Student Identification Document
Parents will be required to upload a document that can be used to verify the student's identity. This document will not be shared with any other entity and will only be used for internal auditing procedures. Acceptable documents include:
Birth Certificate
Government ID
School ID
Any other document that can be used to verify the student's identity
Active Duty Military
Active Duty Military members who are either stationed inside the state or a Utah resident stationed out of state must upload military orders.
Residency Documentation
Parents must upload documentation to verify their primary residence is the state of Utah. Eligible documents must be dated within the current calendar year and include the name and address provided during the application. Eligible documents are as follows:
Utility Bill
Mortgage Statement
Lease Agreement
Property Tax Records
Bill of House Sale
Income Documentation
This is only for new applicants and returning parents adding a new student. Returning applicants will not need to verify income.
As part of the application process, parents will provide written consent for income verification through the State Tax Commission. To determine funding prioritization, parents must provide information to Odyssey to determine household income. The following is necessary:
Parent Social Security Number
Household Size
Federal 2024 (acceptable for conditional approval) or 2025 1040
The State Tax Commission will verify household income, not individual income, within 10 business days (§53F-6-402(6)(c)-(d)).
Returning Student Portfolio/Assessment
To maintain eligibility for the following school year, you must submit one document that describes your child's educational opportunities and achievements under the program for the given year. Examples of artifacts that will meet the portfolio requirements include:
A short written summary or essay describing your student's educational opportunities, focus areas, and progress over the year.
Samples of student work, such as writing assignments, projects, lab reports, artwork, or completed curriculum units.
A report card or progress report from a private school or curriculum provider.
Assessment results, including standardized tests, reading level assessments, college readiness exams, or other nationally or state-recognized assessments as described in Section 53F-6-410.
A collection of learning artifacts, such as photos of projects, portfolios of coursework, or summaries of major learning milestones.