Costs & Scholarships | Admissions | USU
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Costs & Scholarships | Admissions | USU
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Paying for College
Your Money's Worth
At Utah State, 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 can bank on the rest of your life.
Cost of Attendance
Scholarships
Federal Aid
Additional Funding
Cost of Attendance
Your actual cost depends on a few key choices like where you live (on or off campus), how many credits you take, your residency status, and which USU campus you attend. Review costs and use our Net Price Calculator to make it easy to see what your college expenses could really look like.
Estimate Your Cost of Attendance
73
.
4
%
of enrolled students receiving aid and financial assistance
25
.
6
%
of enrolled students receive institutional aid
22
.
4
%
of students receive federal student aid
25
.
4
%
of
students receive institutional and federal student aid
Scholarships
Where Your Hard Work Pays Off. Literally.
With scholarships for a wide range of achievements, your dedication can help lower the cost of college.
Review our three categories of scholarships
at Utah State and apply for them all!
1) Academic Scholarships
This is the point where excellent grades and test scores help you save on tuition.
When you
apply for admission
to USU, you are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
Merit-based awards consider mutliple factors such as high school GPA, ACT/SAT test scores, or course rigor.
Academic Scholarships
2) Non-academic Scholarships
This is where your personality and uniqueness shine (and help pay for school). Unlike academic awards where you are automatically considered when you apply to USU,
non-academic scholarships require separate applications and have varying deadlines
. Review them often and apply early!
Alumni
Students who have a family legacy may be eligible for specific alumni awards.
Ambassador Program
This organization focuses on leadership development and service-learning while promoting Aggie pride.
Campus Specific
Scholarships are available to students attending specific USU campuses statewide.
Involvement
Be rewarded for leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and school or community involvement.
Utah State Promise
Utah residents who qualify may have their tuition and fees covered up to four years.
Native American Student
Students registered with federally recognized tribes in and around Utah may have tuition and fees covered.
Non-academic Scholarships
3) General Scholarships
Once you’re admitted, submit the
USU General Scholarship Application
. As an admitted student, you may be matched to even more institutional and private scholarship opportunities.
General Scholarships
Federal Aid
Federal Financial Aid Opportunities
In addition to scholarships, federal financial aid such as grants, loans, and work-study can help bridge the gap between your finances and what's needed to accomplish your academic goals. USU also has
federal aid counselors
who can help explain your options.
FAFSA
To receive federal financial aid—including grants, loans, or work-study—you must complete the
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the published deadlines.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID
to access and sign the FAFSA.
Your Social Security Number (SSN)
A personal email address
Your own mobile phone number
A dependent student’s parent will also need to create their own FSA ID.
Use Utah State’s Federal School Code:
003677
This code ensures we receive your application for all federal financal aid programs.
Additional step-by-step information is available on our Federal Aid website.
Federal Aid at USU
Additional Funding
Other Ways to Pay for College
After applying for federal aid, academic and non-academic awards, and submitting the USU General Scholarship Application, here are a couple more ways to help pay for school.
Student Money Management Center
Meet with a free financial coach! Utah State’s
Student Money Management Center
helps you build a budget, explore ways to save, and feel confident about paying for college. It’s a smart, free resource for students and families looking to take control of their finances and plan for success.
Student Jobs
Utah State employs more than 5,000 students. Because the university is like a small city, there are a ton of jobs to apply for. To easily view and apply for Aggie-only jobs and off-campus employment, use
AGGIE Handshake
. It is specific to USU students and aggregates all current jobs and internships.
Continuing Student Scholarships
Once you’re an Aggie, you’re automatically set up with a scholarship profile. Just answer a few questions each year using the
General USU Scholarship Application
about your academics, involvement, and experiences to get matched with scholarships that fit you.
Utah State University sites use cookies. By continuing to use this site you accept our
privacy and cookie policy
.
Skip to content
Paying for College
Your Money's Worth
At Utah State, 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 can bank on the rest of your life.
Cost of Attendance
Scholarships
Federal Aid
Additional Funding
Cost of Attendance
Your actual cost depends on a few key choices like where you live (on or off campus), how many credits you take, your residency status, and which USU campus you attend. Review costs and use our Net Price Calculator to make it easy to see what your college expenses could really look like.
Estimate Your Cost of Attendance
73
.
4
%
of enrolled students receiving aid and financial assistance
25
.
6
%
of enrolled students receive institutional aid
22
.
4
%
of students receive federal student aid
25
.
4
%
of
students receive institutional and federal student aid
Scholarships
Where Your Hard Work Pays Off. Literally.
With scholarships for a wide range of achievements, your dedication can help lower the cost of college.
Review our three categories of scholarships
at Utah State and apply for them all!
1) Academic Scholarships
This is the point where excellent grades and test scores help you save on tuition.
When you
apply for admission
to USU, you are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
Merit-based awards consider mutliple factors such as high school GPA, ACT/SAT test scores, or course rigor.
Academic Scholarships
2) Non-academic Scholarships
This is where your personality and uniqueness shine (and help pay for school). Unlike academic awards where you are automatically considered when you apply to USU,
non-academic scholarships require separate applications and have varying deadlines
. Review them often and apply early!
Alumni
Students who have a family legacy may be eligible for specific alumni awards.
Ambassador Program
This organization focuses on leadership development and service-learning while promoting Aggie pride.
Campus Specific
Scholarships are available to students attending specific USU campuses statewide.
Involvement
Be rewarded for leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and school or community involvement.
Utah State Promise
Utah residents who qualify may have their tuition and fees covered up to four years.
Native American Student
Students registered with federally recognized tribes in and around Utah may have tuition and fees covered.
Non-academic Scholarships
3) General Scholarships
Once you’re admitted, submit the
USU General Scholarship Application
. As an admitted student, you may be matched to even more institutional and private scholarship opportunities.
General Scholarships
Federal Aid
Federal Financial Aid Opportunities
In addition to scholarships, federal financial aid such as grants, loans, and work-study can help bridge the gap between your finances and what's needed to accomplish your academic goals. USU also has
federal aid counselors
who can help explain your options.
FAFSA
To receive federal financial aid—including grants, loans, or work-study—you must complete the
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the published deadlines.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID
to access and sign the FAFSA.
Your Social Security Number (SSN)
A personal email address
Your own mobile phone number
A dependent student’s parent will also need to create their own FSA ID.
Use Utah State’s Federal School Code:
003677
This code ensures we receive your application for all federal financal aid programs.
Additional step-by-step information is available on our Federal Aid website.
Federal Aid at USU
Additional Funding
Other Ways to Pay for College
After applying for federal aid, academic and non-academic awards, and submitting the USU General Scholarship Application, here are a couple more ways to help pay for school.
Student Money Management Center
Meet with a free financial coach! Utah State’s
Student Money Management Center
helps you build a budget, explore ways to save, and feel confident about paying for college. It’s a smart, free resource for students and families looking to take control of their finances and plan for success.
Student Jobs
Utah State employs more than 5,000 students. Because the university is like a small city, there are a ton of jobs to apply for. To easily view and apply for Aggie-only jobs and off-campus employment, use
AGGIE Handshake
. It is specific to USU students and aggregates all current jobs and internships.
Continuing Student Scholarships
Once you’re an Aggie, you’re automatically set up with a scholarship profile. Just answer a few questions each year using the
General USU Scholarship Application
about your academics, involvement, and experiences to get matched with scholarships that fit you.