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Funding for Graduate Students

Ranked by  Forbes, Washington Monthly, and other publications, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley stands out among other schools due to the low cost of attendance. This excellence in value continues in our graduate programs.

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Scholarship Options


Scholarships

  • Graduate Select Scholarship (up to $500 per semester, for a possible total of $1,000)

    The UTRGV Graduate Select Scholarship offers graduate students from all disciplines a great opportunity to help fund their studies at UTRGV. The award consists of a one-time, up to $1,000 scholarship for one academic year. Two consecutive semesters may be awarded: up to $500 per semester, for a total of $1,000.

    Newly admitted graduate students must be enrolled a minimum of 6 hours (or 3 hours per module) for the award semester. Applicants will be selected based on a competitive assessment of admissions information and scholarship applications and will be reviewed in accordance with the university's mission, identifying those with intellectual, creative, and leadership potential who wish to earn a master’s or doctoral degree from UTRGV. View the Graduate Select Scholarship page for more information.
  • Accelerated Online Program Retention Scholarship (award amounts vary)

    The Accelerated Online Program (AOP) Retention Scholarship is available for graduate continuing students enrolled and have an outstanding balance for the active application module. The application becomes available a few days before the tuition due date. Applying does not guarantee an award as funding is limited. View the Departmental Scholarships page for more information.
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Financial Aid Options


Grants

  • Graduate Resource Grant (up to $1,000 per term; varies by financial need)

    This grant is available to UTRGV graduate students starting Fall 2022. Grants provide funding which does not need to be repaid. Awards are based on need and require submission of a FAFSA application. View the Graduate Resource Grant page for more information.
  • Teach Grant (up to $4,000 per year for a master’s degree; $8,000 over 2 years)

    The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants up to $4,000 per year for students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. View the TEACH Grant page for more information.

Loans

A loan is money borrowed that must be repaid with interest. There are different types of loans available to graduate students. Loans require students to submit a FAFSA application. View the Financial Aid Office page for more information.

Federal Work-Study

Work-study allows a student to earn money for working on campus. This money may be used to help pay educational costs. To get started, students must submit a FAFSA application. View the Work-Study Program page for more information.

 

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Assistantships


Assistantships (part-time student employment)

An assistantship is a form of financial assistance provided to graduate students through part-time (up to 20-hours per week) employment at the university. Assistantships are designed to help students complete their degrees while developing their career skills through applied professional experiences. View the Graduate Assistantships page for more information.

Explore available assistantships positions through UTRGV’s Human Resource website and submit your application to the job posting.

The three types of assistantships offered are (1) Graduate Teaching Assistant, (2) Graduate Research Assistant and (3) Graduate Assistantship.


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Veteran Options

 

VA Benefits

Students who have been or are currently serving in the military may be eligible for VA education benefits. View the Resources for Veterans page for more information.


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Additional Aid Options

 

Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver

Students who are senior citizens of at least 65 years of age may be eligible for the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver. View the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver page for more information.

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Edinburg Campus: Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158
Brownsville Campus: Sabal Hall 1.202
Email: gradcentral@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3661
Phone Alt: (956) 882-6552
Text: (956) 446-0403
Fax: (956) 665-2863

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