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 grants and scholarships come from USHE and are given to SLCC to manage the funding, application process and awarding of funds to students. While USHE allows SLCC to use these funds, the college must follow all the rules, criteria, and instructions set by USHE. Students will apply through Scholarship Universe. Questions on application status can be submitted to scholarships@slcc.edu.
State Grant Programs for Salt Lake Technical College (SLTC) Students
These are grants and scholarships are funded by the State of Utah and administered through Salt Lake Technical College. Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is responsible for managing the application process and distributing awards to eligible students. Per SLCC’s agreement with the State of Utah, all funds must be used in accordance with the criteria and guidelines established by the state. Send any questions about the following to scholarships@slcc.edu.
The Technical Education Scholarship provides financial assistance to Utah Residents pursuing a technical education certificate in high demand industries. Qualifying programs are listed on the application. This scholarship is available to students enrolled in a high demand program at Salt Lake Technical College. This scholarship will assist eligible students with tuition and basic student fees. Students may receive the Technical Education Scholarship up to 3 academic years but will need to reapply each academic year. Student must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Apply HereThe SLCC SLTech Scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing a technical education certificate in high demand industries at Salt Lake Technical College. The SLCC SLTech Scholarship is a state-sponsored program intended to support SLTech students who are earning academic credit while being charged SLTech tuition rates. Students participating in non-credit activities are not eligible. Students may receive the SLCC SLTech Scholarship up to 3 academic years but will need to reapply each academic year. Student must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Apply hereState 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. We typically receive recipient lists between mid-July and early August. 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 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. It is awarded to students who attend SLCC directly after graduating high school (unless there is an approved deferral on file). 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.