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Most high-skill and high-wage jobs require a college education. UTEP helps students earn the education needed to access these opportunities by offering millions of dollars annually in grants and scholarships. UTEP is not only one of the country’s top universities but also one where half of its students graduate debt-free.
This program covers 100% of tuition and fees for undergraduate Texas resident students with an annual family income of $100,000 or less, using a combination of federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships.
The Miner Success Grant provides additional funds for full-time students whose tuition and fees are covered by the Paydirt Promise, but who need more help to pay for books, supplies, housing, and other educational expenses.
UTEP students with financial need may qualify for a variety of federal, state, and institutional grants, even if they don’t meet the requirements of the Paydirt Promise.
To be eligible, students must be ranked in the top 25% of their graduating high school class and submit the University's online scholarship application by the deadline. To receive the scholarship, students must also complete the admissions process and register for classes.
Award amount: Between $2,000 - $8,000 per year.
Where to apply: www.utep.edu/excellence.
Duration of award: Renewable for up to four years.
Every year, the top applicants for the UTEP Excellence Scholarship are selected for the Presidential Scholarship, which covers up to $20,000 of the student's cost of attendance each year.
After you are admitted to UTEP, dig into the ScholarMine! With one single application, ScholarMine can match you with any of more than three hundred donor scholarships. These awards have different eligibility criteria, like college, field of study, GPA, etc. Apply at utep.edu/scholarmine .
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Another way that UTEP students can pay for their education and related expenses is by getting a campus job through UTEP’s student employment opportunities.
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If students still have financial need after securing grants, scholarships and student employment, an additional option they can consider is student loans.
To receive financial aid each year, you must submit an application that collects personal and financial information from you and your family. This information is used to determine your financial need.
One of two forms may apply to you: the FAFSA or the TASFA. Both are available online, beginning every October 1 for the school year starting the following fall.
Submit your application as early as you can to take advantage of all types of financial aid for whiich you may be eligible.
Who can apply: U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents with a social security number
Where students can apply: studentaid.gov
What financial aid applies to FAFSA: Apply for federal, state and institutional financial aid
Who can apply: International, DACA and DREAMer students and others not eligible for federal aid
Where students can apply: highered.texas.gov/students-families/tasfa
What financial aid applies to FAFSA: Apply for state and institutional financial aid
Your cost of attendance is an estimate of how much it costs for you to live and study while you’re enrolled at UTEP, including tuition and living expenses. Nearly 8 out of 10 undergraduate UTEP students who apply for financial aid receive grants and/or scholarships and pay only a fraction of the cost of attendance.
If you have any questions about whether you will pay in-state or out-of-state tuition, please contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at futureminer@utep.edu or at 915-747-5890.
Visit financialaid.utep.edu/talk to speak with a financial aid advisor
virtually or in person, now, or at a more convenient day and time.
You can also email us at studentfinancialaid@utep.edu
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