Need-Based Aid

• General Information
• 2011-2012 Information
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General Information

While the process of applying for financial aid is the same for graduate students as it is for undergraduate students, there are differences in the types of available aid programs and the amount of aid awarded. The grants, student loans, work study program, GAANN Fellowship Program and the Mexican Pilot Program described on this site are specifically for students who are working toward a graduate degree at UT Arlington. To be eligible for these programs:

1. You must be a US citizen or a permanent resident.
2. You must be working towards a degree at UT Arlington.
3. You must be enrolled at least half-time (5 hours for graduate students.)
4. You must be making satisfactory scholastic progress toward your degree.

Students enrolled in certain certificate programs may also qualify for financial aid. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

To apply for many types of financial aid, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A paper version of the FAFSA is available from many sources, including public libraries and the UT Arlington Financial Aid Office. It usually takes about three weeks for your FAFSA to be processed.

 

Financial Aid Application Deadlines

Semester	Deadline *
* The date your application is due in the Financial Aid Office.
Spring	November 15th
Summer	April 1st
Fall	May 15th

 

2011-2012 Information

Graduate students with a financial need may be eligible for an additional $500 in aid through the Mav Grant and TPEG programs for Summer 2011, Fall 2011, and Spring 2012. Doctoral students may be eligible to receive a supplemental award of $1,700 in funding in addition to Mav or TPEG funding for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.

Approximately 1,400 graduate students for 2011-2012 have already been awarded and those awards include summer grant funds. The awards have been included and will continue to be added to Summer 2011 award letters for eligible students. Grant amounts will range from $1200-$4000 for Fall and Spring recipients. A limited number of summer grants of up to $1,000 will be available to early applicants.

How to Apply:

To apply, students must have a 2011-2012 FAFSA, submit any additional required documentation requested by the Office of Financial Aid, complete the Enrollment Plan worksheet for Summer aid, and plan to enroll in at least five credit hours for the Summer 2011, Fall 2011, and Spring 2012 semesters.

Deadline:

The priority deadline to apply for Summer, Fall, and Spring is April 15th, 2011, but funding will continue to eligible students until all funds have been exhausted.

For additional information about the Mav Grant and TPEG programs contact the Office of Financial Aid at 817.272.3561.

 

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