College is a big investment in your future — Texas State can help you get here. We provide financial aid and scholarships to make your education as affordable as possible.
There are three different types of financial aid:
Grants are gifts of money that you do not need to repay. They are awarded based on financial need.
Work-study is financial aid that you earn by working at a university job. The opportunity is awarded based on financial need, and Career Services can then help you find a specific work-study position.
Student loans are borrowed money that you will need to repay after you leave school.
You can combine financial aid with scholarships: awards of money that you do not need to repay. Scholarships are usually based on your academic or personal achievements. They may also take into account your intended major, your financial need and other factors.
Three categories of academic scholarships are available to incoming Texas State freshmen: assured, national, and competitive.
You don’t need to apply for these scholarships — they are awarded automatically to every incoming freshman who is qualified. Qualifications are based on your academic record, including test scores and high school class rank.
$48,000 total over 4 years
$24,000 - $32,000 total over 4 years
$16,000 total over 4 years
These scholarships are awarded automatically based on a qualification that you may have earned in high school, being named a National Merit Finalist.
$40,000 total over 4 years
These are scholarships that you must apply for, which are awarded based on the strength of your application.
This foundation awards competitive scholarships to Texas students who excel in and out of the classroom.
