MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Am I eligible for financial aid?

You may be eligible if you meet the following minimum qualifications:

• you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
• are admitted to a degree seeking program at UTPA;
• are admitted to a qualified post-baccalaureate or graduate program leading to a degree/certificate;
• have turned in documents requested by the Financial Aid Office;
• are not in default on any prior student loan or do not owe a repayment on any Title IV financial aid; and
• are enrolled in the required number of hours for whatever aid program is available.

A non-citizen, who is a permanent resident, is eligible for financial aid. You should make sure that you have the proper documentation, such as, a resident alien card, since the FAFSA application requires that the number be listed. If you are on a temporary or student visa, you will not be eligible for federal student aid.

Refer to the student eligibility criteria listed on the front of the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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