How Do I Pay For College

Undergraduate
(Freshmen, Transfers, Veterans, International, Former)

1. First find out if you qualify for federal or state financial aid. Request a Federal Financial Aid Applicationonline. Yes, it'll take some effort to complete all that paperwork---but it pays off!
   • You may be eligible for the TEXAS grant. It includes special funding for students that have received Associate degrees.
2. Apply for a scholarship.
3. Get an on- or off -campus job. Login to Jobs 4 Kats to view job opportunities.
4. Contact your academic department for internship opportunities.

Graduate

1. Request and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. Apply for a scholarship.  Also, contact your department about other scholarships opportunities.
3. Contact your department about teaching and research assistantships.
4. If you are completing a degree to teach in the following areas and are planning to teach in a school that serves low-income students, apply for the TEACH Grant:
   1. Bilingual Education and English Language Acquisition
   2. Foreign Language
   3. Mathematics
   4. Reading Specialist
   5. Science
   6. Special Education
5. Research and apply for nationally competitive fellowships.

Helpful Links

• Tuition & Cost
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Request a Federal Financial Aid Application
• TEXAS grant
• Career Services