Money Matters
Emerald Eagle Scholars Program
This student success program allows talented undergraduate students from families with adjusted gross incomes below $40,000 to earn bachelor's degrees without the cost of tuition and fees getting in the way.
- Learn more about the Emerald Eagle Scholars Program >>
- Meet some of our Emerald Eagle Scholars and watch their videos to learn what being an Emerald Eagle Scholar has meant to them.
Students want to know that a UNT degree will help them succeed. Ninety-seven percent of UNT's recent graduates are employed or attending a professional or graduate school. While our cost is lower than some other state universities, UNT graduates' average pay is similar to that of graduates from more expensive colleges.
Most programs offer hands-on experience in your field before graduation. Internships provide invaluable training and a head start on your career. UNT's nationally accredited Cooperative Education program provides students with paid, supervised positions related to their field of study, often for several semesters. Some students even receive academic credit for their work and permanent job offers after graduation.
When you're nearing completion of your bachelor's degree, job placement services are available to help you find a full-time job. The Career Center offers one-on-one advising, web-based job listings and on-campus interviews with employers. Also, Dallas is one of the 10 best cities in the country for college graduates seeking entry-level jobs.
UNT graduates work at top corporations, including American Airlines, EDS, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Federal Express, Fidelity, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, Southwest Airlines, Target and Texas Instruments.
Did you know that most college graduates earn about $1 million more in their lifetime - about $23,000 more per year - than people without a bachelor's degree?
If you want to graduate faster and start earning sooner, take advantage of UNT's Timely Graduation Tuition Program. As a full-time* undergraduate student you will pay about the same tuition/fee rate regardless of how many hours you take. You can graduate earlier without paying much more.
Take more classes, save money now and earn more money sooner - sounds good, doesn't it? Plan now to graduate in four years by taking 15 hours per semester. Learn more about UNT's tuition rates.
* Enrolled in 12 or more semester credit hours
Scholarships, grants and other financial aid programs are available to students who need financial help to pursue their education. Scholarships are funds from various sources that do not have to be repaid. Grants are federal, state and institutional funds typically awarded based on financial need, with no repayment required. Loans are also available to help you pay for college.
About 65 percent of UNT students receive financial aid totaling $211.4 million annually. More than $19 million in scholarships is awarded each year at UNT. The Emerald Eagle Scholars Program also is available to students whose family's adjusted gross income does not exceed $40,000.
Student employment is available, including more than 3,000 on-campus jobs and many more off campus.
If you find that you need a little help handling your finances, UNT's award-winning Student Money Management Center provides workshops and confidential counseling sessions.
