Paying for JumpStart
Students will pay regular tuition and fees and should apply for financial aid via the 2024-2025 FAFSA. The 2024-2025 FAFSA deadline is April 15th – no exceptions and will be completed using 2023 tax information. Scholarship funding will be available, a completed 2024-2025 FAFSA is highly encouraged. To learn more about paying for JumpStart, we offer you a number of funding opportunities below for your review.
Financial Aid
The first step in the financial aid application process is to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is usually done online at www.fafsa.gov. Your FAFSA will determine how much financial assistance you may qualify for and what types of aid may be available. To aid you in covering the cost of JumpStart, your 2024-2025 FAFSA must be submitted by April 15th – no exceptions.
To complete your FAFSA online, you (and a parent if required) will need a FSA ID. The FSA ID – a username and password – is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents such as the FAFSA.
If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA because of citizenship or visa status but are eligible to be classified as a Texas resident for tuition purposes, you may be eligible under SB1528 to apply for state financial aid through the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Application packets for the 2024-2025 TASFA are available at www.utrgv.edu/finaid under the Forms section.
JumpStart Scholarships
As stated above, there will be scholarship opportunities for JumpStart scholars. In order to qualify for a scholarship, JumpStart scholars are highly encouraged to complete their FAFSA by the April 15th deadlines. Scholarships will be awarded to all JumpStart Scholars and no other application will be necessary. Scholarships will be awarded by the Recruitment and Scholarships Office.