About - Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid - The University of Texas at Austin

Making a UT Austin education possible

UT Austin is committed to enrolling and graduating the most talented Texas students by offering competitive recruitment and scholarship packages that make the university an option for high-potential students, regardless of income. Our commitment to affordability means making it possible for students to take full advantage of all that the university has to offer, in four-years, to reduce student costs and debt.

Financial Aid Questions

Students, contact Texas One Stop>/a> for your questions about financial aid, scholarships, and loans. Texas One Stop is located on the ground floor of Main (the Tower). Please note that wearing a protective face mask and scheduling an appointment are required to visit Texas One Stop. If you’re not able to visit in person, you can still call Texas One Stop at (512) 232-6988 or email at onestop@utexas.edu for assistance.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

We are the official office overseeing federal grants and loans, federal and state Work-Study, state grants, Texas Advance Commitment, and outside scholarships. Our knowledgeable and accessible staff provide comprehensive information to students, their families, faculty and staff in a timely manner.

Compliance and Collaboration

We are the leading experts in scholarships and financial aid, ensuring compliance to federal and state regulations. We work with colleges and schools to determine aid, provide training, and support university goals.

Student Support

As student champions (for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students), we provide financial aid to help as many students and families as possible. We support students by assisting them in understanding their financial aid awards, one-on-one financial wellness sessions, financial literacy workshops, and understanding and applying for state and federal Work-Study opportunities.

Financial Wellness

Texas Financial Wellness is a campus-wide financial literacy program that offers money management events, training, and one-on-one financial coaching to all UT students, both financial aid and non-financial aid recipients.
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News, Tips & Reminders

Timing for Financial Aid and Your Tuition Bill
With the Fall 2020 semester starting soon, the university wants to help students complete the financial aid process so they can pay their tuition on time (by August 14 at 5 p.m.!) and secure their Fall 2020 classes.
Reduction in Income Appeal Form Available
The university recognizes that students and their families may be experiencing new or increased financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
When to Expect Your Financial Aid Offer for the 2020–21 Academic Year
The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid has begun sending out Financial Aid Notifications (FANs) for the 2020–21 school year this spring.