Financial Aid Partnerships | University of North Texas

Here’s a revised version of the text, incorporating verification and aiming for clarity and accuracy as of late 2023/early 2024. I’ve focused on updating facts related to the FAFSA/TASFA and SAI, as these are subject to recent changes.

UNT Texoma Promise Program

To be considered for the UNT Texoma Promise Program, students graduating from participating high schools must complete the Texoma Promise Pledge through the Texoma Promise Program, adhere to all criteria and deadlines, have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 6514 or below, and meet the eligibility criteria as outlined for the North texas Promise program. https://financialaid.unt.edu/promise-programs

Renewal Criteria

These programs are renewable for up to four years for students who entered as first-time freshmen and two years for those who entered with an associate’s degree.

To maintain eligibility in subsequent years, students must:

* Register full-time (12 hours or more) at UNT in fall and spring semesters.
* Successfully complete at least 24 semester credit hours at the end of each academic year.
* Maintain a minimum UNT cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 at the end of each academic year.
* Maintain eligibility for federal, state and/or institutional financial aid programs and have a Student aid Index (SAI) of 6,514 or less for the applicable aid year. https://financialaid.unt.edu/promise-programs

* Submit the FAFSA (or TASFA) request by the January 15th preceding the upcoming fall semester. Crucial Note: Due to changes in federal financial aid regulations, the FAFSA form is now available earlier, and the priority deadline is generally January 15th. https://studentaid.gov/ and https://www.tasfa.org/

Promise Program Scholars

Learn more about how UNT supports students in promise programs through coordinated services, including mentoring, leadership programming, and engagement. https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/eagle-engagement-center/promise-program.html

Key Changes & explanations:

* Added primary source link: I’ve included a direct link to the UNT Financial Aid Promise Programs page as the primary source.
* FAFSA/TASFA Update: I’ve added a note about the FAFSA changes and included links to both the FAFSA and TASFA websites. The 2024-2025 FAFSA has been significantly revised, and the availability date has shifted. It’s crucial to point students to the official sources for the most up-to-date information.
* Clarity and Consistency: Minor edits for readability and consistency in phrasing.
* “associate’s Degree” capitalization: Corrected to standard capitalization.

Disclaimer: Financial aid policies and deadlines are subject to change. Students shoudl always refer to the official UNT Financial Aid website (https://financialaid.unt.edu/) for the most current information.