MTECH General Scholarship Application 2025-2026

MTECH General Scholarship Application 2025-2026

Complete this application to be considered for the Utah Promise Scholarship, Utah Technical Education Scholarship, C. Scott & Dorothy E. Watkins Foundation Scholarship, Marriner Eccles Foundation Scholarship, On The Rise Scholarship, or other needs-based scholarships.
Scholarship Eligibility
General Requirements
- Be a Utah resident
- Be either: An adult student with a high school diploma or GED or a high school senior within 3 months of graduating.
- Be in good academic standing at MTECH
- Have submitted a FAFSA application, even if your program is not eligible for federal aid.
- Important: High school applicants must provide proof of a high school diploma or GED before any scholarship funds can be disbursed.
Timing & Program Acceptance
- Prospective MTECH students should only apply for scholarships if they are within 90 days of being able to register for class in their selected program. Please visit the program page on the MTECH website to check the next available registration date for your intended program.
- For lottery-based programs (e.g., Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Hair Design) and application-based programs (e.g., Radiography, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, iOS Development, Web Programming), scholarships cannot be awarded until official program acceptance is confirmed.
Name*

First NameLast Name
MTECH Student ID*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
MTECH Program you are seeking scholarship funding for:*
How did you learn about MTECH Scholarships?*

InstructorStudent ServicesMy academic counselorInfo session/meeting with the Admissions TeamSocial MediaWelcome Week EventWebsiteScholarships & Grants team memberFinancial Aid team memberOther
Student Status

Please complete the following questions. If they do not apply to your current situation, select "N/A".
I have earned a high school diploma or GED.*

YesNo
Please select one:*

I am an adult student currently attending MTECH.I am registered for an MTECH program but class has not started yet.I am a high school senior currently attending MTECH.I am a future adult student who will enroll in an MTECH program within 90 days.
CURRENT STUDENTS: I am currently meeting the MTECH attendance and progress requirements of your program.*

YesNoN/A
I currently attend, or am registered to attend, 12 hours of class or more per week.*

YesNoN/A
Pell Eligibility
Have you completed the current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and submitted it to MTECH?*

YesNoI am not eligible to complete the FAFSAI am not sure if I am eligible to complete the FAFSA
Do you meet one of the following eligibility categories for federal financial aid?*

U.S. CitizenPermanent resident (green card)Refugee/asylee/or another eligibile immigration statusI am not sure/prefer not to answer
Have you been awarded a Pell Grant from MTECH?*

YesNo
Do you have a bachelor's degree?*

YesNo
Have you attempted more than 120 credits at a prior college?*

YesNo
Utah Residency

This information helps us determine your eligibility for Utah-residency based scholarships.
Utah Resident?*

YesNo
Current City*
County*
Use the county information to determine rural status for TES underserved section: Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Cache counties are NOT rural.
State*
Month and year Utah residency began *
Example: MM/YYYY
Are you currently claimed as a depending on someone else's tax return?*

YesNo
If yes, where does that person currently live.*
Example: City, State (e.g., Lehi, UT). If not applicable, please enter “N/A.”
Did you graduate from a Utah high school, earn a GED in Utah, or attend a high school in Utah for 3 years or more?*

YesNo
Please attach a copy of your UT driver license or state ID*

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Residency Law Requirements 5/7/25

Summary of Utah Code 53B-8-102,

Utah Resident Student Status for College Tuition – Summary
General Rule:
To qualify as a resident student and pay in-state tuition at a Utah public college, most students must:

Live in Utah for at least 12 continuous months before applying.

Show proof of living in Utah (like a driver’s license, job, voter registration, or lease).

Say they’ve given up residency in other states.

Students who are dependents of out-of-state parents cannot qualify as residents unless an exception applies.

Exceptions – Who Automatically Gets In-State Tuition:
You qualify for resident status (in-state tuition) even if you don’t meet the 12-month rule if you are:

Active Military Members and their families

Veterans and their families

Foreign service employees (like diplomats) and their families

People using VA education benefits

Refugees, asylees, or those with special immigrant visas

Inmates (while in prison and for one year after release)

Department of Defense (DOD) employees and their families

Members of Utah tribes or American Indians who graduated from a Utah high school

Job Corps students

Spouses of Utah residents, if they move to Utah and show proof of residency

Students with one Utah parent who has lived in Utah for at least 12 months

People who moved to Utah for a full-time job, not just to go to school

Olympic athletes training in Utah

People who moved to Utah due to a divorce, death of a spouse, or to care for a family member’s long-term health

Other Important Notes:
If you keep enrolled continuously, you keep your resident status even if your family moves.

Rules may differ slightly between colleges, but they must follow this law.

A student is exempt from paying nonresident tuition (even if not a legal resident) if:

They are legally in the U.S.,

Attended a Utah high school for 3+ years, and

Graduated from a Utah high school or got a GED in Utah.

ALTERNATIVE DOCUMENTATION FOR UTAH RESIDENCY:

☐ Utah driver license or ID
☐ Utah voter registration
☐ Utah vehicle registration
☐ Utah lease/rental agreement
☐ Utah utility bills
☐ Utah tax return filed as resident
☐ None of the above

EXCEPTIONS

☐ Active duty military or veteran
☐ Foreign service member or DOD civilian
☐ Member of a Utah-recognized tribe
☐ Refugee, asylee, or SIV holder
☐ Incarcerated or formerly incarcerated in Utah
☐ Utah Job Corps student
☐ Moved to Utah for full-time employment
☐ None of the above
Supplemental Criteria

Answering the following questions may help us connect you with scholarships for which you may qualify.
A first-generation college student is someone whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree). [Select one]*

Yes – Neither of my parents/guardians has earned a bachelor’s degreeNo – At least one of my parents/guardians has earned a bachelor’s degreeI'm not sure
Is English your native language?*

YesNo
In order to ensure we provide the most accurate and equitable support, please indicate if you have experienced any of the following situations:*

Foster CareRefugeeNone of the above
Have you experienced housing instability or homelessness in the past 12 months?This may include living in shelters, cars, motels, temporarily with others due to loss of housing, or in places not meant for regular housing.*

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Do you currently have a stable place to live where you can stay long-term?*

YesNo
In the past 6 months, did you ever WORRY that your household would run out of food before you could afford to buy more? [Select one]*

Often trueSometimes trueNever truePrefer not to answer
In the past 6 months, did your household RUN OUT of food before you could afford to buy more.*

Often trueSometimes trueNever truePrefer not to answer
Are you a single parent with dependent minor children? A single parent is someone who is unmarried, divorced, widowed, or separated and has primary responsibility for one or more children under the age of 18. [Select one]*

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Income Information
Please provide us with the total estimated annual household income (before taxes and deductions). If you are under 24 years old, please provide the total estimated annual household income of your parent(s) or guardian(s) who support you. If you are 24 or older, please provide your own household income.*
How many people (including yourself) live in this household and are supported by this income? *
Use Free and Reduce Lunch scale to determine financial need level if student does not provide an SAI.
What is your montly income from employment? *
How much do you personally pay toward housing (rent, mortgage, utilities)?*
How much do you personally pay toward food and groceries? *
How much do you personally pay toward transportation (car payments, gas, insurance)? *
How much do you personally pay toward educational expenses (tuition, fees, books, supplies)?*
Other Support
Do you or your family receive any government assistance? If yes, please specify the type.
Do you have family members or friends helping you with school costs? If yes, what is the extent of their support?
Do you receive any scholarships, grants or financial aid from other organizations or employers? Please list them and the amounts.
Example: Pell - $750, Parents - $100
Personal Insight Questions

Please take time to reflect and respond thoughtfully to the questions below. Your answers help us understand your unique circumstances and aspirations, and they play an important role in the evaluation process. This section will be scored based on the depth and relevance of your responses. Applicants who leave this section blank will receive a score of zero.
Describe any current challenges or hardships you are facing that affect your ability to pay for your education. This could include financial responsibilities, limited family support, housing insecurity, transportation issues, health concerns, or other personal circumstances.

0/300
What are your career goals, and how will this program help you achieve them?

0/300
Declaration of Truth

I am certifying that the information, statements, and documentation submitted on or in conjunction with this application are true, correct and complete, to the best of my knowledge.
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MTECH General Scholarship Application 2025-2026

Scholarship Eligibility

Student Status

Pell Eligibility

Utah Residency

Supplemental Criteria

Income Information

Other Support

Personal Insight Questions