Apply For Financial Aid

The FAFSA is the first step in applying for financial aid for college. By completing the FAFSA, you can determine your eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs, as well as state and institutional aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at: www.fafsa.gov

UTRGV Recommended Priority Deadline: January 15

2023-2024 Academic Year

The FAFSA for the 2022-2023 academic year became available OCTOBER 1, 2022 and applies for:

Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024

*Required documents: 2021 W2 and tax return

Important Reminders

• Students must be admitted to their respective degreeseeking graduate program to be eligible for any financial aid and be taking graduate courses only.

• Students admitted to certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.

• Students admitted conditionally to degree-seeking graduate programs are not eligible for any financial aid. However, students have the option of:

• Applying for an Emergency Loan or paying out of pocket.

• Submit the FAFSA

• After conditions are met and cleared by graduate admissions at the end of the semester or module, the Office Financial Aid will release your financial aid award.

• Student use the financial aid awards towards the Emergency Loan balance.

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