Parent Resource Center
Appeal Policy for Denied Purchase Reimbursement Requests
Parents or guardians who wish to appeal a denied reimbursement request through the ChildrenFirst Education Fund (CFEF) may follow the steps outlined below: Review Eligible Expenses Ensure the denied purchase aligns with CFEF’s guidelines for qualified educationalexpenses. These include educational items or materials, educational experiences, oreducation-related therapies that directly support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Children First Education Fund? The Children First Education Fund (CFEF) is a Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the state’s designated Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) for the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS). CFEF administers scholarships that help eligible Utah students with disabilities access educational opportunities through approved private
2026-27 Scholarship Award Amounts
Scholarship award for students in kindergarten through grade 12 The scholarship amount for the 2026-27 school year is $12,175. Scholarship award for Pre-school Students The scholarship amount for the 2026-27 school year is as follows: Part-time Preschool students: $2,600 Full-time Preschool students: $4,800 Scholarship award for Homeschool Students in kindergarten
CFEF Scholarship Fund Use Guide
Overview & Structure By applying to and accepting a scholarship under the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS) program, parents/guardians agree to: Use scholarship funds only for approved educational purposes as outlined in this guide; Maintain accurate documentation as required and use the appropriate cost category based on the service provider’s
CFEF Approved Amazon Product List
Here is the list of approved Amazon products that you can use your scholarship funds on. If you have any questions about any of the items please reach out to us and we are happy to help guide you to the right product. Approved Amazon Products
Scholarship Awards
Utah state law allows Children First Education Fund to award a full-year scholarship award to qualified applicants up to the following amounts based upon the weighted pupil unit (WPU) as defined by the state as the amount established each year in the enacted public education budget. Based upon the Utah