Parent Resource Center
CFEF Parent Appeals Policy
Children First Education Fund (CFEF) provides a consistent, accessible process for parents torequest review of a CFEF decision. Each appeal will receive an independent review and awritten response explaining the decision. A parent’s good faith appeal, questions, criticism, or advocacy will not adversely affect astudent’s scholarship eligibility or participation in
Suspension, Termination, and Student Reinstatement
CFEF is committed to protecting scholarship funds, maintaining a safe environment for families and staff, and supporting students’ access to educational services. When CFEF may take action CFEF may temporarily suspend a student’s scholarship eligibility or account access, or terminate eligibility, when it determines that a parent has: Knowingly misused
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