UTRGV Tuition Advantage

The UTRGV Tuition Advantage grant is a program designed to cover tuition and mandatory fees by first utilizing federal and state aid, like Federal Pell and Texas Grant, scholarships, and other gift aid. Any remaining tuition and mandatory fees not covered by these programs will be covered by the Tuition Advantage.

Yes, if you are a new freshman or transfer student, you must have submitted the appropriate ApplyTexas Application and been admitted to UTRGV by the April 1 deadline.

Students interested in being considered for the Tuition Advantage grant must file a FAFSA/TASFA every year, have a family income of $125,000 or less, and meet all eligibility requirements. Students currently attending UTRGV or returning to UTRGV as a Readmit student must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be eligible for the award.

For eligible students with a family income of $125,000 or less, tuition and mandatory fees will be covered through grants, scholarships, and/or additional UTRGV financial aid. A student’s Student Aid Index (SAI), as determined by the US Department of Education, is included in the Tuition Advantage calculation and may impact the award amount. A student's SAI has the ability to reduce Financial Need. For an explanation of Financial Need, please refer to our FAQ’s under the question, ‘What is Financial Need?’.

Students interested in being considered for the Tuition Advantage grant must file a FAFSA/TASFA every year, have a family income of $125,000 or less, and meet all eligibility requirements. Students currently attending UTRGV or returning to UTRGV as a Readmit student must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be eligible for the award.

Yes, transfer students new to UTRGV are eligible as long as the overall GPA is greater than 2.5 and all transfer eligibility requirements are met.

Currently enrolled undergraduates working on their first bachelor’s degree are eligible for the UTRGV Tuition Advantage grant. Students currently enrolled at UTRGV must meet the Continuing Student eligibility criteria.

Late payment fees, late registration fees, excess credit hour fees, class repeat fees, drop fees, and any fees for auxiliary services, such as parking or citation fees, are not covered by the UTRGV Tuition Advantage Grant.

The UTRGV Tuition Advantage program is designed to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees not covered by other federal or state aid and scholarships. Meal plans and residence hall charges are not considered tuition and mandatory fees; therefore, they will not be covered by UTRGV Tuition Advantage.

Continuing and Readmitted Students must be enrolled in 15 hours for the Fall term, and based on fund availability*. All other eligibility criteria must have been met by the deadlines outlined in the table above to qualify for UTRGV Tuition Advantage. *Please Note: Tuition Advantage is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to fund availability.

First-Time Freshmen and New Transfer students must be enrolled in 15 hours for the Fall term, and based on fund availability*. All other eligibility criteria must have been met by the deadlines outlined in the table above to qualify for UTRGV Tuition Advantage. *Please Note: Tuition Advantage is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to fund availability.

No, the UTRGV Tuition Advantage grant is awarded to students who attend the entire academic year (Fall and Spring), and funds are typically not available for students who attend only in Spring.

No, the UTRGV Tuition Advantage is only awarded to undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree.