Financial Aid at a Glance

The Office of Financial Assistance is currently processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2022-2023 year (Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023). Main campus undergraduate students taking summer courses can request federal funds using the summer financial aid process.

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

We are monitoring information on the proposed loan forgiveness announced by President Biden as it continues to develop. There are currently legal challenges being mounted against the cancellation which could affect the timing or even whether the forgiveness goes through. The Dept. of Education has published an FAQs page with current information regarding how to determine your eligibility for the cancellation. In mid-October, the Dept. of Education plans to have a short online form available to request the loan forgiveness. Some students and/or parents may have forgiveness applied without needing an application. We will announce details once they are finalized.

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 October 1 st.

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.

  1. Overview of the Financial Aid Process
  2. How to Apply for Aid
  3. When to Expect Your Award Letter and How to View Your Aid and Requirements
  4. Types of Aid Available
  5. How Your Financial Aid Offer is Determined
  6. Finding Scholarships
  7. Understanding Costs
  8. Comparing Aid Offers and Determining Out-of-Pocket Cost
  9. Options to Manage Out-of-Pocket Cost
  10. Student Employment Opportunities
  11. Federal Student Loans
  12. Federal Parent PLUS Loan
  13. Private Education Loans
  14. Smart Borrowing
  15. Maintaining Eligibility
  16. Next Steps and What to Expect Going Forward
  • 2022-2023 Main Campus Information Sheet (PDF)
    Use this information to learn about applying, eligibility and general costs for the 2022-2023 award year.
  • 2022-2023 Main Campus Estimated Cost Worksheet (PDF)
    Use this worksheet to estimate your costs for the 2022-2023 award year. Remember, your bill is not necessarily the same as the total cost of attendance on your award letter. Your billed (direct) charges will depend upon where you choose to live, your meal plan, etc.

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Quick Facts

  • 99% of UIW first time freshmen received financial assistance
  • 47% of UIW first time freshmen were eligible for Pell grant
  • $22,505 is the average amount of need-based scholarships and grants awarded to full-time, first-time freshmen
Statistics based on 2020-2021 annual IPEDS reporting on data from Fall 2019.