The Office of Student Financial Services understands how important it is for you and your families to know what grant, loan and scholarship resources will be available to you as you make your plans for Fall and Spring semesters. However, we cannot provide you a Fall-Spring financial aid package at this time, as we are in the midst of significant changes both at the federal and state levels. Congress and the Texas Legislature respond to calls for significant cuts in government programs, and therefore have not yet made decisions about funding levels for several financial aid programs — most importantly Pell Grants, TEXAS Grants, Top 10% Scholarships, and B-on-Time Loans.

Unfortunately, this means your financial aid award notification for Fall and Spring semesters could be delayed until as late as July 1, after Congress and the Texas Legislature make funding decisions.

If you plan to attend Summer school, we expect to be able to provide you with a Summer award estimate in April. This is because Summer financial aid is derived from monies allocated for the current academic year.

We are working very hard to get resolution on these important financial aid programs. Be assured that if decisions affecting your financial aid occur, we will provide you with revised information as it becomes available. We are committed to your success as a student and will do everything we can to provide you resources to support your enrollment.

Please feel free to contact our office if you have questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Tom Melecki, PhD
Director of Student Financial Services