Financial Aid The U.S. Department of Education announced that the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available to students on December 31, 2023. The mission of Financial Aid is to empower our students with financial resources and information to attend The University of Texas Medical Branch. The Financial Aid Staff is committed to providing quality service and valuable resources to students regarding the financial aid process, budgeting assistance, and student debt management. Check out Financial Literacy resources or come visit us anytime. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Walk-in students are always welcome. Enrollment Services Financial Aid Staff assist all students with every aspect of the financial aid process; including Filling out the FAFSA Application Process and Timeline Financial Counseling Disbursement of funds Payment of tuition and fees Federal Work Study Veterans Affairs Exit Interviews Collections Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended Financial Aid Tabs Future Students Current Students Forms & Links Financial Literacy Who Is Eligible? Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Determining Your Cost of Attendance Verification Process Award Process Funding Sources Grants Scholarships Research and Teaching Assistantships Loans Emergency Loans External Aid Verification Process Award Process Maintaining Eligibility Change in Student Status Leave of Absence Satisfactory Academic Progress Return of Title IV Aid Required Coursework Funding Sources Grants Scholarships Research and Teaching Assistantships Loans Emergency Loans External Aid FINANCIAL AID FORMS Complete Supplemental Data Certification to include child care and dependent care allowances Dependent students only - Parent PLUS Information Sheet - Complete if you wish to receive a PLUS loan Student Aid Reference Sheet 2023-2024 Independent/Dependent Verification Form Financial Aid Transcript Request Form DIRECT LOANS If you have never received a federal direct (subsidized, unsubsidized, GRAD PLUS or PLUS) loan, log onto StudentLoans to e-Sign your master promissory note and complete your entrance interview. We will received your information electronically and continue processing your federal direct loan. Check out the resources below and come visit us if you have questions or would like to discuss your individual situation. Budget Worksheet Private Educational Loans AAMC Financial Resources FIRST Videos & Webinars Take Charge of Your Finances (video) Financing Your Education (SOM students only) Loan Consolidation FullContactList Holmes Yvonne Yvonne Holmes Sr. Enrollment Services SpecialistFederal Work StudyFinancial Aid ydholmes@utmb.edu 409-266-0157 Salas Erica Erica Salas Assistant DirectorFinancial Aid emsalas@utmb.edu 409-772-2479 Hale Anne Anne Hale DirectorStudent Financial ServicesInternational Student PDSO aehale@utmb.edu 409-772-9796