Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid for Student Teachers at UTSA
Complete guide to financial aid for student teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio, covering state requirements, applying for aid, grants, scholarships, and loans. Learn about enrollment status, FAFSA deadlines, Texas Excellence Grant, scholarship donors, and loan forgiveness programs.
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Financial Aid 101 for Student Teaching Financial Aid & Scholarships 1/3/11 1 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
State Requirements for Student Teaching 6 hours of credit for student teaching Half-time enrollment status=minimum for financial aid 6 hours = half-time enrollment status 1/3/11 2 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Applying for Financial Aid http://ionenewsone.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/aa-woman-computer-on-bed.jpg Fill out the FAFSA every year January 1st-March 15th www.fafsa.ed.gov http://www.universityparent.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/onlineguide_article_photo/student-computer.jpg State on FAFSA half- time enrollment If FAFSA is submitted with different status, come by office to fill out an Enrollment Change Form 1/3/11 3 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Grants C:\Documents and Settings\ann091\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\CAEWINVP\MP900442285[1].jpg Half-time enrollment results in loss of Texas Excellence Grant (TEXAS) Students are required to be enrolled in nine hours to continue receiving grant Other grants will be pro-rated and pay out at half the total amount If enrolled time (9-11 hours) grants will prorate to 75% of total amount 1/3/11 4 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Scholarships You ll Need Donors Letter from Academic Advisor detailing Student Teaching requirements Most are understanding about half-time status Turn in letters to awarding source -General Scholarships-Office of Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services Donors choose to pay out full or pro-rated the award -College or Department -Outside Donors 1/3/11 5 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Loans Loans must be pro-rated at 25% of the annual award 6 hours divided by 24 hours = 25% 24 hours = full-time academic load based on annual Cost of Attendance Education Loan Forgiveness Program Read the Education Loan Forgiveness Program fact sheet distributed by the Office of Student Teaching Submit application to Janet Scott ASAP http://koreatimes.com/photos/LosAngeles/20071203/p2-1.jpg 1/3/11 6 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Exhaust Federal Aid First Reduce Amount Borrowed Responsible Borrowing Borrow Only What You Need Loan Portfolio 1/3/11 7 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Loss of Income If you decide not to work while Student Teaching, fill out the Loss of Income Form Financial Aid will compare income from last year with the current aid year 1/3/11 8 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Satisfactory Academic Progress Course Completion GPA Maximum hours 120 hours x 1.5 = 180! Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA 67% completion rate of attempted hours Maximum hours attempted must not exceed 150% of attempted hours 1/3/11 9 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Contact Us! The University of Texas at San Antonio Financial Aid & Scholarships One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 458-8000 1-800-669-0919 onestop@utsa.edu www.utsa.edu/financialaid 1/3/11 10 The University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
