Financial Aid at a Glance
The Office of Financial Assistance will assist you as you progress on your journey to becoming a UIW graduate! Our office is committed to helping you understand the services we provide, the financial options available to pay for school, and the academic requirements that must be met to remain eligible for aid. Our goal is to help you manage any financial barriers that you may encounter and provide resources so your education at UIW is affordable.
We provide virtual counseling and have resources for students to access aid information online through our Contact Us/Virtual Counseling page, which lists FAQs and includes self-service options to complete tasks remotely.
Advisors are available in office, by email at finaid@uiwtx.edu or telephone at (210) 829-6008 during office hours. Zoom appointments are also available by request.
Federal Loan Forgiveness Updates
The loan debt relief application has officially launched! Apply online through a short application. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting the application. Timelines have not yet been published for when you will be asked for any additional information, or when your forgiveness will be processed, if you are eligible. Once you've submitted your application, be on the lookout for emails from the Department of Education notifying you of any additional documentation required in order to process your application.
- Find the latest information on Emergency Aid at UIW.
- For COVID-19 updates at UIW, visit the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates page.
- For up-to-date information on federal student and parent loan changes, visit the Department of Education's Coronavirus page.
- Students can access financial aid information online through BannerWeb to view awards and complete requirements. We encourage students to submit documents using the secure uploader.
- Remote options to complete tasks are listed under the Financial Aid FAQs.
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid (grants, work-study, and loans) to pay for college. You (and your parent, if dependent) will need to create an FSA ID before starting the process. Applications for the following year open Oct. 1.
Explore options available to non-U.S. citizens.
Access your financial assistance information through BannerWeb to view requirements needed to complete your file, verify what you have been awarded, and see when your aid will be disbursed.
View and securely upload forms to the Office of Financial Assistance.
The UIW Financial Aid Office looks forward to partnering with you! Below is a series of topics to help you understand the aid process at UIW. We welcome you to watch our Financial Aid 101 videos, explore our website and contact us with any questions.
- Overview of the Financial Aid Process (pdf)
- How To Apply for Aid (pdf)
- When To Expect Your Award Letter and How To View Your Aid and Requirements (pdf)
- Types of Aid Available (pdf)
- How Your Financial Aid Offer Is Determined (pdf)
- Finding Scholarships (pdf)
- Understanding Costs (pdf)
- Comparing Aid Offers and Determining Out-of-Pocket Cost (pdf)
- Options To Manage Out-of-Pocket Cost (pdf)
- Student Employment Opportunities (pdf)
- Federal Student Loans (pdf)
- Federal Parent PLUS Loan (pdf)
- Private Education Loans (pdf)
- Smart Borrowing (pdf)
- Maintaining Eligibility (pdf)
- Next Steps and What To Expect Going Forward (pdf)
- Admissions Next Steps for First-time Freshmen
View your next steps with the Office of Admissions. - Admissions Next Steps for Transfer Students
View your next steps with the Office of Admissions.
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Quick Facts
- 99% of UIW first-time freshmen received financial assistance
- $24,805 average amount of need-based scholarships and grants awarded to full-time, first-time freshmen
- $223 million in financial aid awarded to UIW students for the 2021-2022 school year