Application Process
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is an equal opportunity institution in the administration of its financial aid programs. In keeping with this policy, financial aid is extended to students without regard to race, creed, sex, national origin, veteran status, religion, age or disability. In order to qualify for federal financial assistance, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen or be classified as a Texas resident under Senate Bill Law 1528.
- Be registered with Selective Service (Students subject to selective service registration will be required to file a statement that the student has registered or is exempt from selective service registration in order to be eligible to apply for financial aid.)
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Have signed a statement of educational purpose certifying that any federal or state aid received will be used for educational purposes.
- Be enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree in an eligible degree program*
- Have not defaulted on any federal, state or institutional loan, and not owe a refund to any federal or state grant program.
- Demonstrate financial need, except when applying for funds from a program that does not require financial need.
- Be in satisfactory academic standing and making Satisfactory Academic Progress (as defined by the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy described below) at the university.
- Have completed a financial aid application and all required documentation is on file by the appropriate deadline.
- Be enrolled in courses that are required towards the completion of current degree plan.
*Students enrolled in certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
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