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Tuition Set Aside

Senate Bill 1304, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, directs institutions of higher education to provide notices to students (Texas Education Code, Section 56.014 Notice to Students Regarding Tuition Set-Aside for Financial Assistance) who pay designated tuition of the amount of the tuition that is set aside for financial assistance. Therefore, The University of Texas at El Paso is required by law (Texas Education Code, Sections 56.011, 56.012, and 56.465) to set aside a percentage of designated tuition for financial assistance programs.

  • Notifications are sent to students each semester they are enrolled via e-mail after the 20th class day for Fall and Spring terms and after the 15th class day of the final summer term.
  • The set aside does not affect financial aid awards nor does it guarantee that you will personally receive financial assistance. Financial assistance eligibility is determined by the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

Examples of the Financial Assistance Programs funded from tuition set asides are:

  1. Grants
  2. Scholarships
  3. Texas B-On-Time Student Loan Program
  4. Work-Study Programs
  5. Student Loans
  6. Student Loan Repayment Assistance

 

MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS 

Tuition Set Aside FAQs

Tuition set-aside is a portion of the designated tuition paid by resident students (those classified as citizens of the State of Texas), "set aside" and dedicated to provide need-based financial aid to students.

The university is required by law to set aside a portion of designated tuition charged to a resident student. See Texas Education Code Sections 56.011 and 56.012.

Fifteen percent (15%) per credit hour of designated tuition in excess of $46.00 per credit hour for an undergraduate resident and for a graduate resident are set aside. See Texas Education Code Sections 56.011 and 56.012.

The designated tuition rate is subject to change. Tuition & Fees Schedule.

No, by state law, the University is required to put a portion of the designated tuition that state residents pay into a fund to support financial aid to students. No additional amount is assessed to compensate for this set-aside.

Financial assistance provided by funds set aside includes grants, scholarships, work-study programs, student loans, and student loan repayment assistance. To be eligible for assistance, a student must establish financial need in accordance with rules and procedures established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. In order to be considered for need based aid, the student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

No, tuition set-aside does not affect your aid nor does it guarantee that you will receive financial aid. Aid will be determined on a case by case basis and is based on your FAFSA and aid eligibility as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Unfortunately, The University of Texas at El Paso does not have the ability to change the requirements of the state law. You may direct further questions and concerns to the Texas Legislature.

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The University of Texas at El Paso
Student Business Services
Mike Loya Academic Services Building, Room 118
500 W University
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: sbs@utep.edu / sbsrefunds@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-5116
F: (915) 747-5933