skip to main content
UTRGV

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Main Menu
Donate Now Directory myUTRGV

You are here:

Paying for College Financial Aid Grants

U Central Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

  • Home
  • Registration
    • Web Registration
    • Waitlisting
    • Common Registration Errors
    • Dropping and Withdrawing
    • Petition for Degree Requirements
    • Finish@UT
    • Course Numbers
    • Student Confidentiality FERPA
    • Texas Residency
      • High School Graduation in Texas
      • Independent Domicile
      • Dependent Domicile
      • Military
  • Grades and Transcripts
    • Academic Suspension and Probation
    • Transcript Request
  • Paying for College
    • Financial Aid
      • COVID-19 Financial Aid FAQ
      • My Free Taxes
      • Tuition Advantage
      • Grants
      • Summer Pell
      • Summer Pell FAQ
      • Summer Awards Transfer Request
      • Financial Aid Adjustment
      • Repeated Coursework
      • Work-Study
      • Consumer Information
    • Affordability
    • Tuition and Fees
      • Fall to Summer Rates
    • Cost of Attendance
    • Payment Methods
    • Why Enroll 15 Hours
    • Texas Crews
    • Veterans Resources
    • 1098-T Announcement
    • Stay on Track
    • Texas Residency
      • High School Graduation in Texas
      • Independent Domicile
      • Dependent Domicile
      • Military
    • Guaranteed Tuition and Q&A
  • Graduation
  • Student Resources
    • New! ASSIST Guides
    • New! Degree Works
    • Student Forms
      • Financial Aid Forms
      • Student Enrollment Forms
    • Account Holds
    • Document Upload
    • Online Services
    • Schedule Academic Advising
    • Blackboard Support
    • Student ID Card
    • Parking and Transportation Services
      • Transportation Services
      • Parking Services
    • On-campus Housing
    • Campus Maps
      • Edinburg Campus
      • Brownsville Campus
      • Harlingen Campus
      • McAllen Campus
      • Starr County Campus
      • South Padre Island Campus
    • Final Exams Schedule
    • UTRGV Catalogs
    • Proxy Access
  • Faculty & Staff Resources
    • New! ASSIST Guides
    • New! Degree Works
    • Course Scheduling
    • FERPA
  • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Financial Aid Team
    • Registrar Team
    • U Central Team
    • Degree Audit Team
  • HEERF

Paying for College - Related Links

  • Financial Aid
    • COVID-19 Financial Aid FAQ
    • My Free Taxes
    • Grants
    • Forms
    • Summer Pell
    • Summer Awards Transfer Request
    • Additional Aid Request
    • Applications Deadlines
    • Financial Aid Adjustment
    • Grants
      • Graduate Resource Grant
    • Eligibility Requirements
    • Verification
    • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
    • Withdrawing and Return of Funds
    • Repeated Coursework
    • Hazlewood Act
    • AmeriCorps
    • AskRio
    • FAFSA FAQ
    • Repayment
    • Accelerated Programs
    • Work-Study
      • Work-Study for Students
      • On-Campus Supervisors
      • Off-Campus Work-study Program
    • Consumer Information
  • Affordability
  • Tuition and Fees
    • Fall to Summer Rates
  • Cost of Attendance
  • Payment Methods
  • Why Enroll 15 Hours
  • Texas Crews
  • Veterans Resources
  • 1098-T Announcement
  • Stay on Track
  • Texas Residency
    • High School Graduation in Texas
    • Independent Domicile
    • Dependent Domicile
    • Military
  • Guaranteed Tuition and Q&A

Contact Us

U Central
Student Services Center
Brownsville - The Tower, Main 1.100
Edinburg - 1st Floor Student Services Bldg
Email: ucentral@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-4026

Quick Links

Request a Transcript College Affordability Estimator Notice of Non-Discrimination Office of Institutional Equity

Grants

Grants are a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Grants are typically awarded based on financial need and are provided by various sources including federal, state, and institutional funds. Your financial need is determined by the results of your FAFSA.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. Eligibility for the Pell Grant is determined by the Department of Education based on results of your FAFSA. The student must be making satisfactory academic progress and must also meet the additional eligibility requirements outlined in the Eligibility Requirements section. Students do not have to be registered full time to receive the Pell Grant. The amount of your Pell Grant will be determined by the maximum set by the Department of Education, the Expected Family Contribution (EFC Number), and enrollment status. Pell Grant awards may vary from year to year depending on program funding. Learn more about Pell Grants.

Pell Recalculation Dates

Enrollment PRD
Fall 2021 Fall 2021- September 8,2021
Spring 2022 Spring 2022- February 2,2022
Summer I Summer I - June 9 ,2022
Summer II Summer II - July 19, 2022
Summer I & II Summer II - July 19, 2022

Summer Pell

You may now receive full Federal Pell Grant funds for Summer 2022, even if you received a full Federal Pell Grant during the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer Pell will make it more affordable for you to enroll in the summer, and you can finish your degree faster.

