Financial Aid Programs
Students will find a wide range of grant, loan, employment, and tuition exemption and waiver programs available at UT Tyler. For additional information and program requirements, refer to: www.uttyler.edu/financialaid.
Grant Programs
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Texas Public Educational Grant
TEXAS Grant
Education Affordability Grant
Loan Programs
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Stafford, Unsubsidized Stafford, PLUS/GradPLUS)
Texas B-on-Time Loan
Employment Programs
Federal Work Study
Texas Work Study
Working to Success
Students should visit the Career Services Office or www.uttyler.edu/careerservices/ for on-campus student employment, job searching tips, interview skills, resume writing, and etc. Students should also enroll in PatriotJobs for additional employment assistance and appointments (a username and password is required).
Financial Aid Programs for Texas Residents
For a complete listing of all exemptions, and waivers, scholarships, and grants offered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, please refer to: www.collegeforalltexans.com
Tuition Exemptions and Waivers
Hazlewood Exemption for Veterans and their Dependents
Blind/Deaf Student Exemption
Highest Ranking High School Graduate
Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for 6 Credit Hours
Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for Auditing Classes
U.S. Military Stationed in Texas
Tuition Exemption for Current or Former Foster Care Students under the Conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Exemption for the Surviving Spouse and Minor Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants (Employees)
Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or Residential Care
Children of Professional Nurse Faculty and Staff
Clinical Preceptors and their children
TANF Exemption
Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees of Correctional Institutions
Exemption for Peace Officers Disabled in the Line of Duty
Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses
Children of U.S. Military who are Missing in Action or Prisoners of War (MIA/POWs)
State Sponsored Scholarships
Top 10% Scholarship Award
Fifth Year Accounting Student Scholarship
Grants
TEXAS Grant
Texas Public Educational Grant