Scholarship Brochure 2021-22

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TEXAS WOMAN’S
Scholarships
15+ Million
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED ANNUALLY
A Step-by-Step Guide
2021-2022

FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION
The main ways to fund your education include scholarships, grants, work study and
loans. Knowing how and when to apply for each type of funding is very important. Texas
Woman’s is here to help with this step-by-step guide.
TWU offers merit- and need-based scholarships. Completing the General Scholarship
Application will match you with many of the with scholarships you are eligible for.
OUR TOP TIPS
Apply early.
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
as early as possible. This application automatically considers you
for grants and loans. Plus, TWU scholarships are awarded on a
first-come, first-serve basis until funds are gone.
Accepting grants.
Always accept any grants from FAFSA first because grants do not
need to be repaid, while loans do.
Complete your TWU application.
Make sure all your documents — such as transcripts and test
scores — are submitted to TWU and your application is complete.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO FINANCIAL AID
1. Apply to TWU
a. Complete application for admissions at ApplyTexas.org
b. Check your Pioneer Portal to be sure your application is
complete and you are accepted
2. Complete the FAFSA
a. The FAFSA matches you with loans and need-based grants
b. Submit your FAFSA by Jan. 15 for priority for Summer & Fall
semester starts. Submit by Sept. 1 for a Spring semester start
3. Complete Scholarship Applications
a. Apply and search for scholarships at twu.academicworks.com
b. Submit the General Application and automatically match to
“New Student Scholarships” you qualify for
c. Scholarship deadlines may vary, the majority close on March 1

APPLICATION DEADLINES
You can apply for scholarships before acceptance
to TWU or your program. However, scholarships
will not be awarded until you are accepted. Make
sure all your required documents — such as
transcripts and test scores — are submitted to
TWU as soon as possible.
Scholarship Deadline
March 1
Individual scholarships have varying
deadlines. Check deadlines for
specific scholarships at
twu.academicworks.com
FAFSA Priority Deadlines
January 15
Students starting in Fall and Summer
September 1
Students starting in Spring
Notifications
Priority means applications
submitted by this deadline receive
priority when being considered for
scholarships. When completed by
the priority deadlines, your financial
aid application will be looked at first,
ensuring your aid will be awarded in
time to meet payment deadlines.
Approximately two weeks after being accepted to TWU, general academic merit
scholarship award notifications are sent to selected students. General Academic Merit
Scholarships will be awarded through March 1. Other scholarships will be awarded
until funds distributed or school starts in the fall. Check your TWU email account for all
official communications from TWU on scholarships and financial aid.
Any renewable scholarships you have earned are automatically awarded after Spring
grades are posted, if you meet the requirements for renewal.
Scholarships for First-Year Students
Chancellor’s Endowed*
Terry Foundation†
Presidential*
Legacy Leaders†
Honors Program†
Oakley*
Outstanding*
Excellence*
Pioneer*
President’s Leadership Council†
Reitch†^
Departmental†*^
TWU Alumni Association†*^
(not restricted to alumni)
Tuition, fees & book stipend
Tuition, fees, room & board,
books & supplies
Tuition & fees
$11,000/year
$ 6,500/year
$ 5,000/year
$ 4,000/year
$ 3,000/year
$ 2,000/year
$ 2,000/year
$ 1,500/year
Amounts vary
Amounts vary
For full details and a complete list, visit twu.edu/scholarships
Scholarships for Transfer Students
InnovateHER Entrepreneurial†
(40+ credit hours required)
New Transfer Student*
Touchstone Honors†
Reitch†*^
Phi Theta Kappa†
Departmental†*^
TWU Alumni Association†*
(not restricted to alumni)
$2,500/year
$2,000/year
$ 1,600/year
$ 1,500/year
$ 500/year
Amounts vary
Amounts vary
*General Academic Merit Scholarship – Only
one can be held, but other scholarships may be
stacked upon them or upon each other. Must be
admitted to TWU before March 1.
†Individual applications required.
^New application required for reconsideration
each year.

TYPES OF AID
Scholarships – Aid awarded on merit or need basis. Apply to scholarships at
TWU, by completing the FAFSA or applying to private scholarships.
Grants – Aid that does not need to be repaid after leaving school.
Receive need-based grants by completing the FAFSA.
Student Employment – Aid from a Work-Study program/job or working an
on-campus job as a student assistant.
Loans – Aid borrowed and repaid after leaving school. Receive loans by
completing the FAFSA.
OUR TOP FAFSA TIPS
You will need a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID to electronically sign your
FAFSA application.
• If you are a dependent, you will need an FSA ID for yourself
and for your parent/guardian
• Visit fsaid.ed.gov to create an FSA ID and to begin and submit
your financial aid application
• Once your FAFSA is submitted, TWU will contact you to
complete any other steps and search for loans and grants
you may qualify for
• Learn more about FAFSA and scholarships at twu.edu/finaid
ANNUAL COST OF A TWU EDUCATION
Texas Chancellor’s Presidential Terry Honors Touchstone
Resident Endowed Scholarship Scholar Scholar‡ Honors‡
Scholarship† ($6,500/year) ($1,600/year)
Tuition & Fees $9,960 $0 $0 $0 $3,460 $8,360
(15 Credit
Hours)*
On Campus $8,325 $8,325 $8,325 $0 $8,325 $8,325
Room &
Board
Books & $1,050 $1,050 $1,050 $0 $1,050 $1,050
Supplies
Transportation $3,973 $3,973 $3,973 $3,973 $3,973 $3,973
& Other
Expenses
Total $23,268 $13,348 $13,348 $3,973 $16,808 $21,708
Based on data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. www.collegeforalltexans.com
*Add $12,270 for out-of-state tuition A competitive scholarship of $1,000 or more per academic year may qualify
nonresidents for resident tuition and fees.
†Includes a stipend
‡Honors Scholars are first-year students or transfers from another honors program. Touchstone Honors is an opportunity
for transfer students with no honors experience to join an honors program and receive this honors scholarship.