Scholarships and Financial Aid
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The David Eccles School of Business and the University of Utah both offer a wide variety of scholarship and financial support opportunities. The Business School itself has given out scholarships to over 100 undergraduate students last year. To be eligible for scholarships, you must be a full-time student during fall and spring semesters of the scholarship year.
Getting started
Complete the following two forms
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
UFORM - University of Utah Financial Aid Application
Make an appointment with a University of Utah financial aid counselor: (801)581-6211
to discuss all financial options available and determine your eligibility for all types of scholarships and aid. Visit http://www.sa.utah.edu/finance for more information.
Check out and download the full financial aid information pdf file here!
General Information
Visit the following offices to find out what is available:
University of Utah Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
105 Student Services Building (SSB)
M.W.H.F: 8:00am-5:00pm, T: 10am-6pm
(801) 581-6211
financialaid@sa.utah.edu --Financial Aid
scholarship@sa.utah.edu --Scholarships
faws@sa.utah.edu --Federal Work Study
Business School Undergraduate Office
BUC 104
1643 E. Campus Center Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm
(801) 581-7853
ugradta@business.utah.edu
Deadlines:
All undergraduate scholarship applications are due February 1st for incoming/transfer students and due March 1st for continuing students unless specified.
Types of Aid
Scholarships
List of Undergraduate Business Scholarships
List of University Scholarships
Application for Incoming and Transfer Students!
Application for Continuing Students!
Third Party Scholarships
Federal Student Aid - provides tools to search available scholarships nationally
BusinessSchools.com: scholarships for business students
College net: database of scholarships
FastWeb: free scholarship search
GoCollege.com: information and scholarship search
Loans
Stafford Loans (Subsidized or unsubsidized)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
Private Loans
Home Equity Loans
401K Loans
When using third party searches use caution, since scholarships listed there are not always legitimate. Always check the reputation of a scholarship by contacting the Better Business Bureau or the State Attorney General’s Office. eStudent Loan.com is also a good consumer guide for review before selecting a private loan.
Additional Types of Aid
Employer-Provided Educational Assistance
Employers can offer up to $5,250 in educational assistance annually, without tax implications to the employee. Contact a human resource representative to inquire about tuition assistance specifics and requirements.Click here for more information.
Military Educational Programs
The Armed Forces offers financial aid for service members and their families. Contact a local military recruiter or visit the U.S. Department of Defense at www.todaysmilitary.com, click on “What You Get”. Information is also available at www.gibill.va.gov or call the office of Veteran Affairs (801)581-6945.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Can be applied through the FAFSA website. FWS is awarded to half-time or greater students on a yearly basis with the award covering a period of eligibility within the fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. The student must reapply for FWS each year he/she would like to be considered.
