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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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:

  • Student must be enrolled to begin training at any UTI campus (with the exception of the Exton, PA campus).
  • Have a scheduled start date between 1/15/2025 – 9/30/2025.
  • Submit application prior to scheduled start date.
  • Have a completed FAFSA that is on file for the 2025 or 2026 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.
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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:

  • Be enrolled to start UTI.
  • Have been a resident of a designated area impacted by the natural disaster at the time of declaration.
  • Submit a completed application to the UTI Scholarships & Grants Department prior to starting classes at UTI.
  • Must use the grant and start classes within one year of receiving the award.
  • Be applying for a natural disaster (not including Covid-19) that has occurred within the last 12 months of the application date.
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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.

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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.

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Relocating or Far-Commuting Students

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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Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) Relocation Grant

This grant is designed to assist eligible students who are currently attending or previously graduated from Universal Technical Institute who want to further their education through an MSAT program but need to relocate to another campus to do so. Students must complete an application to be reviewed for eligibility. All eligible applicants are awarded a grant upon enrollment into an approved MSAT. View the requirements on the application form.

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Commuter Grant

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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Institutional Grant

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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For High School Students & Recent Graduates

UTI Academic Excellence Grant – Up to $3,000 for Enrolled Students

This grant recognizes eligible high school students who have demonstrated dedication to academic success. This grant is available to enrolled students who meet the admissions requirements for Universal Technical Institute. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Must be currently enrolled in high school and set to graduate or have received a high school diploma or equivalent in the 2024/2025 academic school year.
  • Must be enrolled at any UTI campus with a start date between 12/1/2024 and 9/30/2025.
  • Must submit the grant application and all required documents before starting classes.

  • Must meet one of the following academic criteria to qualify:

    • Tier 1: GPA: 3.0 – 3.25; ACT: 13 – 17; SAT: 850 – 1,150; CLT: 60 – 75
    • Tier 2: GPA: 3.26 – 3.9; ACT: 18 – 23; SAT: 1,151 – 1,200; CLT: 75 – 85
    • Tier 3: GPA: 4.0+; ACT: 24+; SAT: 1,200+; CLT: 86+
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American Dream Grant – Up to $2,500 for enrolled students

This is an award for eligible high school seniors enrolled or interested in enrolling at UTI. To qualify, students must take a written test covering academic and technical topics related to the transportation industry. Testing information:

  • Testing is available in the fall and spring.
  • $475,000 in grants is awarded annually to 380 students.
  • The highest-scoring participants can receive up to $2,500.

Contact your admissions representative for the next test date.

Hands-On Competition

UTI awards grant money to top eligible high school competitors in various career and technical organizations. To qualify, students must be individual members of the organization they compete in. Organizations include:

  • Automotive Dealers Association
  • SkillsUSA
  • National FFA Organization (FFA)
  • Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
  • New Jersey Cooperative Education Association Charles V. Rosica Program
  • New Jersey Cooperative Education Coordinators Association (NJCECA)

For information on participation with any of the above organizations, speak to your high school advisor.

Top Tech Challenge Competition Grant

This is a hands-on competition sponsored by Universal Technical Institute that aims to expose local students to the industry they’re interested in. The competition allows each participant the chance to compete and test the technical knowledge they may have obtained in high school.

For information on participating in a Top Tech Challenge Competition, speak with your Admissions Representative.

Imagine America Scholarship - $1,000

UTI teams up with Imagine America to offer scholarships to high school senior students. To apply, select the campus for which you are enrolled and complete the online application form.

Your application form will be forwarded to a guidance counselor or Imagine America contact at your high school for review. If approved, it will then be forwarded to UTI for confirmation. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Be enrolled to attend UTI.
  • Currently enrolled in high school as a senior and set to graduate, or recently graduated, within the same academic year.
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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.
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Location-Specific Scholarships: Find Your School District, City or State

Caribbean Natural Disaster Grant Program – $2,000

This program provides tuition assistance to eligible students directly impacted by the natural disasters that devastated the Caribbean Islands in 2019, 2020 and/or 2022. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Be enrolled to start UTI.
  • Have been a resident of a designated area impacted by the 2019, 2020 and/or 2022 Puerto Rico Earthquakes, Tropical Storm(s) or Hurricane at the time of declarations.
  • Submit the completed application to the UTI Scholarships & Grants Department prior to starting classes.
  • Must utilize grant and start classes at UTI within one year of grant award.
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UTI Performance Technician of Tomorrow Grant - $2,500

The UTI Technician of Tomorrow Grant seeks to assist students who are looking for great career training at our Universal Technical Institute campus located in Mooresville, NC. Eligibility requirements include:

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Arizona Private School Association

UTI teams up with the Arizona Private School Association to offer scholarships to eligible high school students within the state of Arizona.

To apply, go to arizonapsa.org, click on the APSA Scholarships tab and download the APSA AZ High School Scholarship Application. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Must be a high school senior attending a high school located within the state of Arizona.
  • Enrolled to attend UTI Phoenix or UTI Avondale.
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UTI Texas Career Scholarship - $1,000

This scholarship provides tuition assistance to eligible students within the state of Texas who are interested in enrolling at UTI. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Be enrolled to start UTI (with the exception of the UTI, PA campus).
  • Show proof that you are currently a high school senior, enrolled and set to graduate (or recently graduated) from a high school located within the state of Texas during the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Submit the UTI Texas Career Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarships & Grants Department prior to your scheduled start date.
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UTI Missouri Career Scholarship - $1,000

This scholarship provides tuition assistance to eligible students within the state of Missouri who are interested in enrolling at UTI. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Be enrolled to start UTI (with the exception of the UTI, PA campus).
  • Show proof that you are currently a high school senior, enrolled and set to graduate (or recently graduated) from a high school located within the state of Missouri during the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Submit the UTI Missouri Career Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarships & Grants Department prior to your scheduled start date.
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UTI Ohio Career Scholarship - $1,000

This scholarship provides tuition assistance to eligible students within the state of Ohio who are interested in enrolling at UTI. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Be enrolled to start UTI (with the exception of UTI, PA campus).
  • Show proof that you are currently a high school senior, enrolled and set to graduate (or recently graduated) from a high school located within the state of Ohio during the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Submit the UTI Ohio Career Scholarship Application to the UTI Scholarships & Grants Department prior to your scheduled start date.
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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:

  • Student must be female.
  • Student must be a high school junior or senior at the time of application submission.
  • Student must be enrolled to attend UTI with a start date between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025.
  • Submit the Empowering Women Through STEM Grant application before starting classes at UTI.
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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.

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