Financial Aid for Finish@UT
Finish@UT is the centralized support center for online education throughout The University of Texas System and it serves as a platform for students to pursue online degrees and courses from the participating University of Texas System institutions. It streamlines registration and exchange of student information between students and campus advisors, registrars, and financial aid officers.
Finish@UT contains online classrooms, a digital library, free online tutorial services, links to various admissions and registrar offices throughout the UT System. Full program descriptions for the online courses and degrees facilitated by Finish@UT are also available as well as designated contacts at each campus.
Students must be admitted to one of the UT System institutions to enroll in Finish@UT courses. Students should also check with their academic advisors to ensure that enrollment in online courses will satisfy their degree requirements. For more information, visit http://www.utcoursesonline.org/.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, students enrolled in courses through Finish@UT may receive financial aid at UTRGV as long as UTRGV is their home school and the courses are required for their degree.
Note: Students can only receive financial aid at one school per term.
Submit your FAFSA and have it sent to UTRGV (School code: 003599). Finish@UT will notify us of hours taken at other schools. The financial aid process for Finish@UT students will be reviewed after UTRGV’s census date and adjustments to cost of attendance and financial aid awards will be processed if warranted.
No, students are responsible for either making payment arrangements or paying the tuition and fees at the other institutions. Each campus on the UT System will directly bill the students for the courses in which they are enrolled.
After Financial Aid pays the tuition and fees for the on-campus courses, UTRGV will disburse any remaining Financial Aid directly to the student. Students should use their refunds to pay for their Finish@UT courses.
Keep in mind that not all UT System schools offer emergency loan or payment options. Please review the host school’s website for available options and specific information about costs for academic courses.
Note: UTRGV DOES NOT pay the other schools for the students.