72%
students receive financial aid
At UTSA, we’re committed to providing a top-tier education at an affordable cost, so you can meet your educational and career goals.
$300M
financial aid awarded yearly
450+
scholarship opportunities
Where to Start
Explore our Financial Resources
Learn more about applying for scholarships and taking advantage of UTSA’s Bold Promise program.
Calculate your Net Price
The Net Price Calculator is a great tool to show you potential costs and help make attending UTSA a reality.
Submit your Financial Aid Application
Your Financial Aid application can open doors to various grants, scholarships, and low-interest federal loans, making higher education more affordable.
Pro Tip – Know your Deadlines!
Remember December 1 for our Top and Terry Scholarship and January 15 for UTSA General Scholarship and February 15 for Financial Aid priority and Bold Promise. Each have additional information you want to be aware of.
>> More on Deadlines
Resources for Financial Support
Scholarships and resources for financial support play a pivotal role in making education more accessible and affordable for students.
Scholarship Hub
UTSA offers a variety of scholarships through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, funded by the university, donors, and academic departments. To simplify the process, UTSA has created the Scholarship Hub, where you can review eligibility requirements and award amounts and apply for most scholarships with a single application. Once you have a myUTSA Account ID and passphrase, you can complete the Scholarship Hub General Application. After admission, you’ll be eligible to apply for additional scholarships (note: some may require an additional application).
Bold Promise Program & Merit-Based Scholarships
Bold Promise
If you’re a freshman who meets the Bold Promise criteria, you could have your full tuition and mandatory fees 100% covered for eight consecutive fall/spring semesters – that’s four years of free education! If you meet the requirements and are admitted to UTSA, you are automatically considered – no extra application necessary!
Distinguished Presidential Scholarship
This is a merit-based scholarship, meaning you could be granted anywhere from $500 to $5,000 per year based solely on your academic achievement! Like the Bold Promise program, students who qualify will be automatically considered after admission.
Distinguished Transfer Scholarship
Are you a transfer student who excelled academically at your previous school? You might qualify for this scholarship, which is based on academic merit. This scholarship can grant you up to $1,500 per semester for four consecutive semesters. If you meet the requirements, you will be automatically considered after you are admitted.
Terry Scholars® and Top Scholars Programs
Net Price Calculator
Did you know UTSA has a Net Price Calculator designed to help you and your family estimate the net price of higher education? The calculator provides you with the following estimates:
- direct and indirect costs of attendance
- total funds needed to attend for the academic year
- financial aid offer that includes scholarships, grants and work study (don’t forget this is just an estimation!)
This calculator is a great tool to show you potential costs and help make attending UTSA a reality!
Submit Your Financial Aid Application
Your first step to applying for aid at UTSA is to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) if you’re a non-citizen Texas resident.
By submitting your FAFSA, you’ll be considered for several forms of aid such as:
- Federal Grants: This is gifted money you don’t have to pay back.
- Federal Loans: This is money you borrow from the government that you will have to pay back after graduation with interest.
- Work-Study: This is money you earn by working a job on campus.
If you complete your FAFSA or TASFA and get admitted to UTSA before the priority deadline, you can automatically be considered for Bold Promise and some specific aid opportunities.