Costs & Scholarships
Paying for College
Your Money's Worth
At USU, you'll earn a top-notch education without burying yourself in insurmountable piles of debt. Plus, USU grads have a high job placement rate. It's a low-risk, high-reward investment you'll bank on the rest of your life.
Utah State University Tuition
| Utah Resident | Utah Nonresident | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 credits | 12-18 credits | 6 credits | 12 credits | |
| Undergraduate Tuition | $2,153 | $3,729 | $6,278 | $11,201 |
| Graduate Tuition | $2,488 | $4,335 | $7,969 | $14,264 |
| Tuition costs at USU vary. They also plateau at 12 credits, so you pay the same amount for 12-18 credits. Some courses and programs have other fees/costs than those listed above. Student fees may differ depending on the campus location. Please see the Utah State University Tuition & Fees schedule for full tuition information. | ||||
For more information including deadlines and agreements see USU Tuition & Payment.
Estimate your tuition and academic scholarship
USU Southeast Campuses Tuition
| Utah Resident | Utah Nonresident | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 credits | 12-18 credits | 6 credits | 12 credits | |
| 65 credits and under | $1,206 | $2,184 | $3,013 | $5,798 |
| More than 65 credits | $2,153 | $3,729 | $6,278 | $11,202 |
| Graduate | $2,488 | $4,335 | $7,969 | $14,264 |
| Tuition and fees per semester at Moab, Blanding, and Eastern campuses. Please see the Utah State University Tuition & Fees schedule for full tuition information. | ||||
USU Career and Technical Education Tuition
Career and technical education tuition is based on the program, course and number of credits earned. Please talk to an academic advisor to help determine the cost of your chosen program.
For more information including deadlines and agreements see USU Tuition & Payment.
Be sure to check the specific degree listings for your campus.
Easily make payments and manage your account online.
Once you have registered for the upcoming semester, you are required to pay all tuition and fees by that semester’s deadline. USU uses TouchNet, an online service where you can view bills, make payments, and manage your account any time. You can also set up an authorized user, like a parent or guardian, to access your account and make payments on your behalf. You can also pay in person at the Registrar’s Office with cash or check.
Scholarships
Opportunity Awaits
General Admissions Scholarships
The Admissions Office has many scholarships for which you may be eligible. Students who apply to USU will automatically be considered for academic scholarships. These are USU system-wide awards and are portable across all USU campuses.
Scholarship Index
This is the point where excellent grades and test scores help you save on tuition. A combination of your GPA and ACT/SAT test scores will determine your eligibility for academic scholarships. If you have been out of high school for more than seven years, test scores are not required.
Incoming freshmen who are unable to take the ACT/SAT may request a personal comprehensive scholarship review. Learn more.
More Scholarship Opportunities
Award Spring Scholarships
Award Spring houses various scholarships from many departments, including all Statewide Campuses, within USU. Register one time and you will automatically be considered for all scholarships you qualify for based on your information. If any require more materials, you will be given more instructions.
Visit Award Spring to apply for additional scholarships.
Blanding Campus Scholarships
Listed below are scholarship awarded from USU Blanding. Please select a scholarship and read the details to determine your eligibility.
Eastern Campus Scholarships
Listed below are scholarship awarded from USU Eastern. Please select a scholarship and read the details to determine your eligibility.
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
- Leadership Scholarships
- Camp Carbon Scholarship
- Aline Wilmot Skaggs Scholarship
- Duane and Velma Frandsen Endowed Scholarship
- Ed Richeda Family Scholarship
- Fred Keller Memorial Endowment Scholarship
- Herbert I. and Elsa B. Michael Foundation Endowment Scholarship
Uintah County Residency Scholarships
Scholarship offered to Uintah County residents attending Utah State University Uintah Basin Campus.
Applicants must apply each semester by the deadline:
Spring 2021, November 1
Summer 2021, April 1
Fall 2021, July 1
After you Apply
Accept your scholarship
If you have received a scholarship offer, complete the acceptance form before the May 1st deadline or as indicated on your scholarship letter.
Appeal a decision
Fill out the scholarship appeal form if you need to contest a scholarship decision.
Let Us Help
Contact the Scholarship Office | One Stop Student Services | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jessica Prettyman
Staff Assistant
Advancement & Alumni / Scholarships
Let Us Help
Contact the Scholarship Office | Health Library Science Building | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Joquel Begay-Haudley
Admissions Specialist
Student Services
Nataiah Swenson
Business Assistant
Student Services
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Opportunities
In addition to scholarships, financial aid can help bridge the gap between your finances and what's needed to accomplish your academic goals.
Grants
Grants are forms of aid you do not have to repay. Applicants may receive grants based on financial aid. Grants are available through the federal and state governments. Keep in mind:
- Repayment is not required.
- Funding levels may vary from year to year according to legislative appropriation.
- To meet tuition deadlines, file the FAFSA by the end of June.
Loans
Federal loans allow students or their families to borrow money at low interest rates. Keep in mind:
- Repayment plus interest is required.
- To meet deadlines, file the FAFSA by the end of June.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study program provides funds for jobs for eligible students to help them pay for their education. Keep in mind:
- Students are offered the dollar amount that they can work to earn over the course of the academic year.
- Student Financial Aid refers students to jobs on or off campus.
- To be considered, answer "yes" to the work-study question and submit the FAFSA before the end of March.
FAFSA
To receive federal financial aid, you will need to complete the FAFSA before our published deadlines. What you will need in order to file:
- USU's FAFSA code: 003677.
- Your Social Security Number on your application for admission. If you've already applied and didn't include your SSN, you can report it to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
- A FSA ID, which you can get through the FAFSA website.
Visit fafsa.gov to complete the application.
Let Us Help
Contact the Financial Aid Office | One Stop Student Services | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kelsee Thompson
Student Services Coordinator
Finacial Aid
Let Us Help
Contact the Financial Aid Office | Health Library Science Building | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pam Hosler
Financial Aid Counselor
Student Services
Nataiah Swenson
Business Assistant
Student Services