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CARES ACT Funds:
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education guidance, UTRGV will provide HEERF II & III financial aid grants to its students, prioritizing those with exceptional need for grant awards. Students may use the award to help with any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental health care) or child-care. For purposes of awarding HEERF II & III financial aid grants, UTRGV has identified and prioritized students with a zero expected family contribution (EFC), as determined by their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as students with exceptional need.
Can the Spring 22 Module II Grant be combined with any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or graduate assistantships?
Yes. This grant can be combined with other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships, such as the Graduate Select Scholarship or the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
If I am a UTRGV employee, can I receive this grant?
Yes, UTRGV employees can receive this grant in addition to the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Do I need to apply to receive Spring 22 Module II Grant?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions regarding the Spring 22 Module II Grant?
Students may contact UCentral at (888) 882-4026 or via email to scholarships@utrgv.edu.
For frequently asked questions refer to our HEERF Grant Page.
Additional Information
CARES ACT Funds:
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education guidance, UTRGV will provide HEERF II & III financial aid grants to its students, prioritizing those with exceptional need for grant awards. Students may use the award to help with any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental health care) or child-care. For purposes of awarding HEERF II & III financial aid grants, UTRGV has identified and prioritized students with a zero expected family contribution (EFC), as determined by their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as students with exceptional need.
Additional Questions
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Attention ALL
accelerated online students!
BOOSTER POP-UP EVENTS!
Need to get boosted? We've got these walk-in events available for you!
Tuesday, February 1st @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Brownsville's Campus
East Parking Lot (B4)
2651 FJRM Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520
Thursday, February 3rd @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Edinburg's Campus
Palmetto Room in the Student Union
1201 West University Drive ESTUN 2.330, Edinburg, TX 78541
What do I need to bring?
Please bring your Student ID (or driver's license) and Vaccine Card.
What if I got my 1st and 2nd dose somewhere else?
No problem! You can get your booster shot/3rd dose with UTRGV. Just bring your ID and Vaccine Card.
What if I got Johnson & Johnson?
According to the CDC’s latest recommendations, eligible individuals may now “mix and match” or choose which vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) they receive as a booster dose. Please note that UT Health RGV is not currently administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. However, people aged 18+ who initially got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine can get a booster dose of either Pfizer or Moderna at least two months after their initial shot.
Mix and Match
According to CDC recommendations, individuals can mix and match their booster shot/3rd dose.
If you received a vaccine other than Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson, you are eligible to receive your booster shot/3rd dose at a UT Health RGV vaccination site. Please bring your ID and Vaccine Card.
UT Health RGV Student Health
Available in Brownsville and Edinburg, the first two weeks of February.
Appointment is needed.
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
To make an appointment call:
UT Health RGV Student Health Edinburg (956) 665-2511
UT Health RGV Student Health Brownsville (956) 882-3896
Get up to $2,000 for your graduate education!
Start Your Application
Take the first step towards your future by filling out our easy online application form today
We're your educational partner. We're in this together.
Kick start your journey the right way!
You took a BIG step in deciding on an education that's going to help you achieve your goals. And we want to help.
If you're registered for 3 credit hours or more by March 9, you'll receive up to $2,000 for Spring Module II.
New Students
$2,000
For Your Education
Keep up the great work.
You have the momentum (and UTRGV) behind you! We want you to focus on moving forward.
If you're registered for 3 credit hours or more by March 9, you'll receive up to $2,000 for Spring Module II.
Current Students
$2,000
For Your Education
No FAFSA? No Problem.
It's always a great idea to have a FAFSA on file should scholarships or grants become available. Students who do not have a FAFSA on file or have an expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by their FAFSA of $1 or greater are eligible for up to $1,900!
When you become part of the UTRGV family, no one gets left behind. We move forward TOGETHER.
Can the Spring 22 Module II Grant be combined with any other UTRGV institutional scholarships or graduate assistantships?
Yes. This grant can be combined with other UTRGV institutional scholarships or assistantships such as the Graduate Select Scholarship or the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
If I am a UTRGV employee, can I receive this grant?
