International Students
Restrictions
When applying for admission to The University of Texas at Austin, all students,
including international students, are required to submit an ApplyTexas Application.
However, due to federal and state restrictions on the allocation of educational
aid funds, neither the Freshman Scholarship Application
(part of the ApplyTexas Application process) nor the Continuing
& Transfer Scholarship Application is available to international students.
The same applies to the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). (See exceptions below.)
International students should consult their prospective college or department at UT Austin to apply for
available financial resources used to fund a U.S. education.
Exceptions
There are a few particular circumstances where international students are
in fact eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships through the
United States government and the University, respectively. In general,
to be eligible for federal financial aid, as well as scholarships at the
University, a student must be a citizen of the United States, a U.S.
National (including natives of American Samoa or Swain's Island), a U.S.
Permanent Resident, Texas State Resident, or an eligible non-citizen.
The general requirement for eligible non-citizens is that the student be
in the U.S. for a purpose other than a temporary one. For more information
about state residency, read the UT Admissions requirements for establishing Texas
Residency. If you think you qualify for Texas Residency, contact our office
and describe which section of the eligibility requirements applies to you.
UT Austin Resources
External Resources
Related Links
Be a Longhorn: International Undergraduate Admission
Graduate & International Admissions Center (GIAC)
ApplyTexas Application
International Office
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
College & Departmental Links
Related Information
As recent as the Fall of 2004, UT ranked fifth in the
nation and first in the state of Texas for total number
of enrolled degree-seeking International students.
