Financial Aid & Scholarships

“Whether it was finding scholarships or trying to find an apartment, UT Dallas definitely provided everything
I needed for a smooth transition."
― Brandon Maxey

Figuring out how to afford college is an issue faced by most families and college students. Fortunately, UT Dallas offers a variety of financial aid opportunities, such as scholarships and guaranteed tuition plans, to make financing your college education more practical.

Learn more about UT Dallas financial aid opportunities through the many links below.

General Financial Aid

For general information on financial aid at UT Dallas, visit the UT Dallas Financial Aid Office. This office provides information on many resources, including:

EPPS Scholarships

The following scholarships are currently available from the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences:

  • Transfer Student Scholarships
    • Eligibility:
      • Recipient must be admitted as an undergraduate transfer student enrolling for the first time at UT Dallas.
      • Cumulative transferable GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, at the time of admission.
      • Have earned at least 30, but no more than 90, transferable semester credit hours.
      • Must have a declared major in EPPS. Qualified majors include: Criminology, Economics, Geospatial Science, International Political Economy, Political Science, Public Affairs, and Sociology.”
    • Next round: Spring 2013
    • Deadline: October 15, 2012

Graduate Student Financial Aid

There are a number of opportunities available to you to fund your graduate education. To learn more, visit the Graduate Admissions - Financial Aid web page for information on scholarships, grants, loans, and more.

Additionally, most programs in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences offer teaching assistantships, research assistantships or fellowships for graduate students. Select a program below to learn more:

Teaching and Research Assistantship Information

Teaching assistantships and research assistantships provide you with an opportunity to work with faculty while also providing a means for financial support. More information on these opportunities can be found below: