Types of Financial Aid Programs

Undergraduate students admitted to UTD are considered for the University's Academic Excellence Scholarship Program through the Office of the Undergraduate Dean. For additional information contact the Undergraduate Dean's Office.
For access to other scholarship information, see our Scholarships page.
U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for the Federal and State programs listed. Financial aid programs are limited for international students and for students who are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Undocumented students may complete a paper FAFSA or a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).

Undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens ONLY

Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) *
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) *
Towards Excellence and Achievement Scholarship (TX Grant) Program *
B-On-Time Undergraduate Student Loan Program *
UTD Promise

Undergraduate students who are full-time and U.S. citizens ONLY

Academic Competitiveness Grant (first and second years of college)
National SMART Grant (third and fourth years of college)

Undergraduate Students who are NOT U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens

Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) *
Towards Excellence and Achievement Scholarship (TX Grant) Program *

Graduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens ONLY

Federal PLUS Loan for Graduate Students

Undergraduate and Graduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens ONLY

Federal College Work-Study Employment *
Federal Subsidized Stafford Student Loans
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loans
Federal Perkins *
Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) *
Fifth-Year Accounting Scholarship *

* The amount of funds available in these programs is limited depending on federal and state funding and will change each fiscal year. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications need to have all required documentation on file before funds are awarded.

Pre Health Programs/CPA Certification

These students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid. Students who are pursuing the Pre Health Program or the CPA Certification only, may be eligible for alternative loans. Our Alternative Sources of Financial Aid page provides information on various private lenders offering alternative loans to Pre Health/CPA students.

International Students

International students may be able to borrow long- term student loans through the alternative long-term educational loan programs. International students will need a co-signer who is a citizen of the United States. Our Alternative Sources of Financial Aid page provides information on various private lenders offering long-term educational loans to international students.