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UTI Scholarships & Grants: Making Education Affordable10
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Understanding Your Options
There are a few different ways to get help with trade school tuition. Scholarships and grants are two that don’t require repayment, making them one of the best ways to reduce school costs.
Scholarships
Merit-based, need-based or industry-sponsored awards.
Applying for scholarships to determine whether you qualify doesn’t have to be intimidating. UTI strives to make them accessible to a diverse range of students, and our Financial Aid Advisors can help you get started.
Grants
Aid that is usually based on need or other unique circumstances.
Many grants require you to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before applying to determine if you are eligible. Our Financial Aid Advisors can help you through the process.
Scholarship Highlight
Relocation Grant
This grant helps eligible students with significant financial need who commute 50+ miles one way or relocate for UTI by subsidizing costs related to housing, moving or long commutes.
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The Institutional Grant program helps eligible students with significant financial need who relocate or commute 50+ miles to attend a UTI program by reducing their overall tuition.
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The Commuter Grant helps eligible students with the greatest financial need who commute less than 50 miles one way daily by subsidizing costs related to their travel.
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UTI Scholarships & Grants: Apply Here
UTI offers a variety of scholarships and grant programs that help eligible students with school costs.10 Explore the options below and see which ones you may qualify for.
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Available to All Eligible Students
Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) Grant
This grant helps eligible students further their education by covering the cost of an automotive or diesel student-paid MSAT program at UTI. There is no application—students who meet the following eligibility requirements will automatically receive the grant after successfully completing the 10th course in their core program:
- Be enrolled in an Automotive, Diesel or Auto/Diesel program starting on September 18, 2023, and continue into an MSAT program at the same campus (excluding NASCAR Pit Crew).
- Have a valid FAFSA on file for the 2024-2025 financial award year with an EFC of 0-11,000, submitted within 9 days of starting.
- Live 50+ miles from campus based on the address provided at the time of enrollment.
Meet academic requirements for the MSAT.11
- If a student withdraws, is suspended/terminated from school, or switches programs, the grant becomes void and cannot be reapplied.
Note: Distance is calculated using the latitude and longitude of the student's provided address compared to the campus location.
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Industry’s Choice Scholarship – Up to $1,000 for Enrolled Students
This scholarship helps qualified students decrease their overall cost of tuition. Eligibility requirements include:
- Must be an enrolled student scheduled to begin classes anytime through September 30, 2024.
- Have a completed FAFSA that is on file for the 2024 or 2025 academic year. An SAI of 8,000 or less must be received by the school prior to the application submission.
- Enroll more than 30 days prior to beginning classes.
- Student’s proximity to the campus is a component of this scholarship program and will be based on the address provided at the time the student initially provided their information to the school. Applicant’s address must be less than 50 miles from the campus which the student is attending.
- Complete the Industry’s Choice Scholarship Application Form and submit it to the UTI Scholarship Department prior to starting classes
Natural Disaster Grant Program - $1000
UTI offers the Natural Disaster Grant to help eligible incoming students who are interested in enrolling and have been affected by FEMA-declared natural disasters cover a portion of their tuition costs. Eligibility requirements include:
- Must be enrolled to start at UTI.
- Must have lived in a FEMA-designated disaster area at the time of the event.
- Must submit a completed application to the UTI Scholarships & Grants Department before starting classes.
- Must use the grant and start classes within one year of receiving the award.
- The disaster must have occurred within the last 12 months.
UTI Inaugural Program Grant
The Inaugural Program Grant covers 20% of program tuition for eligible students starting on the first official start date of a new program at an approved Universal Technical Institute campus. See available start dates and eligibility requirements at the link below.
Work Ethic Scholarship Program – mikeroweWORKS Foundation
UTI teams up with the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to offer scholarships to eligible students who are enrolled to attend UTI.
Relocating or Far-Commuting Students
For High School Students & Recent Graduates
Adult Learners
Adult Tuition Assistance Grant
This is a $1,000 award for eligible adult students who are enrolled or interested in enrolling at UTI. To qualify, students must take a written exam covering academic and technical topics related to the transportation industry. Testing information:
- Testing is available in the fall and spring.
- The highest-scoring participants will receive the grant.
Contact your admissions representative for the next test date.
Imagine America Scholarship - $1,000
UTI teams up with Imagine America to offer scholarships to eligible adult students. To apply, go to Imagine-America.org, select Universal Technical Institute as the school you wish to attend, and complete an online application form. Eligibility requirements include:
- Be enrolled to attend UTI.
- Meet the necessary age requirements and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have a completed FAFSA at time of application submission.
Location-Specific Scholarships: Find Your School District, City or State
Women
Empowering Women Through STEM Grant
Universal Technical Institute is committed to supporting women in STEM careers through this grant program for eligible incoming students. Applicants must complete an essay-based application and meet the following eligibility requirements to apply:
- Must be female high school junior or senior at the time of application.
- Must provide proof of high school diploma or GED before starting school.
- Must be enrolled to attend UTI with a start date between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025.
- Must submit the Empowering Women Through STEM Grant application before starting classes.
Military or Veterans
Salute to Service Grant
The Salute to Service Grant is available to all eligible students enrolled to attend Universal Technical Institute who are currently serving or who previously served honorably in a branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Students eligible for this program work directly with the VA team.
Graduate Stories
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See More StoriesFrequently Asked Questions
There are many scholarships available based on financial need, leadership, location, career interest and more, not just GPA.
Yes! In fact, you should apply for as many scholarships and grants as possible to maximize your funding.
Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria—check the individual listings or speak with a Financial Aid Advisor for help.
No, scholarships are just one way to help cover tuition. You can also apply for federal and private student loans and employer-sponsored programs like the Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Program and Early Employment Program to make education more affordable.14,36
No, not all scholarships require essays. While some may ask for a written response, many scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, financial need, technical skills or competition results without an essay requirement.
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