Housing Scholarship

Housing Scholarship OPTION #1 for First Time in College (FTIC) Students

As a student who plans to attend UTA beginning in the summer 2027 or fall 2027, you may be eligible to receive a UTA Housing Scholarship!

Scholarship Description:

The UTA Housing Scholarship has been initiated by the UT Arlington President, to assist students who are entering college for the first time at UTA. The UTA Housing Scholarship provides a one-time scholarship toward the cost of a UTA residence hall. This award is payable for up to $1,500 for the upcoming academic year ($750 for Fall 27 and $750 for Spring 28).

Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet all the following requirements.

  • You must be classified as First Time in College (FTIC) Student at UTA entering in summer 2027 or fall 2027.
  • You must apply for a residence hall space between October 1 and March 1, 2027.
  • You must complete a valid housing contract for a UTA residence hall space for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2027 semesters by the priority housing contract completion deadline of March 1, 2027.
  • You must have completed 2027-28 FAFSA by March1, 2027, including any additional requested documentation.
  • You must formally accept your offer of Admission to UT Arlington by March 1, 2027.
  • You must live in a UTA residence hall space for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters.
  • You must maintain full-time (12+ hours) enrollment for both the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters.
  • You must remain in good standing with UTA during the period of your scholarship award.

Award Determination:

Students who meet the eligibility requirements above will be automatically considered for scholarship award. The number of scholarship awards is limited. Scholarships are awarded until the allotted funds for the year are expended. Review of housing scholarships will occur between March 2, and March 15, 2027.

Award Notification:

Students who are awarded a housing scholarship will be notified by text and email after March 15, 2027.

To take advantage of this offer, students are encouraged to apply for housing without delay.

For additional info about living on campus, visit www.uta.edu/housing.
To apply for a residence hall space, visit https://www.uta.edu/housing/apply.


Housing Scholarship OPTION #2 for First Time in College (FTIC) Students

As a student who plans to attend UTA beginning in the summer 2027 or fall 2027, you may be eligible to receive a UTA Housing Scholarship!

Scholarship Description:

The UTA Housing Scholarship has been initiated by the Vice President of Student Affairs, to assist students who are entering college for the first time at UTA. The UTA Housing Scholarship provides a one-time scholarship toward the cost of a UTA residence hall. This award is payable for up to $7,450 for the upcoming academic year ($3725 for Fall 27 and $3725 for Spring 28).

Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet all the following requirements.

  • You must be classified as First Time in College (FTIC) Student at UTA entering in summer 2027 or fall 2027.
  • You must apply for a residence hall space between October 1 and March 1, 2027.
  • You must complete a valid housing contract for a UTA residence hall space for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2027 semesters by the priority housing contract completion deadline of March 1, 2027.
  • You must have completed 2027-28 FAFSA by March1, 2027, including any additional requested documentation.
  • You must complete all scholarship requirements in MavScholar Shop by March 1,2027.
  • You must formally accept your offer of Admission to UT Arlington by March 1, 2027.
  • You must live in an Residential Learning Community for the 2027-2028 Academic Year.
  • You must live in a UTA residence hall space for the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters.
  • You must maintain full-time (12+ hours) enrollment for both the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters.
  • You must remain in good standing with UTA during the period of your scholarship award.

Award Determination:

Students who complete the requirements outlined above will be considered for a scholarship award based on a weighted evaluation of financial need, essay quality, and participation in the Residential Learning Community (RLC). The number of scholarship awards is limited. Scholarships are awarded until the allotted funds for the year are expended. Review of housing scholarships will occur between March 1, 2027, and March 15, 2027.

Award Notification:

Students who are awarded a housing scholarship will be notified by text and email after March 16, 2027. To take advantage of this offer, students are encouraged to apply for housing without delay.

For additional info about living on campus, visit www.uta.edu/housing.
To apply for a residence hall space, visit https://www.uta.edu/housing/apply.