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We’re here to help guide you through the financial aid application process.

1. Submit your FAFSA

   To be considered for financial aid every year, you’ll need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). You can submit the application online at fafsa.gov.

   UT’s school code: 003658

   List UT’s school code so we can review your FAFSA information and determine your financial aid eligibility.

   FAFSA

   Am I eligible to receive financial aid?

   To qualify for most financial aid, an applicant must:

   • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-U.S. citizen.
   • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student.
   • Be enrolled at least half time (for most financial aid funds).
   • Maintain satisfactory academic progress.

   Is there a deadline to submit my FAFSA?

   We encourage students to submit their FAFSA by March 15 so that they can be considered for all forms of financial aid. You can still submit the FAFSA after March 15, but some financial aid might not be available.

   I submitted my FAFSA. Now what?

   Once your FAFSA is submitted, you’ll receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) from the Department of Education. Carefully review this to make sure that all the information is accurate; UT will receive the same information. After your FSS is processed, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will determine your aid eligibility and send you an email notifying you of your financial aid offer (scroll down to Step 5).

   Should I complete the FAFSA or TASFA?

   Students who do not complete a FAFSA may complete a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to be considered for state financial aid programs. Remember that failing to fill out a FAFSA means that you will not be considered for any federal financial aid programs. If you complete the FAFSA, you should not complete a TASFA. State financial aid programs require that you are a Texas resident. For more information please visit the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.

   Can a non‑U.S. citizen qualify for state financial aid?

   No, not all non‑U.S. citizens qualify automatically. However, some non‑citizens may be eligible if they meet both:

   • Texas residency requirements.
   • Lawful presence in the U.S.

   Eligible students who cannot submit the FAFSA may apply for aid using the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).

   Submitting the TASFA:

   The online TASFA is preferred. If submitting a paper TASFA:

   • Include your UT EID at the top.
   • Drop it off at Texas One Stop (Main Building – MAI) or mail it to:
     The University of Texas at Austin
     Attn: Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
     1616 Guadalupe, Mail Stop E3700
     Austin, TX 78701

   UT Austin will review all applications to determine residency and eligibility. Students classified as non-residents who are not eligible for the FASFA are only eligible for non-resident awards, just like all other non-resident students.

2. Apply for Scholarships

   Incoming students: Apply for admission to UT using the Common App application by December 1. There is no separate scholarship application; scholarship-specific questions will be available through MyStatus. Refer to the Office of Admissions website for additional information.

   Incoming students who do not submit a FAFSA will still be considered for scholarships that do not require financial need. You are encouraged to submit a FAFSA to be considered for the widest range of scholarships.

   Continuing students: Apply for scholarships using the Continuing & Transfer Student Scholarship Application by March 15. The application opens in November every year and will be available on the Longhorn Awards and Student Scholarships Opportunities (LASSO) portal.

   Scholarships

3. My Financial Aid

   Use the My Financial Aid portal to view your financial aid award, check the status of your financial aid and review any outstanding requirements that may prevent you from receiving your aid.

   My Financial Aid

4. Verification

   After you have submitted your FAFSA, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid may request more information to complete your financial aid application. Requests to complete any additional documents needed as part of the verification process will come through the My Financial Aid portal.

   About Verification

5. Receive Award Notification

   If you are offered financial aid, you will receive an email notifying you and directing you to the My Financial Aid portal, where you will have an opportunity to review your aid package. Financial aid awards will be offered on an ongoing basis, beginning in the spring for the upcoming school year.

6. Special Situations

   We understand that situations can change after the FAFSA has been submitted. If a special situation arises, follow the link to learn more about your options.

   Special Situations Form

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