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Additional Aid Request
Eligible students who have been initially awarded financial aid but need additional aid may submit an Additional Aid Request by selecting one of the "Apply" buttons below, depending on the term the aid is needed. Students must meet the program criteria to be able to apply for this online request. Once one of the applied buttons is selected, you will be prompted to log in with your UTRGV username and password. After logging in, you will fill out the fields to submit your request.
The Direct Loan Option is only activated if the student is eligible to request the loan*.
Federal Direct Subsidized Loans are need-based loans available to eligible undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours). The maximum loan amount is determined by the student's grade level and cost of attendance, as determined by the school, minus other financial aid received.
The U.S. Department of Education covers the interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time and during deferment periods, making it a better option than Unsubsidized Loans.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are a non-need-based loan available to students enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) who don’t qualify for a subsidized loan, to supplement a subsidized loan, or to those in graduate school. The maximum loan amount is based on the student’s grade level and cost of attendance, as determined by the school, minus other financial aid received.
While more costly, it's a good option when subsidized loans are not an option. Although payments can be deferred, you are responsible for the interest that begins building up as soon as the loan is disbursed, even while you're in school.
Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for eligible undergraduate and graduate students with financial need and enrolled at least half-time (6 hours), allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study. Program funding each academic year is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Please note that both Perkins Loans and the Work-Study Program are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Important Criteria for Requesting a Direct Loan
- File a FAFSA form
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and have a valid Social Security Number
- Be meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree-seeking program
- Not be in default on a federal student loan and not owe money on a federal student grant
- Not have property(s) subject to a judgment lien for a debt owed to the United States.
- For Subsidized loans, demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
Before getting awarded any type of Direct Loan. These sessions are held on a one-on-one basis at the Financial Aid Office. Students may sign up for the Financial Aid Calendar.