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graduate tuition scholarship
Purpose
To provide tuition support for graduate students pursuing their first master’s degree.
Scope of Policy
This policy applies to all graduate students, who fulfill the following criteria: 1) are pursuing a first master’s, 2) are unconditional status, 3) have an official Program of Study on file, 4) are a Texas resident and 5) are receiving no other form of financial aid (excluding loans). Unconditional admission refers to: a) beginning graduate students who have satisfactory GRE scores and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better, or b) any graduate student who has completed 12 semester credit hours with a graduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
Application Process
The Application form is available in the Office of Graduate Studies or online at the Graduate Studies website. Students will be informed of a decision by letter of award from the Financial Aid Office.
Policy
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Students may apply for tuition assistance for up to three credit hours per semester for a total of nine hours per fiscal year. Graduate students may be eligible to receive up to 18 credit hours of scholarship support towards a master’s degree through this program.
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New students (1st semester), who have unconditional admission status may be eligible for up to 6 credit hours their first semester. A Program of Study is not required for 1st semester students. Continuing students will be limited to 3 credit hours per semester.
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To be awarded a Graduate Tuition Incentive Scholarship, courses must be in the student’s official Program of Study (POS).
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After approval, the Office of Graduate Studies will notify the Financial Aid Office who will process payment transfer through the Business Office. Tuition assistance pays only for tuition; students are responsible for fees. Payment Deadline: January 13, 2010
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Scholarship awardees who have paid their tuition are eligible for a tuition reimbursement.
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Students who receive a graduate tuition scholarship and drop a course or withdraw from the institution may be responsible for reimbursing the office of Graduate Studies.
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The Graduate Tuition Incentive Scholarship Account will have a specific budget amount per fiscal year. Grade point average and timelines in meeting the above criteria will be used to allocate the limited funds available for these awards. Applicants must apply each semester.
Review
This policy will be reviewed by the Dean of Graduate Studies prior to each application period.
Spring 2010Graduate Tuition Scholarship Application
Graduate Student Total Cost of Graduate Degree with Graduate Tuition Scholarship Award
(Fall 2008, Spring and Summer 2009 Tuition and Fee Rate)
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Semester
Credit Hours |
Tuition |
Fees |
Estimated payment per semester |
Total Cost of Degree-
Estimated payment 36 credits |
Graduate
Tuition
Scholarship Award |
Estimated Payment
Per Semester (1 award per semester for 18 credits) |
Total Cost of Degree -Estimated
Payment
36 credits with Scholarship |
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Part-time 3hrs per semester |
$472.50 |
$325.30 |
$797.80 |
$9,573.60 |
$472.50 |
$325.30 for 6 semesters
$797.80 for 6 semesters |
$6,738.60 |
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Part-time 6hrs per semester |
$945.00 |
$424.30 |
$1,369.30 |
$8,215.80 |
$472.50 |
$896.80 for 6 semesters |
$5,380.80 |
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Full-time 9hrs per semester |
$1,417.50 |
$523.30 |
$1,940.80 |
$7,763.20 |
$472.50 |
$1,468.30 for 4 semesters |
$5,873.20 |
Note: The Graduate Tuition Scholarship Award is a 1 course per semester award of tuition for up to 6 courses or 18 semester credit hours of a graduate degree. See Graduate Tuition Scholarship Award for the criteria for receiving the Award.
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