Skip to Search Skip to Navigation Skip to Content
Financial Aid

for  New Students for  Graduate Students for  Military/Veterans for  Parents

UTSAccess Program - Current Students

Program Description
Eligibility for New First Time Freshmen entering UTSA Fall 2011
Eligibility for Continuing Students
Agreement to Participate
UTSAccess Satisfactory Academic Progress standards (SAP)
Contact

Program Description

The UTSAccess program is designed to promote the timely graduation of undergraduates from UTSA and is available for up to four years as long as all eligibility conditions are met.

The UTSAccess program guarantees to cover only UTSA tuition and mandatory fees for Texas residents pursuing an undergraduate degree at UTSA.  Eligible participants in the UTSAccess program will receive gift aid (grants and/or scholarships) to meet the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for the Fall and Spring Semesters.  Half time enrollment, 6 hours, is required to be eligible for Summer funds.  Work-study and low interest student loans will be awarded to cover additional educational costs such as room, board and transportation.

The UTSAccess program also has offered work-study funds for students to help cover the cost of room and board and other educational expenses.  Students may work on campus for approximately 10-12 hours per week to help support their additional costs and will gain work experience in a variety of departments while becoming involved in campus life.  Students also will be provided low interest loans to assist with additional education expenses over and above tuition and fees.

At UTSA, we want you to succeed in your academics and achieve your career goals.  UTSAccess guarantees tuition and fees for up to four years if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements – just meet us half way by studying hard and completing your academic requirements.

Along with Financial Aid Resources, UTSAccess will also provide support to students that help them continue at UTSA and graduate on time. Support programs include assistance with increased advising, financial aid counseling, money management programs, and tutoring.

Eligibility for New First Time Freshmen entering UTSA Fall 2011

To qualify for the UTSAccess program, students must:

  • Be a first-time Freshman
  • Be a Texas resident
  • Have a family income of $30,000 or less
  • Have family wages of $30,000 or less
  • Have family reported assets of less than $50,000 (cash, savings, checking, Business, Farm value, Inv. Net Worth)
  • Apply and be admitted to UTSA by March 15 of each subsequent year.
  • Apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline.  The FAFSA must produce a valid Student Aid Report free of any rejects.
  • Be registered for and earn at least 12 credit hours each semester and complete 24 credit hours each year at UTSA
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

Eligibility for Continuing Students

In order to maintain eligibility in the UTSAccess program for future semesters, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a family income of $30,000 or less
  • Have family wages of $30,000 or less
  • Have family reported assets of less than $50,000 (cash, savings, checking, Business, Farm value, Inv. Net Worth)
  • Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA every year (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the priority deadline of March 15, 2011.  The FAFSA must produce a valid Student Aid Report free of any rejects.
  • Be registered for and earn at least 12 credit hours each semester and complete 24 credit hours each year at UTSA
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

Priority application deadlines and eligibility criteria may change and must be met each year in order to remain eligible for the UTSAccess program.  Changes to your student aid report may affect program eligibility.  Please contact the financial aid office prior to making any changes to your 1112 FAFSA.

Back to the top

Agreement to Participate

New First Time Freshmen entering UTSA Fall 2011

  • Agreements to participate in the UTSAccess program will be completed during New Student Orientation.

Continuing Students

  • Agreements to continue in the UTSAccess program will be sent early July 2011 after a review of Fall 2010-Spring 2011 performance has been completed.

The signed OFFICE copy of your agreement to participate must be returned to Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services by August 13, 2011.  You will not receive your 2011-2012 financial aid until you have returned your signed OFFICE copy.  Students who do not wish to participate in the UTSAccess program will not be eligible for program benefits.

UTSAccess Satisfactory Academic Progress standards (SAP)

At the close of each spring semester, your overall academic performance is reviewed to determine your continued eligibility for the UTSAccess program.  Students must meet a qualitative standard (minimum GPA of 2.0) and a quantitative standard (24 hours earned) in order to remain eligible for the UTSAccess program for the next academic year.  Prior Summer UTSAccess eligibility is not affected and students may attend UTSA during the summer to meet the UTSAccess SAP standards.  Please notify Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services at the close of Summer 2011 and request a review of your file.  Students who choose not to attend Summer will not be considered a UTSAccess program student for the next academic year.

Contact

If you have questions regarding the UTSAccess program please feel free to contact our office by email at financialaid@utsa.edu or call us at 458-8000 or 800-669-0919.
UTSAccess Program Flyer (pdf)