Scholarship Policy

1. All students are encouraged to apply for scholarships administered by the College, and to meet with the College’s financial aid advisors as soon as practical.
2. To apply for a scholarship administered by Dixie Tech, the student must complete an application.
3. Secondary Students do not pay tuition but they do pay fees. They may apply for a scholarship to pay for fees.
4. Except for Students who are ineligible to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), all students who apply for scholarships administered by Dixie Tech must complete a FAFSA.
5. Scholarships funded by the College are primarily awarded on the basis of need. Scholarships funded by third parties may have other requirements, but unless specifically provided by the donor they will be awarded on the basis of need as well.
6. Scholarships administered by Dixie Tech will pay for no more than 90% of any student’s tuition for attending Dixie Tech, except if the donor funding the scholarship specifically provided otherwise.
7. Scholarships administered by the College will only pay tuition and program fees and do not pay for other costs such as books, kits, materials, testing, etc., except if the donor funding the scholarship specifically provided otherwise.
8. Scholarships are not available for short-term training courses.
9. Tuition Waivers are considered scholarships funded by the college for the purposes of this Policy.
10. Sponsorships and Pell awards are not considered to be scholarships for purposes of this Policy.
11. The Executive Team and college financial aid advisors may grant exceptions to this policy. Any exception granted by the financial aid advisors shall be reported to the Vice Presidents of Students Affairs, Instruction and Administrative Services.

Approval/Amendment Dates: September 26,. 2024, September 1, 2021