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Aid Programs by Category

Federal Programs

There are eight major financial aid programs which are funded by the federal government and are made available to UMHB students. All are based upon the student’s need:

  1. Federal Pell Grant

    This grant can be applied for when a student completes the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Pell Grant Program processes the information reported, then the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is determined and reported back to the student on an Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR). The amount of the grant is based upon the EFC, enrollment status, and cost of attendance. Funds awarded are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.

  2. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

    Eligibility for this grant is determined after Pell Grant eligibility has been established. SEOG recipients will also be Pell recipients and will show the smallest of family contributions. This program is funded only in a limited manner. Funds awarded are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.

  3. Federal Subsidized Stafford Student Loan

    This is a federally insured loan. Approved lenders offer the loan in amounts up to $3,500 per academic year for the first year, $4,500 for the second year, and $5,500 for subsequent years, not to exceed a total of $23,000 over five years. Graduate students may borrow $8,500 per academic year. No interest is charged on the loan until the student falls below half-time status. After being awarded this loan, students must fill out a loan application via the internet found at https://lbw.tgslc.org and select a lender. In most instances, the lending institution will electronically forward the funds to the student’s UMHB account.

  4. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan

    Same terms and conditions as Subsidized Stafford loans, except that the borrower is responsible for interest that accrues during deferment periods (including in-school) and during the six-month grace period. In most instances, the lending institution will electronically forward the funds to the student’s UMHB account.

  5. Federal College Work Program

    This college work program (need based) allows a student to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Students on Federal College Work Program are also eligible to apply for community service positions within the Belton area. Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student’s award letter. Time sheets are completed online daily and given to the Business Office after approval from the student’s supervisor. Checks are issued bi-monthly through the Cashier’s Office and will be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student’s account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.

State Programs

  1. Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)

    This is a need-based grant which requires that recipients be Texas residents and enrolled full-time. Application for this grant is made through the Financial Aid Office. Funds are awarded on a first come first served basis. The Grant maximum is currently $3,808 per academic year. Upon enrollment verification, funds are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.

  2. Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)

    Eligibility for this need-based grant is determined after TEG eligibility has been established. LEAP recipients will also be TEG recipients following the same criteria as outlined for TEG recipients. Funds are awarded on a first come first served basis. The Grant maximum is currently $5,000 per academic year. Upon enrollment verification, funds are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.

  3. Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP)

    Eligibility for this need-based grant is determined after TEG eligibility has been established. SLEAP recipients will also be TEG recipients following the same criteria as outlined for TEG recipients. Funds are awarded on a first come first served basis. The Grant maximum is currently $5,000 per academic year. Upon enrollment verification, funds are directly credited to the student’s UMHB account.

  4. State Funded Scholarships

    There are various scholarships funded by the state of Texas available to students. These scholarships are need-based and have individual academic criteria. Examples of these scholarships include Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program, Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program, Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program, License Plate Insignia Scholarship Program, and various Nursing Scholarships.

  5. Texas College Work Program

    This college work program (need based) allows a student to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student’s award letter. Time sheets are completed online daily and are submitted to the Business Office by the student’s supervisor. Checks are issued bi-monthly through the Cashier’s Office and must be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student’s account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.

Institutional Programs

  1. Endowed Scholarships

    These are funds made available to students by the institution through endowment programs and special gifts to the University. A detailed list of scholarships follows. In most cases endowed scholarships are need-based and given out based on the results of the FAFSA.

  2. Institutional Scholarships

    These funds are made available to students by the institution. Scholarships are awarded based on academic skills and/or merit. On the following pages, departmental, academic, and general scholarships are outlined in greater detail.

  3. Work Duty

    This college work program allows a student to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student’s award letter. This program is similar to the Work Study program except that students are hired because of special skills instead of demonstrated financial need. Time sheets are completed daily and are submitted to the Business Office by the student’s supervisor. Checks are issued bi-monthly through the Cashier’s Office and must be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student’s account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.