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TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
the federal, state, and institutional level. Financial aid is awarded based on the information you provided on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Assistance (TASFA). Award packages can consist of scholarships, grants, loans and/or work-study opportunities
Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit combined with financial need and do not need to be repaid
Grants are awarded based on financial need and do not need to be repaid
Loans are funds that must be repaid over a period of time, usually after you leave school and usually with interest
Work-study is funding awarded based on financial need that you may earn by working at an eligible part-time job on or
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID?
Eligibility for financial aid is based on financial and household information that is reported on the FAFSA or TASFA Since grant funding is limited, priority is given to early applicants
The FAFSA is available for all U.S. citizens an non-citizens. The FAFSA opens late fall/early following school year at studentaid.gov and th is March 31
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid available for all non-U.S. citizens who are Texa
The TASFA opens late fall/early spring for th school year at collegeforalltexans.com. The pr March 31
IMPORTANT FAFSA DEADL
You can begin applying for the FAFSA beginnin spring of the preceding year.
PRIORITY DEADLINE
FALL & SPRING: MARCH 31
KNOW OUR SCHOOL CODE
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI 011161
STEPS TO APPLY
Create an FSA ID at studentaid.gov. Parents also need an FSA ID to sign the FAFSA and apply for a Parent Plus Loan
A social security number is required to establish an FSA ID.
• If you do not have a social security number but are an eligible state resident, you may be able to apply for state aid through the submission of a TASFA. You can find this form on our website at collegeforalltexans.com
Complete and submit the FAFSA. The application is available online at studentaid.gov under “Apply for Aid.” Our school code is 011161.
Submit verification materials (if requested). If your FAFSA requires verification, you will be asked to submit additional paperwork Access the SAIL student portal at sail.tamucc.edu to view requested materials. Processing may take two to three weeks, but can be longer during peak seasons
Monitor email for award notification. An award notification will be sent to the student’s University and personal email addresses Award information will also be posted on the student’s SAIL account.
Note: Admitted students must follow additional steps for loan requirements & aid disbursal.
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ESTIMATED DIRECT COSTS
The table below shows combined estimated costs for a typical full-time undergraduate student attending both the fall and spring semesters. An estimated cost of attendance per semester can be calculated by dividing the amounts reflected below in half.
Notes:
• These figures are subject to change and can vary by student, based on living accommodations, meal plans, and areas of study
• International students will be charged an additional $75 processing fee per semester
Tuition & Fees
Based on a 15 credit hour per semester (30 credit hours per academic year) course load for undergraduate students. Actual tuition and fees will vary depending on the college and courses taken
Food
Cost is an estimate and will vary depending on the meal plan you have selected.
Housing
Cost is an estimate and will vary depending on housing selections
Books & Supplies
An estimated cost of books and supplies for 30 credit hours for the academic year as an undergraduate student. Amounts will vary depending on the number of hours enrolled each semester
TUITION & FEES* FOOD $10,553 $5,216 $24,769 $5,216
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024
UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
*Tuition and fees are subject to change
APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
ENTERING FRESHMEN
The information provided on the Apply Texas Application will serve as your scholarship application for all incoming freshman awards. This information will be used to determine your eligibility for scholarships.
APPLIC ATION STEPS
Complete your admissions application
Submit or postmark your high school transcripts and test scores by the October 1 priority date
Complete a FAFSA application by March 1
PRIORITY DATE: OCTOBER 1
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1
INCOMING FRESHM AN AWARDS
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Presidential Scholar Achieve Scholar
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Islander Scholar Impact Scholar
SC AN FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOL ARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Entering freshmen, international, and currently enrolled Texas A&M-Corpus Christi students may also complete the Undergraduate Scholarship Application available at tamucc.scholarshipuniverse.com by March 1.
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
FINANCIAL AID FOR TR ANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students are eligible for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans
If you received TEXAS Grant or TEOG at another institution and will be attending TAMU-CC, you must submit the TEXAS Grant Renewal Transfer Form, which is reviewed when the state database is updated each fall, typically in November. Awards may be delayed.
Transfer Pathways to Receive TEXAS Grant
Associate Degree Pathway: Enrollment in an eligible institution in which the student earned an associate degree from a public or private nonprofit Texas institution of higher education
Honorable Military Discharge Pathway: Enrollment in an eligible institution of higher education within 12 months after being honorably discharged from military service.
For more information on TEXAS Grant pathways visit: collegeforalltexans.com
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