Can I afford it?
Where Do I Start?
Your education is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. Knowing what costs to expect and what funding options are available is key to figuring out which college is best for you. College costs should not be a barrier to opportunity. You have options!
UNT offers you an innovative solution to rising college costs with the Eagle Express Tuition Plan. With Eagle Express, you can lock in your total academic costs for four years, earn your bachelor’s degree sooner and save up to $3,000 when you graduate on time.
Financial Aid
Many students receive financial aid to help pay for college. In January of your senior year, you and a parent should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA determines your eligibility to receive aid.
To apply for federal aid (including grants and loans) you need to complete the FAFSA. Some universities may require you to complete additional financial aid forms.
Loans
Many types of loans are available to students and their parents to help pay for college, including federal, state and private loan programs. Borrowing for your education is a serious commitment. Talk to your parents about your options and how you plan on repaying your college loans.
Scholarships
In addition to financial aid, you can apply for scholarships to help cover costs. Merit-based, need-based and athletic-based scholarships are usually available. Check with the college financial aid office for scholarship information. In addition to scholarships awarded by the college you attend, many businesses, churches, foundations and community organizations offer scholarship funding. Your high school counselor and teachers can help you find these scholarships. There’s also some great information at the Generation TX site.
UNT annually awards $330 million in financial aid, including more than $39 million in scholarships. Scholarship and other financial aid information can be found at our Financial Aid website.
Grants
The best news about grants is that they don’t have to be repaid! Your eligibility to receive grants is based on your FAFSA application. There are many types of grants available. Here are a few common ones:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant
- Texas Public Education Grant
Student Employment
Getting a job either on or off campus is another way to afford your education. An added bonus for on-campus jobs is you can walk to work! Most colleges offer student employment for administrative, research and technical tasks. You could work in an office on campus, assist a professor, or work in a residence hall or a campus cafeteria. Check with the college student employment office for details.
About 80 percent of UNT students work while in school. UNT’s Career Center helps 11,500 students to find on-campus and off-campus employment each year. The Student Money Management Center provides workshops and confidential, personalized counseling sessions to help students manage their finances.
