Frequently asked questions
Deadlines
Please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships for all FAFSA Information.
Students who apply after the deadlines may receive a financial aid offer but will not be considered for T3 Last Dollar Scholarship.
Common Eligibility Questions
Yes. Students must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant (FAFSA filers) and all students must be Texas Grant eligible and have family income of $85,000 or less.
Yes. If you are a SB 1528 student, you must complete the Texas Affidavit and upload a notarized Affidavit to the Residency Secure Upload.
International students are not eligible.
No. UTA’s T3 Last Dollar Scholarship only applies during the fall and spring semesters. Students that attend summer session may be offered other types of financial aid on a limited basis.
No. Students must enroll full-time in the fall semester following their high school graduation or associate degree completion.
No. T3 Last Dollar Scholarships are only for students pursuing their degree at UTA.
No. Students enter the T3 program their first semester at UTA. If they don’t qualify at the time of initial enrollment, they cannot pick it up the next year and so on.
Financial Aid Offer
Students will receive a hard-copy letter in the mail. They will also receive an email to their UTA email address. If you did not receive the congratulatory letter by May 30, you did not qualify for the T3 Last Dollar Scholarship. Often this is due to missed deadlines or not meeting the income or PELL grant eligibility requirements. There is no appeal process.
You won’t find a specific award called a “T3 Scholarship” on your financial aid offer. As a T3 Scholar, you will be awarded enough grants to cover tuition only, up to approximately $12,000 per year (2022-23). These grants may be a combination of federal, state, or UTA funds.
No. The T3 Last Dollar Scholarship is equal to your tuition only. You may use other types of aid (payment plans, loans, private scholarships) to pay for additional college expenses.
- Continue to meet all eligibility requirements and deadlines each year.
- Maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average
- Complete at least 24 credit hours each year for the fall and spring semesters combined
If you have any questions regarding the renewal requirements, please contact the UTA Office of Financial Aid.
General Questions
No. Students must meet UTA’s T3 admission and financial aid deadlines, and financial eligibility requirements. Students must have completed an associate degree prior to UTA enrollment. If a student lost eligibility while enrolled at TCC, the student ceases to be eligible and is not reinstated by UTA. It is recommended that you stay in close contact with UTA’s admission staff at utat3@uta.edu.
Spring transfers are not guaranteed to receive the T3 Last Dollar Scholarship due to fund availability. Spring transfers are still encouraged to apply for admissions and may qualify for other types of financial aid based on FAFSA or TASFA eligibility. It is recommended that eligible scholars with an associate degree apply for the fall semester.
The T3 Last Dollar Scholarship does not transfer between the 4-year partner institutions.