Utah Tech University

Donating to Students in Need

For many Utah Tech University (UT) students, the money needed to handle an emergency can mean the difference between staying in school and dropping out. At UT 82% of our students work while attending college and the majority of our students receive some kind of financial assistance through loans or grants.

Donations provide the needed resources to keep our students in school and help them be successful!

Areas to Donate/Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Childcare Assistance

Helps our students that are also parents. These funds will offset the cost of childcare allowing the student to fully succeed in their academic pursuits.

Students must complete an online application form and show proof of financial hardship. The amount awarded will be based off the Department of Workforce Services income tables.

Degree Completion Assistance

Covers outstanding balances, such as tuition and unpaid fees, for students who are on track to graduate, or continue to the next semester.

  • Students must complete an online application form and show proof of financial hardship. The maximum award is $2,500.

Emergency Retention

Helps students at risk of dropping out of college due to a financial hardship, like medical bills, car repair, a trip home to help an ailing parent, childcare, technology needs, clothing, etc.

  • Students must complete an online application form and show proof of financial hardship. The maximum award is $1,000.

Food Insecurity

Helps students who are facing food security challenges for a specified amount of time, or meals, as determined by the Struggling Student Committee.

  • Each student awarded money will work with the Student Resource Center to determine the best course of action concerning things like university meal plans, food pantry items, grocery shopping and meal planning.
  • Students must complete an online application form and show proof of financial hardship. The award amount will be determined by the Director of the Student Resource Center, based off the outlined plan.

Housing Insecurity

Helps students who are experiencing housing insecurity and / or homelessness.

  • Areas of help could include: on-campus housing, rent & utilities, security deposits, short-term hotel vouchers during extended school breaks, etc.
  • Students must complete an online application form and show proof of financial hardship. The maximum award is $2,000.

Contact

Dru Bottoms

Student Resource Center - Director

Email: dru.bottoms@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-