English Composition 1
A first college writing course nearly every degree asks for.
Self-paced online English Composition 1 course (ENG 101). NCCRS recommends 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
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Utah Fits All for ages 12-17: college-level courses on the home-based award
Checked 15 Nov 2026 by the team. Sources are listed at the end of the page.
The short answer
Utah Fits All college courses can be a scholarship expense. Utah Code 53F-6-402 sets the home-based award at up to $6,000 a year for students aged 12-18 on September 1, and the expense list includes tuition and online instruction from an approved provider. UPI Study is an approved vendor; college credit comes later via a college transcript.
The rule
Under Utah Code 53F-6-402(2)(c), subject to appropriations, a home-based scholarship student aged 12 to 18 on September 1 of the scholarship year is eligible for no more than $6,000 a year, against $4,000 for a home-based student aged 5 to 11 and $8,000 for a private school student.
The rule asks for No credit count: the award pays approved scholarship expenses, not a number of credits. The legal source is Utah Code 53F-6-402(2)(c).
| Point | What applies in Utah | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Home-based award, age 12-18 on 1 Sep | Up to $6,000 a year | [2] |
| Home-based award, age 5-11 | Up to $4,000 a year | [2] |
| Private school award | Up to $8,000 a year | [2] |
| Payments | Two equal payments, by 31 July and 31 December | [2] |
| To keep eligibility | Portfolio or assessment results by 31 May, and a new application each year | [2] |
| Programme manager | Odyssey, since the 2025 move from ACE | [1] |
| Court case | District court ruled it unconstitutional in April 2025; programme continues during the appeal | [4] |
Who decides
Utah State Board of Education; Odyssey (programme manager) decides how this rule applies to you. We read its published rule and the pages below; each was checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Utah State Board of Education: Utah Fits All Scholarship (rvsd. 2/12/26) [1]
- Utah Code 53F-6-402 (effective 5/6/2026) [2]
- Utah Code 53F-6-401 Definitions (effective 5/6/2026) [3]
- Utah House of Representatives: statement after the court ruling (30 Apr 2025) [4]
- Utah Code 53E-10-301 Concurrent enrollment definitions (effective 10/14/2025) [5]
Which credits count
What counts
- Tuition and fees of a qualifying provider, and curricula with associated online instruction, are listed scholarship expenses in Utah Code 53F-6-401(20).
- College-level courses with an ACE or NCCRS recommendation can sit on the homeschool high school transcript the parent keeps.
- Later, a college may place the credit on its own transcript, which is the record other colleges review.
What does not count
- The scholarship does not decide which college gives credit for a course; each college decides.
- Expenses not incurred in the student's education, such as travel or ski passes, are not scholarship expenses.
- The parent cannot be paid for time spent teaching their own child.
Courses that fit
Each course below is ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended for college credit. Whether it counts here is the decision of the college and of Utah State Board of Education; Odyssey (programme manager).
College Algebra
The usual college maths course for teens who finished Algebra II.
Self-paced online College Algebra course (Math 111). NCCRS recommends 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
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Introduction to Psychology
A popular social science course with no prerequisites.
Self-paced online Introduction to Psychology course (Psychology 110). ACE and NCCRS recommend 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
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Principles of Statistics
Useful for science, business and health degrees.
Self-paced online Principles of Statistics course (Statistics 101). ACE and NCCRS recommend 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
See the course →
Intro to Biology 1
A college science course for students aiming at health or science.
Self-paced online Intro to Biology 1 course (Biology 100). ACE and NCCRS recommend 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
See the course →
Pre-Calculus
The step before calculus for STEM-minded teens.
Self-paced online Pre-Calculus course (MATH 115). NCCRS recommends 3 semester credits; each college decides how it applies them.
See the course →The path via a college transcript
- Check the award and the marketplaceSign in to Odyssey, check this year's balance and confirm the provider listing before you buy.
- Pick the coursesChoose two to four college-level courses that fit your teen's high school plan and possible degrees.
