You can afford a degree from
a top-tier research university!
| You may qualify for free tuition | |
| Eight out of 10 UTEP students receive scholarships or grants ( free money!) |
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| Half of students graduate debt-free |
You can afford a degree from a top-tier research university!
| You may qualify for free tuition | |
| Eight out of 10 UTEP students receive scholarships or grants ( free money!) |
|
| Half of students graduate debt-free |
The University of Texas at El Paso has the lowest out-of-pocket cost of all top-tier research universities in Texas. We will award millions of dollars in scholarships and grants to students in fall 2025. To find out how much you can receive, submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) today!
Read on to learn more about how you can afford college at UTEP this fall.
Fall 2025 Scholarships and Grants Available
Paydirt Promise Program
Full tuition and mandatory fees
New, Transfer and Continuing Undergraduate Students
This program, funded through a combination of grants and scholarships, covers tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate Texas resident students whose families have an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours each fall and spring, have financial need, and complete 21 credit hours every academic year.
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 per year (amount may change annually)
Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026 | For Freshmen and Transfer Students
This Federal grant is awarded to undergraduate students based on financial need. Submitting a FAFSA is required.
TEXAS Grant
Covers tuition and mandatory fees
For Freshmen and Transfer Students
Financial need and Texas residency are the main criteria for the TEXAS (Toward Excellence, Access, and Success) Grant. Submitting a FAFSA is required and other academic requirements apply.
