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Scholarships and Enrollment Communication
ESSBL 3.104
Email: scholarships@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2935
Phone Alt: (956) 882-4026

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Scholarships Office make scholarship decisions/offers?

Scholarship decisions and offers are made after admission offers are sent to students, beginning in October and continuing through the beginning of the Fall semester. Scholarship funds are extremely limited and highly competitive. Every scholarship committee reviews many applications each year. Unfortunately, many qualified students do not receive awards. Only scholarship award recipients will receive official notification from the committees. The scholarship committees in the Office of Student Financial Services generally make their final decisions and will begin notifying award recipients in early March. Though Recruitment and Financial Aid team award scholarships throughout the calendar year, the office awards the bulk of its scholarships for the upcoming year by the end of August.

When do departments makes scholarship decisions and notifications?

Scholarship decisions and offers are made after admission offers are sent to students. Contact your academic department to learn about its specific scholarships awarding procedures.

How will I know if I was selected as a scholarship recipient or not?

The Scholarship Office sends notifications by mail and/or to the students UTRGV email. It is important that our institution has the students’ most current contact information.

What is the average amount of a scholarship offer?

Scholarship amounts vary from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand dollars per semester or year. The dollar amounts of scholarships are determined by weighing the student’s documented financial need (as determined by the FAFSA), their scholastic achievements, and any extra-curricular activities.

Can I receive more than one scholarship?

Yes, but typically UTRGV attempts to distribute its scholarship funds to as many eligible students as possible. Being awarded one scholarship will not necessarily prevent a student from receiving another, however, preference will be given to eligible students who have not been awarded any other scholarship award.

Do my chances of receiving a scholarship increase if I complete a financial aid application (FAFSA)? If so, when should I complete it?

Most college and departmental scholarships are merit-based, but some University offices also consider socioeconomic disadvantage or financial need as derived from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students who wish to be considered for scholarships which might have a need-based component are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA along with their scholarship application to assist in the consideration process. Scholarship funds are limited and highly competitive. UTRGV’s priority deadline for the FAFSA is March 15.

How do I accept my scholarship? How soon must I accept it?

Some departmental scholarships are automatically accepted when entered to a student’s account at UTRGV. In other cases, students can simply log into ASSIST in my.utrgv.edu and Accept/Decline the award. The deadline will vary by scholarship, deadlines to accept are normally communicated as part of the award notification.

What are the instructions to accept a UTRGV Scholarship in ASSIST?

  1. Log in to: https://my.utrgv.edu (with your username and password)
  2. Click - ASSIST under My Applications
  3. Click - Financial Aid from the menu
  4. Select - Award Year xxxx-xxxx from the dropdown menu 
  5. Click - Award Offer
  6. Click - Accept from the Take Action drop down menu
  7. Click - Submit
  8. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions click the radio box to acknowledge
  9. Final Step - Click Accept Award

 If you have any trouble accepting your awards, please contact the Scholarship Office at (956) 665-2935 or scholarships@utrgv.edu.

Is there a particular format to write a "Thank You" letter, and where do I submit after I finish it?

You can use this sample "Thank You" letter as guidance to create your personalized "Thank You" letter.

Link: https://www.utrgv.edu/strategicenrollment/_files/crm-ucentral/sample-thank-you-letter.pdf

 

After you finish your "Thank You" letter submit it along with your student ID to scholarships@utrgv.edu.

I am receiving a non-UTRGV scholarship. How will this affect my chances at receiving UTRGV scholarships? And how does the University receive my non-UTRGV scholarships?

Being awarded a non-UTRGV scholarship will not necessarily preclude a student from receiving a scholarship from UTRGV, however, preference will be given to eligible students who have not been awarded any other scholarship support.

Do I need to be enrolled full-time in order to receive the money from my scholarship?

In most cases, you must be enrolled full-time to receive your scholarship money. If you are unsure about the stipulations for a particular scholarship, contact our the Scholarships Office at (956)665-2935.

How do I renew my scholarship at UTRGV?

If you received a renewable scholarship at UTRGV, the awarding office most likely will renew the award automatically, provided you have remained eligible for renewal.

What happens if I lose my scholarship eligibility? Is there any way to regain the scholarship?

A few scholarship programs allow a student to go through a probationary period in order to regain eligibility for an award. The majority of scholarship programs at UTRGV, however, do not allow a student to regain lost eligibility for scholarships.

I have been offered a larger scholarship package from another institution. Can UTRGV match the package offered by another university?

UTRGV does not match awards offered by other universities. We may consider requests to review offers made by other universities to determine if adjustments should be made to your UTRGV scholarship package.

What happens if I'm related to a current member of the governing board of the institution or system Regent administering or originating the scholarship.

In general, a person is not eligible for a scholarship awarded by an institution if the person is related to a current member of the governing board of the institution or system (i.e., "Regent") administering or originating the scholarship. For additional information visit www.collegeforalltexans.com

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