Financial Matters
Financial ASSISTANCE
Financial Assistance programs provide assistance to eligible students who, without such funds, would be unable to attend college. The founding idea behind most federal and state financial aid programs is that the primary responsibility for educational expenses must first lie with the family. It is only when the family lacks the financial resources to meet the full cost of attendance that financial aid programs may be used.
Financial aid for eligible students is available in the form of grants, scholarships, college work-study, loan programs, and veterans' benefits that are funded by federal, state, and/or local sources.
UTB/TSC uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility of students for most federal and state financial aid programs. A new application must be filed each year. Since this process can take up to 4 - 6 weeks, it is recommended that students apply in early February for the upcoming fall semester.
Completing the application process on or before March 1 will guarantee that a financial aid package will be offered to eligible students for use during the registration periods. Only some grants and/or scholarship funds may be credited to pay registration costs when used during registration periods. If a balance remains, it will be disbursed during the first week of classes. Loan checks are usually released on or after the first class day.
Scholarships and Grants
Grants, which do not have to be repaid, are typically awarded to the neediest students.
Scholarships at The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College are made available each semester to students through the generous donations of corporations, businesses, community organizations, individual donors, and the university itself. These funds are intended to open doors for students to achieve their academic goals, while relieving some of the financial costs of higher education.
Students offered work-study funds will be required to attend a work-study orientation and will have an opportunity to interview with prospective employers. Once placed in a position, students may work up to 20 hours per week at minimum wage.
If an award is not sufficient to cover the student's educational expenses, or if the student prefers not to work while attending college, a student loan may be requested. Students will be required to attend a loan counseling session and must successfully complete a debt management test before a loan application can be processed.
TUITION & FEES
Resident (In-District or Out-of-District)
|
1 |
$116.00 |
$258.56 |
$374.56 |
|
2 |
$232.00 |
$284.56 |
$516.56 |
|
3 |
$348.00 |
$310.56 |
$658.56 |
|
4 |
$464.00 |
$336.56 |
$800.56 |
|
5 |
$580.00 |
$362.56 |
$942.56 |
|
6 |
$696.00 |
$388.56 |
$1,084.56 |
|
7 |
$812.00 |
$414.56 |
$1,226.56 |
|
8 |
$928.00 |
$440.56 |
$1,368.56 |
|
9 |
$1,044.00 |
$466.56 |
$1,510.56 |
|
10 |
$1,160.00 |
$492.56 |
$1,652.56 |
|
11 |
$1,276.00 |
$518.56 |
$1,794.56 |
|
12 |
$1,392.00 |
$544.56 |
$1,936.56 |
|
13 |
$1,508.00 |
$564.56 |
$2,072.56 |
|
14 |
$1,624.00 |
$578.56 |
$2,202.56 |
|
15 |
$1,740.00 |
$592.56 |
$2,332.56 |
For each Fall and Spring Session, a student may enroll for no more than 18 semester credit hours. Enrollment in more than 18 semester credit hours in a Fall or Spring Session requires authorization by the appropriate Dean.
*All students are required to pay the following fees for each semester, regardless of
length: Student Service Fee ($12.00/hr, $150.00 maximum), Computer Fee ($11.00/hr), Student Union Fee ($41.56), Automated Fee ($30.00), and Records Fee ($10.00), Advising Fee ($50.00), Library Fee ($3.00/hr), International Education Fee ($2.00/sem), Medical Services Fee ($20.00), Student Recreation Fee ($79.00)
**Tuition rate includes Designated Tuition **
Tuition rate is in accordance with section 54.0512 of the Texas Education Code.
Designated Tuition has changed to $66.00/sch