- Pay as an approved vendorUPI Study is an approved vendor for Utah Fits All; our Utah Fits All page shows how to get an invoice.
- Record it on the homeschool transcriptList each finished course with the grade and its ACE or NCCRS recommendation.
- Move credit to a college transcript laterA partner college can review the courses so the credit appears via a college transcript.
TESU, UoPeople and Newlane are partner colleges that consider ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended credit; start with their own transfer pages, then any other college you already attend.
ACE and NCCRS have over 2,100 cooperating colleges that will consider accepting credits; the final decision is with the universities.
What it costs
| Option | Price | For this rule | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPI Study, homeschool lifetime | $250 once, every course | $250 gives homeschool families lifetime access to all UPI Study courses. | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Salt Lake Community College (resident) | $778.00 for 3 credit hours with fees, per semester (2026-27) | One 3-credit course a term; 12-18 credits cost $2,323.75 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Study.com | $95 a month (two courses at a time) | Monthly; transcripts and exam fees are separate | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Sophia Learning | $99 a month (or $299 per 4 months) | Two courses at a time | 15 Nov 2026 |
Prices checked on each provider's own page on the date shown. SLCC credit goes straight onto an SLCC transcript; UPI Study credit needs a partner college step. Compare the total for the courses your teen will actually take.
What UPI Study cannot do here
- UPI Study is not a college and is not accredited; it cannot award a high school diploma or decide what a college counts.
- UPI Study cannot change what Odyssey approves, the award amount or the payment dates.
- UPI Study cannot predict the Utah Supreme Court's decision on the programme.
UPI Study is not a college and is not accredited. ACE and NCCRS review our courses and recommend credit; a college decides whether to give that credit and records it on its own transcript.
Confirm in writing first
Ask the college your teen plans to attend, in writing, whether it would consider the courses via a college transcript before counting on them for a degree, and check any expense question with Odyssey in writing.
How much a home-based teen can receive
Utah Code 53F-6-402 sets three amounts, each an upper limit that depends on legislative appropriations. A private school student can receive up to $8,000. A home-based student aged 5 to 11 on September 1 can receive up to $4,000, and a home-based student aged 12 to 18 can receive up to $6,000. The money arrives in two equal payments, the first by July 31 and the second by December 31.
The award is for one scholarship year at a time. Families apply each year, and to stay eligible a student must send a portfolio of the year's learning or approved assessment results by May 31. When applications exceed the money, the law sets a preference order and then a lottery, so a place one year does not promise the next.
- Ages 12-18 home-based: up to $6,000
- Ages 5-11 home-based: up to $4,000
- Private school: up to $8,000
- Paid in two halves: by July 31 and December 31
Do college-level courses count as a scholarship expense?
Utah Code 53F-6-401(20) lists what a scholarship expense includes. It names tuition and fees of a qualifying provider, textbooks and curricula with associated online instruction, tutoring, educational software, and fees for advanced placement and similar exams. A qualifying provider is a school or service provider the programme manager approves.
So an online college-level course from an approved provider sits within the list. UPI Study is an approved vendor for Utah Fits All. Odyssey still reviews each expense, and the parent remains responsible for anything the account does not cover, so keep invoices and course records.
Turning finished courses into college credit
UPI Study courses carry ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended credit. As a homeschool parent you can list each finished course on the high school transcript you keep. For college credit, a college has to review the courses and post them on its own transcript.
TESU, UoPeople and Newlane are partner colleges that consider ACE-recommended or NCCRS-recommended credit. Once credit appears via a college transcript, your teen can ask other colleges whether they will take it in transfer. Each college decides, so ask the college your teen hopes to attend in writing before you count on any course.
- Finish the course and keep the certificate
- Add it to the homeschool transcript
- Ask a partner college to review it
- Send that college's transcript where it is needed
Things to watch in 2026-27
Two things can change the plan. First, the programme moved from ACE to Odyssey, which finished on 27 October 2025, so older guides may describe old steps. Second, a Utah district court ruled the programme unconstitutional in April 2025. The court did not stop the programme, and the case went to the Utah Supreme Court. Spend each year's award within that year's rules, and check the State Board's page and Odyssey for news.
