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 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.
| Enrollment | PRD |
| Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 - September 13, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | Spring 2024 - January 31, 2024 |
| Summer I 2024 | Summer I - June 6, 2024 |
| Summer II 2024 | Summer II - July 16, 2024 |
| Summer I & II 2024 | Summer II - July 16, 2024 |
You may now receive full Federal Pell Grant funds for Summer 2023, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*The awarding of TEXAS Grant is contingent on the availability of funding.
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 * 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
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