UT Tyler Grants: Funding Your Success

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grant Program

Federal Pell grants are gift aid sources based on exceptional financial need. These grants are available to undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler who have not earned their first bachelor's or professional degree.

Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2023–24 award year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024).

The amount you get, though, will depend on the following:

• Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
• The cost of attendance (determined by your specific program)
• Your enrollment status.
• Lifetime eligibility

In December 2011, the president signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-74). The new law significantly impacts the federal student aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Public Law 112-74 amended HEA section 401(c)(5) to reduce the duration of a student's eligibility to receive a Federal Pell Grant from 18 semesters (or its equivalent) to 12 semesters (or its equivalent) or equal to 600%. This provision applies to all Federal Pell Grant eligible students effective with the 2012-13 award year. The calculation of the duration of a student's eligibility will include all years of the student's receipt of Federal Pell Grant funding.

Supplemental Grant Programs

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Federal SEOG awards are limited gift resources available to UT Tyler undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, who have not earned their first bachelor's or professional degree.

To qualify for disbursement, undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of six undergraduate credit hours per semester. Annual award amounts range from $400 to $2,000 and are based on the availability of funds.

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

The TPEG program provides limited state financial aid for UT Tyler undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need.

To qualify for disbursement, students must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per semester. Annual award amounts range from $100 to $1,500 and are based on the availability of funds.

Education Affordability Grant (Ed Aff)

UT Tyler provides limited, need-based grant funding of up to $1,500 per semester to assist undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. To qualify for disbursement students must be classified as Texas residents and must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at UT Tyler.

This grant cannot exceed the cost of tuition and fees not covered by other non loan forms of financial assistance.

 

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

This need-based grant is awarded to undergraduates. The grant doesn't have to be repaid. However, if you withdraw from the university or stop attending classes, you may be subject to the university’s repayment policy.

The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the award year but cannot exceed your cost of attendance for that award year. For the 2023–24 award year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), the maximum Federal Pell Grant award will be $7,395.

As required by the Budget Control Act of 2011 (the sequester law), award amounts for any Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant that is first disbursed on or after Oct. 1, 2021, and before Oct. 1, 2022, must be reduced by 5.7 percent from the award amount for which a recipient would otherwise have been entitled. Any Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant that is first disbursed on or after Oct. 1, 2022, and before Oct. 1, 2023, must be reduced by 5.7%. For example:

• For any 2021–22 Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant first disbursed on or after Oct. 1, 2021, and before Oct. 1, 2022, the statutory maximum award amount of $6,495 is reduced by 5.7 percent ($370.21), resulting in a maximum award of $6,124.79.

• For any 2022–23 Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant first disbursed on or after Oct. 1, 2022, and before Oct. 1, 2023, the statutory maximum award amount of $6,895 is reduced by 5.7 percent ($393.01), resulting in a maximum award of $6,501.99.

For more information about the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant please visit studentaid.ed.gov.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if:

• You are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of your Expected Family Contribution, but
• Meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements, and
• Your parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and
• You were under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death.

Continued Eligibility

Students must maintain at least half-time enrollment in most cases, continue to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and continue to demonstrate financial need.

Payment

Money is applied to student account once each semester.

Repayment

This is based on university repayment policy.

 

TEXAS Grant Program

(Priority Date for initial submission of FAFSA is January 15 every year)

The TEXAS Grant program provides limited funding to undergraduate students who are attending a public institution of higher education in Texas, graduated from an accredited high school in Texas, completed the recommended or distinguished high school curriculum or its equivalent, are Texas residents, have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance, have financial need, and are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. For the most up-to-date information on the TEXAS Grant program, visit the College For All Texans website. For initial or renewal year consideration students must submit the complete FAFSA or TASFA (not rejected) by January 15.

High School Diploma Recipients (First Year-First Time Freshmen)

Awards must be made no later than 16 months after the month of high school graduation. Students who meet program requirements may receive a continuation of this award for up to 150 semester credit hours, a maximum of five years or until receipt of the first baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first from the start of the first award year.

