State Scholarships & Tuition Waivers
State Scholarships & Tuition Waivers
As a Utah System Higher Education (USHE) Institution, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) can participate various award programs provided by the State of Utah to support Utah residents financially as they pursue their educational goals. Most state scholarship opportunities require you to fill out the FAFSA.
State Grant Programs Students Apply for Through Scholarship Universe
These are grants and scholarships provided by the Utah System Higher Education (USHE) organization to Salt Lake Community College to manage the applications for the funding and then awarding students SLCC’s agreement with USHE is that while we can utilize these funds, we must follow the criteria and instructions as provided by USHE. Students will apply through Scholarship Universe. Questions on application status can be submitted to scholarships@slcc.edu.
The Adult Learner Grant Program provides financial assistance for adult learners (defined as 26 years of age or older) pursuing an online degree at Salt Lake Community College. This grant will cover tuition and fees for Utahns in the Online Business program. Students must complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for the upcoming academic year. Apply Here
The Talent Development Award Program is intended to recruit and train Utahns for high demand, high wage jobs. This grant will cover tuition and fees for students in an Engineering program at Salt Lake Community College. Students must complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for the upcoming academic year. Apply Here
The Public Safety Officer Career Advancement Grant (PSOCAG) Program is a state-funded tuition grant program for certified peace officers currently employed by a Utah law enforcement agency and seeking a post-secondary degree in a criminal justice related program at Salt Lake Community College. Apply Here
State Grant Programs for Salt Lake Technical College (SLTC) Students
These are grants and scholarships provided by the State of Utah to the Salt Lake Technical College to manage the applications for the funding and then awarding students. SLCC’s agreement with State of Utah is that while we can utilize these funds, we must follow the criteria and instructions as provided by the State of Utah. Send any questions about the following to sltcscholarship@slcc.edu.
The Technical Education Scholarship provides financial assistance to Utahns pursuing a technical education certificate in high demand industries. This scholarship is available to recent high school graduates and adults enrolled in a high demand program at Salt Lake Technical College. Further details and access to the application are found on the Salt Lake Technical College Paying for College page.
The SLTECH Scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing a technical education certificate in high demand industries at Salt Lake Technical College. This state-sponsored scholarship program covers tuition and fees for approved programs. Further details and access to the application are found on the Salt Lake Technical College Paying for College page.
Salt Lake Technical College provides a list of additional options to pay for their programs and can be found on the Salt Lake Technical College Paying for College page
State Scholarship Programs Students Applied for Through Utah System Higher Education (USHE)
SLCC participates in the following programs and receives lists from USHE of eligible students, these opportunities are not available on Scholarship Universe. If you have already been notified of your eligibility by USHE and want to confirm that we have received your funds, reach out to our office at scholarships@slcc.edu.
- Opportunity Scholarship
- USHE Employee Scholarship
- PRIME Scholarship
- Regents Scholarship
- Promise Partner
- Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship
State Tuition Waiver Programs as Determined through Utah Legislature
SLCC also provides tuition waivers based on state legislation, including those for employees of Utah public schools, peace officers, firefighters, and their dependents. These waivers are provided as part of SLCC’s commitment to serving the broader Utah community. These state tuition waivers are available to apply for at SLCC if you meet the listed requirements. If you meet the criteria below, email scholarships@slcc.edu to apply.
This one-year tuition waiver is available to regional Sterling Scholars category winners and runners-up. Recipients must enroll in a minimum of nine credit hours each semester. The exact tuition waiver amount is based on the number of enrolled credit hours (maximum 18). These tuition waivers are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are non-renewable and limited. Recipients must provide a copy of their certificate, or the newspaper clipping of award to the Scholarship team at scholarships@slcc.edu.
Utah Residents who have received the Purple Heart qualify for this tuition waiver. Students must send a copy of either their DD-214 or Purple Heart Certificate to the Scholarship team at scholarships@slcc.edu.
This tuition waiver is for the surviving dependents of a Utah resident military member killed in the line of duty after 9/11/2001. Students will need to contact the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs to receive proper documentation. This documentation should then be emailed to scholarships@slcc.edu.
This tuition waiver may be used by the children and surviving spouse of a Utah peace officer or Utah firefighter who has been killed in the line of duty. Bring supporting documentation to the Scholarship team at scholarships@slcc.edu.