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UTI Commuter Grant

Universal Technical Institute
MIAT College of Technology
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Marine Mechanics Institute
Nascar Technical Institute

Commuter Grant Overview

Objective

To provide Commuter Grants to students who are attending Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute or NASCAR Technical Institute campuses (specific campus/program eligibility criteria listed below) with demonstrated financial need. The grant will be available to all students who meet the eligibility criteria as defined below; there is no separate application process.

Program variations and restrictions are listed below.

Criteria for Awarding the Grant

Eligibility will be based on proximity to campus* and financial need as determined by the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) calculated by the U.S. Department of Education as a result of a student completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Unless otherwise stated, students attending an eligible campus/program who have an EFC of 11,000 or less and who have a proximity to the campus of less than 50 miles will be eligible for the grant. Full eligibility details are listed below.

Eligibility Details

  1. Eligible students will forfeit their grant eligibility and/or award if they cancel or postpone beyond the latest applicable start date.
  2. Students receiving the Commuter Grant are not eligible to receive the: Technical Education Institutional Grant, Salute to Service Grant, or any other UTI need-based grant/scholarship/tuition reduction program. If students are eligible for any of the above-mentioned programs, as well as the Commuter Grant, they will need to choose which program they wish to accept.
  3. Eligibility will be based on the approved FAFSA results sent to the school, called an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) that is on file for the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 financial aid award year. An approved ISIR meeting the EFC criteria must be received by the school no later than 9 days following the student’s start date to be considered eligible.
  4. A student’s proximity to the campus will be based on the address provided at the time the student initially provided their information to the school.

Program variations:

Eligible start dates: June 5, 2023, and June 26, 2023

Eligible campuses: All Universal Technical Institute campuses and NASCAR Technical Institute

  • Automotive, Diesel or Automotive/Diesel Programs: Students enrolled in the Automotive, Diesel or Automotive/Diesel program, who have an EFC of 11,000 or less, and who have a proximity to the campus of less than 50 miles* will be eligible to receive the Commuter Grant. Commuter Grant distribution of funds will include: $1,000 provided directly to student at orientation, **$300 Laptop, $195 Lab fee, $120 Meter fee, $1,100 provided directly to student over the first 11 weeks (starting at the end of week one), at $100 increments, $1,000 provided directly to student after the successful completion of the firth (5th) course.
  • Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology Program: Students enrolled in Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program, who have an EFC of 11,000 or less, and who have a proximity to the campus of less than 50 miles* will be eligible to receive the Commuter Grant. Commuter Grant distribution of funds will include: $1,000 provided directly to student at orientation, **$195 Lab fee, $1,000 provided directly to student over the first 11 weeks (starting at the end of week one), at $100 increments, $1,000 provided directly to student after the successful completion of the fifth (5th) course.

Eligible start dates: June 5, 2023, and June 26, 2023

Eligible campuses: Universal Technical Institute located in: Houston, TX | Dallas, TX | Bloomfield, NJ | Exton, PA

  • Welding Technology Program: Students enrolled to begin the Welding Technology program, who have an EFC of 11,000 or less, and who have a proximity to the campus of less than 50 miles* will be eligible to receive the Commuter Grant. Commuter Grant distribution of funds will include: **$195 Lab fee, $350 Tool kit, $800 provided directly to student over the first 8 weeks (starting at the end of week one).

Eligible start dates: August 7, 2023, and August 28, 2023

Eligible campuses: All Universal Technical Institute campuses and NASCAR Technical Institute

  • Automotive, Diesel or Automotive/Diesel Programs: Students enrolled in the Automotive, Diesel or Automotive/Diesel program, who have an EFC of 11,000 or less, and who have a proximity to the campus of less than 50 miles* will be eligible to receive the Commuter Grant. Commuter Grant distribution of funds will include: **$300 Laptop, $195 Lab fee, $120 Meter fee, $1,200 provided directly to student over the first 12 weeks (starting at the end of week one), at $100 increments.

Eligible start date: October 9, 2023

Eligible campuses: All Universal Technical Institute campuses, NASCAR Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, and Marine Mechanics Institute

  • Automotive, Diesel, Automotive/Diesel, Airframe & Powerplant Technician, Motorcycle Technician, Marine Technician, CNC Machining Technology, Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology, Robotics & Automation Technician, Wind Turbine Technician, or Industrial Maintenance Technician program(s): Students enrolled in one of these programs, who have an EFC of 40,000 or less, and who have a proximity to the campus of less than 50 miles* will be eligible for the Commuter Grant. Commuter Grant distribution of funds will include: **Laptop, Lab fee, Meter fee as outlined on enrollment agreement.

*Proximity will be calculated using the latitude and longitude of the initial address provided to the school, compared with the latitude and longitude of the campus location.

**Laptop, meter, or tool kit are provided, and the dollar amounts cannot be exchanged for cash value or applied toward tuition.

Process and Rules

  • Only one award will be given per student.
  • Students who have previously posted attendance in any program are not eligible.
  • Students who have previously received any amount of funding through the Commuter Grant on previous enrollments are not eligible.
  • If a grant recipient takes a leave of absence during the Commuter Grant funding distribution, funding will be placed on hold until the student returns to an active status.
  • In the event of withdrawal, suspension or termination from school, the Commuter Grant will cease effective immediately.
  • For students eligible for the grant with disbursements made after the completion of the fifth (5th) course: students must be actively attending and in good standing at the completion of their fifth (5th) course in order to receive the indicated disbursement.
    • Student may take an approved LOA prior to the successful (passing grade) completion of 5 courses and not forfeit the disbursement made after the completion of the fifth (5th) course.
    • If student withdrawals prior to the successful (passing grade) completion of 5 courses, the student will forfeit the disbursement made after the completion of the fifth (5th) course even if they re-enroll at a later date.
  • All UTI programs are subject to seat availability, and occasionally, a program start date for which a grant is available, reaches capacity and students may be asked to postpone their start date. Students who have met all of the admissions requirements prior to the start and must postpone their start date can retain their grant for the next available start date. This applies only to students who are asked to postpone due to capacity constraints, and not students who postpone on their own for unrelated reasons. Students who have not completed all necessary steps to begin their program prior to the original start date who are impacted by a capacity postponement will lose their grant eligibility if the grant program is not otherwise available for the new start date.
  • Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “UTI”) are committed to education and work communities that are free from prohibited discrimination and harassment. UTI prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation/gender identity or expression, genetic information, and any other legally protected status in the provision of its courses, programs, services or activities.
  • UTI has designated the Director of Program Compliance as the individual responsible for the coordination and administration of its non-discrimination and harassment policies. In addition, the Director of Program Compliance has been designated to coordinate UTI’s compliance with Title IX, Section 504, the ADA and the Age Act. Questions or comments about discrimination or harassment can be directed to the Director of Program Compliance at 4225 E. Windrose Drive, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85032 or by calling (800) 859-7249.
  • Admissions Representatives may not provide any guidance beyond general information about the availability of this grant and must refer prospective students to the Financial Aid office for more detailed information. Grants shall not be used as a recruiting device. Funding for this program is limited and the program may be suspended at any time at UTI’s discretion. Such a suspension will not affect awards to students who are awarded a grant under this program prior to the suspension date.

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