Grants
Grants are a form of need-based financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Eligibility is determined by the information you provide on your FAFSA. Grants are awarded by the federal and state governments, as well as by UT.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant: Awarded to undergraduate students with significant financial need.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program: Awarded to undergraduate students with the greatest financial need and helps supplement the Federal Pell Grant.
Pell Grant Eligibility
Eligibility and annual amounts are determined by Congress and can change from year to year. Many circumstances may impact or change Federal Pell Grant eligibility, including how much you are eligible to receive each semester.
Pell Recalculation
Pell Recalculation is the process of reviewing and adjusting Pell Grants for eligible students based on changes in their enrollment during the semester. Any changes to enrollment after the Pell Recalculation date will not affect the Pell Grant amount for that term.
Review the Academic Calendar for specific dates by academic year:
| Term | Pell Recalculation Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | 12th class day |
| Spring Semester | 12th class day |
| Summer Semester* | 4th class day |
Pell Recalculation Date
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Fall Semester
12th class day -
Spring Semester
12th class day -
Summer Semester*
4th class day
*Summer semester includes First Term, Second Term, Nine-week Term and Summer Term. There is a single Pell recalculation date (fourth class day) during the summer semester.
State Grants
TEXAS Grant: Provides financial assistance to undergraduate, in-state students with financial need who are enrolled at Texas colleges or universities.
Texas Public Education Grant: Provides financial assistance to undergraduate, in-state students with financial need who are enrolled at Texas colleges or universities.
UT Grants
UT awards a variety of grants to undergraduate, in-state students who have financial need. Submit your FAFSA every year to be considered for these institutional grants.