Student Services

Financial Aid - How to Apply

 

The Financial Aid Process

Step 1: Complete Applications

  • Apply for scholarships as early as possible.
  • Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • The Renewal FAFSA is available for those who applied the previous year.
  • The school code for UT Health Science Center at San Antonio is 003659.
  • You must submit a completed FAFSA in order for your student to be considered for all federal/state grants and student loans.

Step 2: Processing FAFSA Information

Upon receipt of your FAFSA information from the US Department of Education, we will:

  • Notify student of her/his financial aid eligibility for the academic year or
  • Request additional documentation. All requested documents must be received by the Department of Student Financial Aid before aid can be processed.

Step 3: Awarding Process

Federal & State Aid

  • All awarding is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be notified of their award through their current home address account via the Financial Aid Offer Letter. Once admitted, the students can check their financial aid status from the HSC Portal (also referred to as Student Self Service).

Scholarships

  • If a student receives a scholarship, the student may be notified separately from her/his awarded federal & state aid. If the student has received scholarships from outside sources, all of those must be reported to the Department of Financial Aid on the Financial Aid Offer Letter.

Step 4: Accept/Reject Aid

When you receive notice that you have been awarded financial aid, you need to accept/reject the aid and return the Financial Aid Offer Letter.

 

Step 5: Other Financial Aid

If you are in need of additional financial aid, the following options are available.

  • Graduate PLUS Loan
  • Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
  • Health Education Loan Program
  • College Access Loan
  • Alternative Loans

If there are any questions about your student's financial aid offer, any of the programs available, or if you need further assistance in finding a financial solution to pay for college expenses, please contact our office to meet with a financial aid advisor.

 
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