Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:
What is Cost of Attendance (COA)?
Q2:
What is UT Austin's Cost of Attendance (COA)?
Q3:
How do UT Austin costs compare with other colleges and universities?
Q4:
How much is tuition per credit hour?
Q5:
How is aid calculated?
Q6:
What can do if I have special expenses or circumstances that have not been considered?
Q1:
How do I apply for financial aid?
Q2:
Do I need to fill out the FAFSA every year to apply for financial aid?
Q3:
What is a "Priority Date" and why should I care?
Q4:
My family hasn't filed our taxes yet and the priority deadline is approaching,
what should I do?
Q5:
Which parent do I include on the FAFSA if my parents are divorced?
Q6:
How do I file as independent? My parents no longer claim me on their taxes.
Q1:
My family makes a lot of money. Will I still qualify for financial aid?
Q2:
What GPA do I need to remain eligible for aid?
Q3:
What happens if my GPA is below the required average?
Q4:
What is the required summer enrollment?
Q5:
I already have a degree but I am re-enrolling for a second bachelor’s degree/teacher's certification/pre-requisites for grad school. How can I get aid?
Q1:
How do I apply for scholarships at The University of Texas at Austin?
Q2:
How do I qualify for grants?
Q3:
How can I receive a Be-On-Time loan or a TEXAS grant?
Q4:
How do I apply for a College Access Loan?
Q5:
What is the main difference between a Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loan?
Q6:
How do my parents apply for a PLUS loan?
Q7:
My parents were denied for the PLUS loan. What can I do?
Q1:
Where can I find the status on my enrollment deposit waiver?
Q2:
Your office is asking for tax returns and other verification forms. Did I do something wrong?
Q3:
How long does it take to complete verification once you receive my submitted documents?
Q4:
When will I receive my FAN?
Q5:
Will accepting my FAN now affect my future aid?
Q1:
When are funds disbursed?
Q2:
Can I receive financial aid to live off campus?
Q3:
How can I use my financial aid to buy my books?
Q4:
How can I pay my tuition bill using financial aid?
Q5:
How do I know my classes will not be dropped?
Q6:
My financial aid isn't ready yet and my tuition is due. What should I do?
Q7:
How can I get my aid reinstated?

