Financial Aid and Non-UT Scholarships
What is a Non-UT Scholarship?
- A Non-UT Scholarship may also be referred to as a private or an outside scholarship.
- These awards are typically earned after submitting an application and/or essay to a donor not affiliated with UT Austin.
- It is imperative that Non-UT Scholarships are reported to the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) as they are considered an outside resource to be included in the financial aid package. Students will be notified if their Non-UT Scholarship causes a revision to their financial aid.
How are Non-UT Scholarships processed?
- The majority of these scholarships are disbursed through OSFS. In most cases, scholarship donors will send a check directly to OSFS for processing, but not always.
My Check is Made Payable to Me Only — How will it be processed?
- If a donor sends a scholarship check directly to you and it is payable to you only, you do not need to send it to OSFS for endorsement.
- Important! Although we do not require you to forward your check to OSFS, you are still responsible for reporting receipt of your scholarship to our office immediately.
My Check is Made Payable to UT Austin or Co-Payable to Me AND UT Austin —
How will it be processed?
- Endorse the back of the check.
- Write your UT EID on the face of the check.
- Forward it immediately (either in person or by mail) to OSFS.
- Your assigned financial aid counselor will notify you in the event that a revision of your financial aid is needed.
Drop off your check in person by handing it
to a financial aid counselor at the front counter in our office.
Mail your check if you are not able to drop
it off in person. Don't forget to endorse the check
and include your UT EID. Failure to do so will delay the processing
of your check until you visit the office to sign it in person.
Mailing Address for Scholarships:
Attention: General Accounting
Office of Student Financial Services
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box 7758, UT Station
Austin, TX 78713-7758
Office of Student Financial Services
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box 7758, UT Station
Austin, TX 78713-7758
Can I pay my Tuition and Fee Bill with my Non-UT Scholarship?
Tuition and Fee bills may only be paid by Non-UT Scholarships if:
- The scholarship, combined with other available financial aid, will cover your entire bill
- AND
- OSFS has received the Non-UT Scholarship check and the check has been posted to your financial aid awards.
If my Tuition and Fee Bill is paid before my Non-UT Scholarship check is processed
will I be reimbursed?
Before disbursing funds, OSFS will apply your check to your outstanding UT debt (tuition,
on-campus housing). If you have no outstanding debt, OSFS will either issue you a paper
check or, if you have designated a bank
with Student Accounts Receivable,
by direct deposit.
My Donor Requests Proof of Enrollment — How do I obtain that Information?
Some private donors may want to verify your enrollment at UT Austin prior to
releasing your check.
- For un-official proof of enrollment, print your fee bill straight from My Tuition Bill in UT Direct.
- For official proof of enrollment, contact the Certification section of the Office of the Registrar.