In the Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth Program (HEIY), incarcerated youth earn college degrees through university courses. Most course are delivered through Zoom or face-to-face methods. HEIY is funded by the State of Utah and through the support of generous donors.
Current Statistics:
- HEIY Students Served – 197
- Associate Degrees: 8
- College General Education Certificates: 17
- Fall 2025: 11 juvenile justice detention/secure youth centers
- Fall 2025: 62 HEIY students
- Total university credits earned: 2,770 university credits
- Average Credits Earned – 12 (over a 12 month period)
- Median GPA – 3.5
