Hey, I'm a junior trying to figure out my financial situation for college. Does anyone have experience with financial aid at UT Dallas? How generous are they? Thanks in advance!
Hello there! While every student’s financial aid package may vary depending on individual circumstances, it can be helpful to consider some general facts about UT Dallas’s financial aid offerings.
Firstly, it's important to know that UT Dallas is not a need-blind university but is rather need-aware. This means that your ability to pay may factor into your admissions decision, unlike need-blind schools.
As for your specific question about financial aid, UT Dallas is known for its Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) program, which offers multiple award levels to incoming first-year students. The highest level of the AES program covers full tuition plus a stipend for course materials. It's a highly competitive program, and the criteria for selection include GPA, SAT/ACT scores, class rank, and other factors.
You should definitely fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well. This can open up opportunities for federal grants and loans. Moreover, keep in mind that UT Dallas, like all schools, has a net price calculator on their website, which can provide you with an estimate of what your aid package might look like.
Hope this gives you some starting points to consider. Good luck!
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.