• UTRGV SUMMER INCENTIVE



Students who are eligible for SUMMER INCENTIVE (see below for eligibility criteria) will receive up to $500 applied toward tuition and mandatory fees, after current Federal and State aid (like Federal Summer Pell Grant and Summer Boost), scholarships (like Graduate Select Scholarsip), and other gift aid are applied. SUMMER INCENTIVE is posted directly on the student’s account.

No, the SUMMER INCENTIVE is not considered a loan, and does not require repayment.

Up to $500 of tuition and mandatory fees.

Yes, mandatory fees are covered by SUMMER INCENTIVE.

ALL students — New and continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and transient (non-UTRGV students), including international students, and students in Accelerated Online Programs who meet the enrollment criteria are eligible for the SUMMER INCENTIVE.

Eligible students meeting the enrollment deadline will have the award automatically applied.

Eligible students meeting the enrollment deadline will have the award applied prior to the summer tuition due date.

Students must enroll in six hours in one summer session, or over the course of both summer sessions, by May 1, 2022.

Yes, students must enroll by May 1, 2022.

ALL courses, online and in-person, will qualify for the SUMMER INCENTIVE.

No, a financial-aid application is not required.

No, a financial aid application is not required.

No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.

No, all students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria will receive an award.

We know summer school is a commitment of your time and money. Every student who enrolls in six hours in one summer session or over the course of both summer sessions is eligible for up to $500 applied toward tuition and mandatory fees, after your current Federal and State aid (like Federal Summer Pell Grant and Summer Boost Grant), scholarships, and other gift aid is applied. Any remaining tuition and mandatory fees balance not covered by the above programs can be covered by the SUMMER INCENTIVE up to $500.

No, there are no partial awards for less than six-hour enrollment. You must enroll in six hours in one summer session, or over the course of both summer sessions.

An exception will be made if you have submitted a Summer 2022 graduation application and your DegreeWorks reflects less than six hours needed to graduate.

The SUMMER INCENTIVE maximum award is $500.

If eTAP covers your full tuition and fees, then you will not qualify for the $500.

Yes, all students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria can receive the SUMMER INCENTIVE, up to $500.

Yes, you can still receive the SUMMER INCENTIVE. If you meet the enrollment requirements, the SUMMER INCENTIVE amount you are eligible to receive will be applied to your student account. Any credit created due to an out-of-pocket payment you already have made will be refunded to you.

Yes, enrollment in courses towards graduate certificate programs will be counted towards the six-hour enrollment requirement.

The SUMMER INCENTIVE program is being funded from UTRGV funds and is meant to make it easier for you to continue your education. UTRGV is committed to helping you meet your academic goals.