Financing your college education requires budgeting and careful planning for you and perhaps for your parents. Although our costs are kept low at the University of North Texas because of state assistance, many students still need help financing their education.

Financial aidMoney provided to the student and the family to help them pay for the student's education. Major forms of financial aid include gift aid (grants and scholarships) and self help aid (loans and work). makes it possible for thousands of students to attend UNT. The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office annually awards $285 million in financial aid, including more than $22 million in scholarships. About 72 percent of our students receive financial aid and scholarships. In fact, nearly all students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)The FAFSA is used to apply for Pell Grants and all other aid. Complete your FAFSA via web at www.fafsa.gov . As the name suggests, no fee is charged to file a FAFSA. Follow the directions carefully to ensure proper and efficient processing. can receive some type of financial assistance.

Financial aid awards are funded and regulated by state and federal governments, so applying for and receiving financial aid is complex. It takes time, patience and effort on your part to submit information by our priority dates and to understand the step-by-step process.

Financial Aid Eligibility

View an eligibility checklist in order to apply for federal financial aid (grants, work-study, loans).

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Learn how to apply for financial aid through our step-by-step application process.

When to Apply for Financial Aid

Read important priority dates and deadlines.

Types of Financial Aid

Visit the sections on grants, work-study, and loans to learn more about these different types of financial aid. 

Determining Financial NeedThe difference between the COA and the EFC is the student's financial need - the gap between the cost of attending the school and the student's resources. The financial aid package is based on the amount of financial need. The process of determining a student's need is known as need analysis. 

Learn how financial need is deternined.  

Renewing Financial Aid

You must apply each year. Changes in federal regulations, educational costs and your family circumstances make it necessary to evaluate your eligibility each year. To continue your eligibility, you also must meet satisfactory academic progressA student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to continue to receive financial aid. Students must maintain a certain qualitative standard (i.e. cumulative GPA) in addition to maintaining a quantitative standard (i.e. successfully completing a required number of credit hours). Students must also complete their degree or certificate program within a maximum timeframe, which may vary according to the student’s status and program. If a student does not maintain the required standards, the student may lose their financial aid eligibility. guidelines. You may complete a renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early as Jan. 2 of each year.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor

Students can visit our office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Inquiries can also be made by calling 940-565-2302 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The application process is complicated and every question is valid, so don't hesitate to call or visit Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.