by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
What amount of UT Tyler financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$9,085.00 is the typical The University of Texas at Tyler’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 80% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at The University of Texas at Tyler.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by The University of Texas at Tyler.
49% of incoming freshmen (405 total) were awarded scholarships at The University of Texas at Tyler, averaging $5,681.00 a piece. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 37% of freshmen (308 total) received a federal grant, for about $4,994.00 a person.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 14.72% | $13,518.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.15% | $12,723.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.76% | $8,565.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.99% | $3,455.00 |
| Income 110k + | 5.11% | $2,295.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
573 UT Tyler undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 80% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $9,085.00.
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