Outreach
The Financial Aid & Scholarships "Outreach Calendar" link, located on the right side of this page, lists times and locations that our counselors will be holding FAFSA Workshops or making financial aid presentations.
IMPORTANT FAFSA updates Due to Regulation Changes
The 2012-2013 FAFSA encourages students and their parents to import tax information from the IRS. The IRS Data Retrieval saves time and eliminates the probability of being chosen for verification. Those who do not elect to utilize the automatic retrieval will be selected for Verification. For Eligiblilty, Advantages and additional information, read on...
Transfer Students Financial Aid & Scholarships Instructions
Refunds - When you can expect your refund.
Semester Loan Application
To proceed, you MUST be on an installment plan.
Undergraduate Admissions
will be hosting a live chat
Thursday, May 17th, 4:00-7:00 pm.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is intended for incoming freshman as a means of estimating the amount of aid they will receive. Actual amounts may vary based on application date and availability of funds.
Banner Self Service Options
Have you applied for Fall 2011/Spring 2012 aid? You can check the status of your aid using one of the options below. An application must have been received by Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate Programs in order to access either option.
- Banner Self Service Via My Sam:
- Click on Campus Resources;
- Banner Self Service;
- Financial Aid;
- Eligibility. This will display any outstanding requirements.
- Banner Self Service Via Sam WEB:
Be sure to use your Preferred Login. New students must have created a computer account.
- Click on Financial Aid;
- Banner Self Service;
- Financial Aid;
- Eligibility. This will display any outstanding requirements.
Need additional help on accepting and processing your aid?
Informational video (with sound)
Informational PDF (with typed wording)
Are you a Work Study student?
- View our Employment Opportunities
- For more complete job descriptions and application instructions, go to Jobs for Kats. Tip: To search for details on a specific job, use the job ID number listed.
Students who are interested in a listed employment opportunity and have an aid package that does not include work study may contact a Financial Aid Counselor for an eligibility review.
Apply for Scholarships in ScholarX!
New Grant Program TEACH Grant!
Check out Bearkat Promise!
Contact US:
The Financial Aid & Scholarships office is located on the 2nd floor of the Estill Building, and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with the exception of University holidays. Please feel free to visit us with questions, or call us at 936-294-1774. The University's toll free number is 866-232-7528. Ask for our department.
