then lottery.
Application window / next dates: By statute: returning-student applications open March 1, new-student applications open April 1, and all applications close May 1. Portfolio or assessment for renewal is due May 31. For 2026–27, awards were issued June 16 and funds released July 15, 2026.
Legal status: A district court ruled the program unconstitutional on April 18, 2025. The program was not suspended, and the State's appeal is pending at the Utah Supreme Court. No Supreme Court decision had been issued as of September 17, 2026.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · University of Utah: Ogden Discover the U Event Ogden · Event venue, 455 25th St · Free (registration required) University of Utah admissions event (6:30-8:30 pm) to meet current students, admissions staff, and campus partners.
00 late) Annual K-12 conference for Utah school counselors, themed "Ignite the Possibilities," with in-person and virtual options.
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Tween Thursdays - Thaumatrope Provo · Provo Library - Story Room Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12. Thursday, 4:15pm - 5:00pm.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Character Storytime - Bubble Fairy Taylorsville · Taylorsville Meeting Room (Capacity 51) Meet Sage the Bubble Fairy for a story, bubbles and fun. Costumes welcome.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 – Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Girl Scouts @ NHMU: Roar & Snore Sleepover Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us at the Natural History Museum of Utah for an unforgettable overnight adventure filled with science, exploration, and fun. The sleepover runs 6:30pm on November 13 to 8:30am on November 14.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Super STEM Saturday: Superhero Science – Thanksgiving Point Lehi · Thanksgiving Point – Museum of Natural Curiosity · Venue ticket required (see Thanksgiving Point) Themed hands-on STEM activity tables and programs for kids and families.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2026 Plein Air Competition Stamping Period Brigham City · Brigham City Museum of Art and History The Brigham City Museum of Art and History invites painters of all levels to share their vision of Utah in the 2026 Plein Air Competition. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · Native American Heritage Month Celebration Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah This is NHMU's celebration of National Native American Heritage Month. The celebration runs 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · USU Virtual Open House Online · Virtual A virtual open house from 5-7pm MT. Register early to receive an email with a link to join; registration closes one day before the event at 11:59 PM MT.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · Story Time @ NHMU: November Salt Lake City · Natural History Museum of Utah We'll be reading The Great Great Salt Lake Monster Mystery by Bonnie Baxter & Jamie Butler. The story time runs 1:00 to 1:45pm.