Odyssey is pleased to provide updated timelines, as well as clarify details regarding the administration of the Utah Fits All (UFA) Scholarship program.
Schedule Updates
Provider Application: The application to become a provider on the Odyssey marketplace will launch on June 11. This link will be sent to all previous UFA providers, local education agencies (LEAs), and made publicly available.
School Portal: The portal for eligible schools will be made available in June.
Year Two Application Cycle: The new application is projected to launch on July 31, 2025. Odyssey plans to send the application link directly to the point of contact provided by the previous administrator.
Year One Participating UFA Parents: The verification window for year one parents is projected to launch on July 31, 2025.
Marketplace: The marketplace is projected to launch on August 21, 2025.
Key Clarifications
Portfolios and Assessments: Year one parents will be able to upload all eligible documentation including assessments and will not be penalized for missing the May 31st deadline.
Spending Remaining 2024/2025 Funds: Parents will have an extended window to use any remaining funds when the Odyssey marketplace opens in August.
Reimbursements: The reimbursement process is being reviewed to ensure compatibility with the updated law. New guidance will be issued in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Odyssey recommends not purchasing any items until new guidance has been issued.
How Odyssey Works
Digital Wallet: Once a student is deemed eligible, funds will be issued in a digital wallet on Odyssey's platform providing real-time accounting of available funds.
Marketplace: Odyssey's marketplace offers a wide range of pre-approved products and services tailored to Utah state law. When parents make a purchase, funds are taken directly from the student's digital wallet with no transaction fees.
Tuition: Once eligible, parents select a school from the approved list. The school confirms enrollment and receives tuition payments through the platform.