Be at least 24 by December 31^st of the year of your application
Be a graduate student
Be married as of the date of completion of the FAFSA
Have children who receive more than half of their support from student
Have dependents(other than your children or spouse) who live with student and who receive more than half of their support from student at the time the FAFSA is completed through June 30^th of the next year
Both parents are deceased/or student was (until age 18) a ward/dependent of the court
Be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

NOTE: EVEN IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT, YOU MUST PROVIDE PARENT’S INFORMATION ON THE FAFSA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

What does financial aid include?

Loans
Grants
Scholarships
Federal Work-Study

Why would I apply for financial aid?

To pay for tuition/fees, books/supplies, and living expenses
To supplement income to pay expenses

Where do I apply for financial aid?

The office is in Old Red, room 1.206
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Enrollment Services Specialists are available to assist you during these times
The phone number is (409) 772-1215
The website is https://sisweb.utmb.edu/sp/utmb/student

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID (GENERAL QUESTIONS)

The website to file the Free Application fro Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is www.fafsa.ed.gov

When do I apply for aid?

Applications for upcoming years are available every January
Contact your financial aid counselor for specific instructions and deadlines

How do I get my money once I have completed the application process?

Tuition payments are deducted from your loan
The balance is mailed or directly deposited to your bank account, per your instructions to us
All future disbursements will either be mailed to you or directly deposited into your bank account (depending on how you want it!) according to the dates on your award letter

What is the average cost of attendance?

	Tuition & Fees:	$3,549
	Books & Supplies:	$1,365
	Living Expenses:	$17,838
	Total:	$22,752

What percent of students receive financial aid and what is the average amount per student?

Approximately 76% of Allied Health students receive on average about $19,401 per student.

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP	CRITERIA	AMOUNT	NOMINATED BY	NOMINATIONS OPEN	DEADLINE
SHP ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP (DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS & DEAN'S ACADEMIC COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS	FINANCIAL NEED; ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT	$ 200 - $250	SELF	JUNE 1ST	SUMMER
SPENCE CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP (DEAN SHP)	ACADEMICS, ETHICS, FINANCIAL NEED (ONE SCHOLARSHIP ANNUALLY; CAMPUS WIDE)	$1,400	SAC	JANUARY 1ST	MARCH 1ST
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS	FULL TIME STUDENT, COMPLETED 15 HRS; ELIGIBLE & APPLIED FOR FINANCIAL AID; PARTICIPATION IN ALUMNI ACTIVITIES.	3 at $200	SELF with RECOMMENDATION LETTER	OPEN	JULY 1ST
TSAHP SCHOLARSHIPS	PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE; POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE GROWTH; MIN 24 SEM. HRS; GPA 3.0	2 at $300	FACULTY	MAY 1ST	AUGUST
A.J. RODRIGUEZ SCHOLARSHIP	LEADERSHIP; SERVICE ACTIVITIES	$500	ANY	MARCH 15TH	MARCH
JOHN G. BRUNH AWARD FOR PROFESSIONALISM	CREATIVITY; ENERGY; HUMANITY	$1,000	FACULTY; CLINICIANS; PATIENTS	APRIL 1ST	JUNE 1ST
LISA LEONARD SCHOLARSHIP	TOP 10% OF SHP STUDENTS INVITED; WRITE NARRATIVE, INTERVIEW	$250	SAC	JUNE 30TH	SEPTEMBER 10TH
DEAN'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP	FINANCIAL NEED; GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING	$250	SELF; DEPARTMENT	JUNE 1ST	AUGUST 1ST
GALVESTON NOON BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION	UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING; FINANCIAL NEED; FOCUSED CAREER PLAN	$250	SELF	JANUARY 1ST	MARCH 10TH
GALVESTON NOON OPTIMIST CLUB	GRADUATE ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS; SPECIALIZING IN GERONTOLOGY; ELIGIBLE TO BE FULL-TIME REGULAR M.S. DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS.	$200	ADVISOR	?	?
American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF) Education Recognition Award (based on academic performance)	1. Second year student, 2. GPA 3.0 or better, 3. 6 copies of an original referenced paper, 4. letters of recommendation from Program Director or senior faculty, and medical director or other physician instructor.	$1,000	SELF	APRIL 1ST	JUNE 30TH
Morton B. Duggan, Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award (*Note - nominees accepted from all states, with preference given to candidates from Georgia and South Carolina.)	1. GPA 3.0 or better, 2. 6 copies of an original referenced paper, 3. letters of recommendation from Program Director or senior faculty, and medical director or other physician instructor.	$1,000	SELF	APRIL 1ST	JUNE 30TH
Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award	1. Must be of minority origin, 2. GPA 3.0 or better, 3. 6 copies of an original referenced paper, 4. letters of recommendation from Program Director or senior faculty, and medical director or other physician instructor.	$1,000	Prefer that nominations be made by the program, but a student may initiate a request	APRIL 1ST	JUNE 30TH
Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award	1. Third or fourth year student, 2. GPA 3.0 or better, 3. 6 copies of an original referenced paper, 4. 6 copies of an essay, 5. letters of recommendation from Program Director or senior faculty, and medical director or other physician instructor	$2,500	SELF	APRIL 1ST	JUNE 30TH
Texas Society for Respiratory Care Scholarships
TSRC Need Scholarship	1. TSRC member, 2. GPA 2.0 or better, 3. letter of recommendation from the program director, 4. completed statement of need, 5. an original paper on some aspect of respiratory care	$250	SELF		MAY 15TH
TSRC Academic Scholarship	1. TSRC member, 2. GPA 3.0 or better, 3. letter of recommendation from program director, 4. an original paper on some aspect of respiratory care	$250	SELF		MAY 15TH
TSRC Post A.D. (career ladder students)	1. TSRC member, 2. GPA 2.5 or better, 3. an original paper on some aspect of respiratory care	$250	SELF		MAY 15TH