Questions people ask
How much is Utah Fits All for a 14-year-old homeschooler?
Up to $6,000 for the year, if the student is home-based and aged 12 to 18 on September 1 of the scholarship year. That is the limit in Utah Code 53F-6-402, and it depends on legislative funding. It is paid in two halves.
Can Utah Fits All pay for online college courses?
The law lists tuition and fees of a qualifying provider and curricula with associated online instruction as scholarship expenses. The provider must be approved by the programme manager. UPI Study is an approved vendor; Odyssey still reviews each purchase.
Who runs Utah Fits All now?
Odyssey is the programme manager. The State Board of Education says Odyssey became administrator on 16 May 2025 and the move from ACE was complete on 27 October 2025. Questions about accounts go to Odyssey.
Do we have to apply again every year?
Yes. Utah Code 53F-6-402 requires an application for each school year, and to keep eligibility the family sends a portfolio or assessment results by May 31. Returning students who did that get first preference.
Will the college credit count at Utah colleges?
Each college decides. UPI Study courses carry ACE or NCCRS recommendations, and a partner college can post them on its transcript. Ask the Utah college your teen wants in writing whether it would consider that transcript.
Is Utah Fits All still running after the court ruling?
Yes, at the time of writing. A district court ruled it unconstitutional in April 2025 but did not stop it, and the case went to the Utah Supreme Court. Check the State Board's page for any decision.
Read next
- Utah Fits All 2026-27: what changed with OdysseyOdyssey Utah Fits All is the programme families use now: Odyssey replaced ACE as manager, with the move complete on 27 October 2025. The current law...
- Is Utah Fits All safe to plan around while the court case continues?The Utah Fits All court case has not stopped the programme. A district court ruled it unconstitutional in April 2025, but did not suspend it during...
- Concurrent enrollment is not open to every homeschooler: other routesUtah concurrent enrollment for homeschool teens is limited: Utah Code 53E-10-301 defines an eligible student as one enrolled in, and counted in the...
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Ready when you have it in writing
How to get an invoice and pay UPI Study as an approved vendor.
Sources
- Utah State Board of Education: Utah Fits All Scholarship (rvsd. 2/12/26) (official)Programme from HB215 (2023), changed by HB 455 (2025); up to $8,000; Odyssey became administrator on 16 May 2025 and the move from ACE to Odyssey was complete on 27 Oct 2025; questions go to Odyssey. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Utah Code 53F-6-402 (effective 5/6/2026) (official)(2)(c) no more than $8,000 private school, $4,000 home-based age 5-11, $6,000 home-based age 12-18 as of 1 Sep; (2)(d) two equal payments by 31 Jul and 31 Dec; (3)(c) apply each year; (3)(d) portfolio or assessment by 31 May to stay eligible; (5) no application fee; (6) preference order and lottery. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Utah Code 53F-6-401 Definitions (effective 5/6/2026) (official)(20)(a) scholarship expense includes tuition and fees of a qualifying provider, curricula and associated online instruction, tutoring, and AP and similar exam fees; (11) a home-based scholarship student attests to exiting public school enrollment; (17) qualifying provider = school or service provider the program manager approves. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Utah House of Representatives: statement after the court ruling (30 Apr 2025) (official)A Utah district court found the programme unconstitutional; the programme was not suspended during the appeal; the case goes to the Utah Supreme Court. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Utah Code 53E-10-301 Concurrent enrollment definitions (effective 10/14/2025) (official)(6) eligible student: enrolled in and counted in average daily membership of a Utah public school, with a college and career readiness plan, in grade 9-12. Checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- SLCC Tuition Rates 2026-2027 (PDF)Price for Salt Lake Community College (resident), checked on 15 Nov 2026.
- Study.com college pricingPrice for Study.com, checked on 24 Oct 2026.
- Sophia Learning: Plans and pricingPrice for Sophia Learning, checked on 15 Nov 2026.