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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available in many forms—grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans—and it’s designed to help students like you focus on your education, not just your expenses. Whether you’re just getting started or continuing your journey, it’s essential to stay connected and informed about deadlines, required documents, and new opportunities that may arise throughout the year.
Types of Aid
The program covers the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students with a family income of $125,000 or less, making college more accessible and affordable.
Grants are a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid.
Funds that you borrow—typically from the federal government or a private lender—to help pay for college, and they must be repaid over time with interest.
A financial aid program that enables eligible students to earn money to help pay for college expenses by working part-time.
UTRGV offers various exemptions approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. These exemptions provide financial assistance that does not require repayment, though each program has specific eligibility criteria.
The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education in Texas.
A national service program that offers individuals the opportunity to serve their communities through projects in education, public health, disaster response, environmental stewardship, and more. In return for their service, members may receive a living allowance, professional experience, and an education award that can be used to pay for college or repay qualified student loans.
Students accepted into UTRGV’s Accelerated Programs, who meet the FAFSA eligibility requirements, can receive financial aid to pay towards their educational expenses. Since the accelerated program utilizes many different start dates during each term, it is important for students in the Accelerated Program to be aware of their program’s policies and how they affect financial aid processes.
UTRGV has established guaranteed tuition plans (GTP) for all resident students, with exceptions for non-resident students and medical students. The cost of tuition and mandatory fees set by UTRGV at each credit hour load will not increase during the guarantee period.