Yes, UTRGV employees can receive this grant in addition to the UTRGV Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Do I need to apply to receive Spring 22 Module II Grant?
No application is required. UTRGV will identify students who meet the enrollment and eligibility criteria.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions regarding the Spring 22 Module II Grant?
Students may contact UCentral at (888) 882-4026 or via email to scholarships@utrgv.edu.
For frequently asked questions refer to our HEERF Grant Page.
$1,000 Grad Bonus
The Details: ALL graduate students who register for 6 credit hours or more in the spring will get up to $1,000.
Remember: This is FREE money. This is not a loan, and you will not need to pay it back.
No risk. Just a reward of UP TO $1,000 for the Spring 2023 semester.
Spring 22 Module II Grant
Get up to $1,000!
Get up to $2,000 for your accelerated online graduate education!
$1,000 Grad Bonus
The Details: ALL graduate students who register for 6 credit hours or more in the spring will get up to $1,000.
Remember: This is FREE money. This is not a loan, and you will not need to pay it back.
No risk. Just a reward of UP TO $1,000 for Spring 2023 Module II.
Get up to $1,000!
New Accelerated Online Students
Kick-start your journey the right way!
If you register for 6 credit hours for Spring Module II, $1,000 is coming your way.
Great job, keep it up!
If you haven't been awarded the Grad Bonus ( you didn't enroll for Spring Mod I, or enrolled for only 1 course) you can still be eligible. Remember, you have to enroll for 6-credit hours total for the Spring 2023 term.
Current Students
Great job, keep it up!
If you haven't been awarded the Grad Bonus ( you didn't enroll for Spring Mod I, or enrolled for only 1 course) you can still be eligible. Remember, you have to enroll for 6-credit hours total for the Spring 2023 term.
$2,000 Grad Bonus
Get up to $2,000 for your graduate education!
Students eligible for the Grad Bonus (see below for eligibility criteria) will receive up to $1,000 for spring. This is not a loan and will not need to be repaid.
All GRADUATE students (both traditional and online) who meet the enrollment criteria are eligible for this award – this includes international students and students in Accelerated Online Programs. Undergraduates, School of Medicine and School of Podiatric Medicine students are NOT eligible for this award.
Graduate students must enroll in six hours or more for Spring 2023 (combination of Spring Module 1 and Spring Module 2).
Traditional students must be enrolled by January 17th. Accelerated Online students January 11th for Module I, and March 8th for Module II.
Eligible students meeting the eligibility criteria will have the award offered in their financial aid package. To accept your award:
1. Log in to: https://my.utrgv.edu (with your username and password)
2. Click - ASSIST under My Applications
3. Click - Financial Aid from the menu
4. Select - Award Year 2022-2023 from the dropdown menu
5. Click - Award Offer
6. Click - Accept from the Take Action drop down menu
7. Click - Submit
8. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions click the radio box to acknowledge
9. Final Step - Click Accept Award
Students who have accepted the award and meet the eligibility criteria will have the award applied prior to Spring tuition due date.
No, a financial aid application is not required.
No, there are no partial awards for less than the required number of hours of enrollment.
An exception may be made if you submit a Spring 2023 graduation application and your DegreeWorks reflects less credit hours than the required number needed to graduate. Contact scholarships@utrgv.edu.
Yes, enrollment in courses towards graduate certificate programs will be counted towards the enrollment requirement.
Yes, the award amount can be less than $1,000 based on other need-based financial aid awards.
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Don't let your academic record hold you back. Request your official transcripts now and ensure a smooth application process.
Email: gradapps@utrgv.edu
Address: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The Graduate College
Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158
1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539-299
Note: If you are a graduate of UTPA, UTB/TSC, or UTRGV, you do not need to request an official transcript.
Review Your Funding Options
Empower yourself to pursue your dreams without financial constraints. Explore our comprehensive funding options and take the first step towards making your education a reality.
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We have a dedicated team on standby ready to answer any questions you may have about the application process at UTRGV. Don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here to help.