Requirements:

  • Eligible for Pell Grant
  • Enroll in at least 6 hours total during the Summer.
  • Meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. For more information about SAP please visit www.utrgv.edu/finaid. 

Important Note:  The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds is limited by a federal law to 12 full time semesters. You can log on to nslds.ed.gov to view your Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU).

UTRGV Financial Aid Office will review student records to determine eligibility for a Summer Pell award.  Summer awards will be based on full-time enrollment and award amounts will be adjusted or cancelled once enrollment is confirmed and academic progress is reviewed. You will be notified by email once Summer awards are complete and you can review your award via your ASSIST account at my.utrgv.edu.

For Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a need-based grant available for undergraduate students who have not completed the requirements for a first bachelor’s degree. FSEOG funds do not have to be repaid, and eligibility is determined by your FAFSA. Recipients of FSEOGs must be making satisfactory academic progress and meet the additional eligibility requirements outlined in the Eligibility Requirements section. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients with exceptional financial need. Learn more about FSEOG Grants.

Federal TEACH Grant for Undergraduates

The federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is a non-need-based grant available to undergraduates enrolled in an eligible program and who agree to teach as a highly qualified teacher in a high-need field at a low-income elementary or secondary school for at least four years, within eight years of completing the academic program for which the TEACH Grant was awarded. Up to $4,000 per year is available for the first baccalaureate, to a maximum of $16,000 over four years. Although students can receive up to $4,000 per year, the amount is prorated by semester and by on enrollment status. Learn more about federal TEACH Grants.

Federal TEACH Grant for Graduate Students

The federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is a non-need-based grant available to graduate students who are highly qualified teachers returning to earn a master's degree in a TEACH Grant eligible program and who agree to continue teaching as a highly qualified teacher in a high-need field at a low-income elementary or secondary school for at least four years, within eight years of completing the academic program for which the TEACH Grant was awarded. Up to $4,000 per year is available for a master’s degree, to a maximum of $8,000 over two years. Although students can receive up to $4,000, the amount is prorated by semester and by enrollment status. Learn more about federal TEACH Grants.

State TEXAS Grant

The Towards Excellence, Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant is offered to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can attend public institutions of higher education in Texas. Recipients must be Texas residents, never convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance, demonstrate financial need, have an estimated family contribution less than or equal to the state mandated EFC cap, and registered for the Selective Service or exempt from this requirement. Recipients must also be a graduate of an accredited high school in Texas not earlier than the 1998-99 school year, complete the recommended high school program or Distinguished Achievement program in high school, enrolled in a non-profit public college or university in Texas within 16 months of graduation from a public or accredited private high school in Texas, and have accumulated no more than 30 semester credit hours, excluding those earned for dual or concurrent courses or awarded for credit by examination (AP, IB, or CLEP). Learn more about the TEXAS Grant.

Plan Ahead to meet Texas Grant requirements - Complete 24 hours (repeat courses passed with a D or high don't count toward complete hours. Have at lest a 2.5 GPA. Meet with an academic advisor; make an appointment. Enroll 12 hours in the Fall and 12 hours in the Spring. If struggling with a class, attend tutoring or get help at utrgv.edu/tutoring
*The awarding of TEXAS Grant is contingent on the availability of funding. 

Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)

The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a campus-based grant for undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated financial need. TPEG Grants are typically awarded until funds are exhausted, so it is to the student’s advantage to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Awards typically range from $100 to $1,250 based on student’s needs. A minimum enrollment of 6 hours is required. Learn more about the TPEG Grant.

Learn more about grants by visiting www.utrgv.edu/askrio or www.studentaid.gov for federal grants and www.collegeforalltexans.com for state grants. If you have any questions you may contact us at 888-882-4026.

Tuition Advantage

Tuition Advantage * will cover a gap in tuition and mandatory fee expenses per semester for the regular academic year (fall and spring) that is not being covered by other forms of gift aid (grant and/or scholarships) including Federal, State, private and institutional aid.

For more information on Tuition Advantage and for a list of Frequently Asked Questions please visit www.utrgv.edu/tuitionadvantage

 

Graduate Resource Grant

The Graduate Resource Grant will be available to Graduate Students (excluding medical doctor students) and eligible students may receive up to $2,000* ($1,000 per Fall/Spring term) and based on their financial need** as determined by their FAFSA.

For more information on Graduate Resource Grant and a list of Frequently Asked Questions please visit https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/paying-for-college/financial-aid/grants/utrgv-graduate-resource-grant/index.htm

* Based on fund availability per academic year and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis

** For an explanation of financial need, please refer to our FAQ section

Jump to Top

UTRGV

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • CARES, CRRSAA and ARP Reporting
  • Site Policies
  • Contact UTRGV
  • Required Links
  • Fraud Reporting
  • Senate Bill 18 Reporting
  • UTRGV Careers
  • Clery Act Reports
  • Web Accessibility
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Sexual Misconduct Policy
  • Reporting Sexual Misconduct