At the end of the initial year of the award, students must meet the school’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy to receive the award for the second year. In subsequent years, students must successfully complete at least 24 credit hours, and minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

Associate Degree Recipients (Eligibility Based on Availability of Funds)

When funding is available, students who earned an associate degree from a public or private institution of higher education in Texas may be considered for a Texas Grant Award. The program requires that the college student be a Texas resident, have financial need and be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Within 12 months after the associate degree is received.

Students who meet program requirements based on receipt of an associate degree may receive awards for up to 90 semester credit hours, a maximum of three years from the start of the first award year, or until receipt of the first baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. For renewal of this award, students must complete at least 24 semester credit hours with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

Students with Transfer Eligibility

(Priority date for initial submission of FAFSA is January 15.)

Students transferring TEXAS Grant renewal eligibility from a previous college/university must complete FAFSA or TASFA by January 1 and notify the UT Tyler Office of Financial Aid by the deadlines listed below:

Fall: Oct. 1

Spring: Feb. 15

Awards may be made to students who transfer with at least 24 hours and a minimum 2.5 GPA. These students must have received an initial-year Texas Grant or Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) in fall 2015 or later.

Students enrolled in less than nine semester hours due to complete degree requirements must provide a written request and an official copy of their degree plan.

All transferring TEXAS Grant recipients must self-identify or sign and return the TEXAS Grant Renewal to the One Stop Service Center for review of eligibility. Students will be notified via Patriot email of eligibility.

State Programs Hardship Policy

 

TEACH Grant Program

AT UT Tyler, the TEACH Grant is available to students (junior/senior, post-baccalaureate or graduate) who are accepted for admission to the UT Tyler School of Education. This grant program will assist students who intend to teach full-time for at least four years in high-need subject areas at secondary or elementary schools that serve students from low-income families.

The TEACH Grant provides college financial aid up to $4,000 per academic year for full-time enrollment with a $16,000 undergraduate aggregate limit and $8,000 post-baccalaureate aggregate limit. Award amounts will be prorated for enrollment less than full-time.

Changes that began in 2015-2016: The TEACH Grant Program is subject to an across-the-board budget cut under the sequester. TEACH Grant awards that are subject to the sequester, require a percentage fee reduction to be taken out when the first disbursement happens prior to Oct. 1st of that academic year AND for those whose first disbursement will occur after Oct. 1st, the grant requires a differed percentage fee reduction to be taken out from the award amount for which the student would otherwise have been eligible, not from the Scheduled Award amount of $4,000.

Award Year		Impacted Awards	Statutory Maximum Schedule Award Amount	Percentage Reduction from Statutory Award Amount	Dollar Reduction Amount	Adjusted Maximum Scheduled Award Amount
2022-2023		First disbursed on or after October 1, 2021 AND before October 1, 2022 (FY 22 Sequester)	$4,000	5.70%	$228.00	$3,772
2022-2023		First disbursed on or after October 1, 2022 AND before October 1, 2023 (FY 23 Sequester)	$4,000	5.70%	$228.00	$3,772
2021-2022		First Disbursed on or after October 1, 2020 AND before October 1, 2021	$4,000	5.70%	$236	$3,772
2021-2022		First Disbursed on or after October 1, 2021 AND before October 1, 2022	$4,000	5.70%	$228	$3,772

Visit the official site for additional information on the TEACH Grant Program.

Student Eligibility Requirements

• Complete the FAFSA.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate student in coursework necessary for a career in teaching.
• Have a cumulative UT Tyler or combined grade point average of at least 3.25 at the time of disbursement. New transfer students must have at least a 3.25 cumulative transfer grade point average.
• Complete an Agreement to Serve (ATS) and the TEACH Grant Counseling each year the grant is received.

Please note, if the commitment is not fulfilled, the grant is permanently converted to an unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan with interest calculated back to the date the funds were disbursed.

• Students must also complete exit counseling when enrollment is ceased or less than half time.