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Enrollment Requirements for Returning Students

If you're reapplying to ���ϲʿ�’s, or you’d like to enroll in classes without earning a degree, you must fulfill requirements that are separate from those of traditional undergraduates. The following admission requirements will help you determine your category.

 Are you returning to ���ϲʿ�’s?

If you are a former ���ϲʿ�’s University student who has not been enrolled in classes at ���ϲʿ�’s for a full fall or spring semester, you must reapply for admission. You can complete our application in less than 5 minutes. If you have attended any other institution(s) of higher learning during your absence, all official transcripts of coursework must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, along with your completed application. 

Did you withdraw from ���ϲʿ�'s to join the military?
Any student having served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces, including the National Guard or Reserve; to gain readmission following active military duty of not more than five cumulative years, must notify the Office of Admission using the Returning Student Application. If the student, or a military representative of the student, informs ���ϲʿ�'s of their "Notification of Intent to Return", we will provide the student with the returning student application and assist them in making sure they are returned to status, if eligible. The returning student application affords the student the opportunity to indicate their status and allows for ���ϲʿ�'s to coordinate with the student regarding their return. Students will be readmitted in accordance with federal law (20 U.S.C. sec.1091c; 34 C.F.R. sec 668.18).

 Are you seeking to take courses as a temporary student?

If you are enrolled in another four-year university, you may take courses at ���ϲʿ�’s for one semester, provided you are in good standing at the college where you are regularly enrolled. As a temporary student, you do not need to send college transcripts, but you are required to include an official letter of good standing from your university along with your application.

 Do you wish to enroll as a postbaccalaureate or non-degree-seeking student?

Postbaccalaureate

You should apply as a postbaccalaureate student if you have a bachelor’s degree, wish to apply for further study at the undergraduate level and want the privileges of a degree-seeking student. You must send official college transcripts from each undergraduate college attended.

Non-degree-seeking

If you already have college credit and wish to pursue an educational objective other than a degree, you should apply as non-degree-seeking. You must send official college transcripts from each undergraduate college attended.

Application Checklist

An application is reviewed after all items listed below have been received. You do not have to collect all materials before sending them. We cannot return or copy application materials for you, so please keep a copy for your records. Please send us the following:

• Completed application form. Be sure to use the ���ϲʿ�'s online or printed application. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete!
• $50 application fee, which can be paid with a credit card, check or cashier’s check. NOTE: Applicants seeking readmission are not required to pay the $50 fee.
• Official college transcript from every post-secondary institution attended, even if you did not earn credit or receive a course grade, or if the course is nontransferable. Coursework from one college posted on the transcript of another will not satisfy this requirement. If you have been awarded a master’s degree or higher, you may submit only the transcript from the institution awarding the graduate degree. Official transcripts must arrive at ���ϲʿ�’s in an envelope sealed by the educational institution. Temporary students may send a letter of good standing instead of transcripts.
• Copy of your permanent resident card, if you are not a citizen but are a permanent resident of the United States.
• Major of study, and the school in which it is found. If you are undecided, indicate the school that most accurately reflects your strengths and interests, and then write “Academic Exploration Program” in the space marked “Intended major or certification.” If you are pursuing teacher certification, you should indicate the appropriate certification program and the desired major listed under the certification.

Degree candidates who sit out for more than 36 months are bound by the Undergraduate Bulletin in effect when they re-enter. If you are re-applying for admission and you were formally dismissed from ���ϲʿ�'s, you will first need to contact the appropriate dean to confirm your eligibility.

• Contact the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at 512-448-8581 to request reinstatement if you were dismissed for academic reasons.
• Contact the Dean of Students at 512-448-8408 to request reinstatement if you were dismissed for disciplinary reason

Important Application Dates and Deadlines

Fall Enrollment:

Feb. 1 – Priority Application Deadline for Fall Admission
July 1 – Final Application Deadline for Fall Admission

Summer Enrollment:

June 1 – Final Application Deadline for Summer Admission

Spring Enrollment:

Nov. 15 – Application Deadline

Deposit Deadline:

June 15*
* Or two weeks after admission if admitted after June 1.

Application Checklist

Your complete application will include:

• Online application
• $50 application fee*
• Official college transcript(s)**
• Essay
• If applicable, a copy of permanent resident card

*Applicants seeking readmission are not required to pay the application fee.
**Transcripts from every regionally accredited post-secondary institution attended are required, even if you did not earn credit or receive a course grade or if the course is nontransferable.

Count on our full support.

We’ll help you understand the ins and outs of financial aid.

The financial aspects of going back to college can be challenging to understand. At ���ϲʿ�’s, our Student Financial Services team of experts is ready to provide the guidance and help you need. You’ll be paired with a financial aid advisor who will work with you throughout your time at ���ϲʿ�’s — answering questions, providing resources and informing you about payment plan options.

To help you get started, we’ve distilled the process down to the following three steps. We’re committed to helping you complete your college education, with financial aid options that meet your needs.

Apply for Admission

Be sure to use the ���ϲʿ�'s online or printed application to apply for admission. If you have questions about financial aid prior to applying, please contact Student Financial Services at 512-448-8523.

Fall Application Deadline: July 1
Spring Application
Deadline: Nov. 15

Complete the FAFSA

�ճ���� asks questions about a family's income and assets to determine an Expected Family Contribution, or EFC. Make sure to list the ���ϲʿ�’s federal school code, 003621, in the school release section so the university gets your results.

You will receive an email acknowledgement from the Department of Education. (If you do not receive a response within 48 hours, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243.) ���ϲʿ�’s should receive your FAFSA results within a week. In our student portal, myHilltop, you can track when we receive your FAFSA information. 

Notification of Financial Aid Offer

After you’re admitted and have provided all the required documents, you’ll receive a financial aid offer email. Financial aid offers are also displayed in myHilltop. You’ll view and accept the aid offer and complete any additional requirements to secure your aid offer in myHilltop.

Grants

Grants do not require repayment, while loans do require repayment. These options are only offered to students returning to ���ϲʿ�'s and seeking their first bachelor's degree. Grants and work study are not available for other special categories of students (temporary, post baccalaureate and non-degree seeking).

Federal Grants

• Federal Pell Grant
  Available to students (U.S. citizens) who show financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Annual awards vary widely ($555 to $5,550 for full-time study). Award amount is determined by the student's  (EFC) as calculated from the FAFSA. Pell Grant funds are sent directly to the school and applied to the student’s bill.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
  Federal grant awarded to Pell Grant–eligible students who have demonstrated the highest calculated need from the FAFSA. Awards are applied directly to the student’s bill. SEOG is subject to availability.

State Grants

• Texas Tuition Equalization Grant
  State-funded, need-based grant offered to eligible full-time undergraduates who are Texas residents. Students who receive athletic scholarships are not eligible to receive a TEG.

Work Study

• Federal and State College Work Study
  Provides paid employment opportunities in various campus offices. Work-study awards are offered to students with demonstrated financial need. Students are paid at an hourly rate and receive pay every two weeks for the hours worked. The average college work-study award is $2,000 annually and is paid directly to the student. College work study is subject to availability. Please note that a work-study award is not a prerequisite for the majority of on-campus jobs. Numerous opportunities exist for students who do not qualify for this award.

Loans

Loans require repayment, while grants do not. Returning students seeking a first or second bachelor’s degree may qualify for loans. Temporary and non-degree-seeking students do not.

Federal Direct Student Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)

Subsidized Student Loan is awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the FAFSA and the college's cost of attendance. The federal government pays the interest on the loan during enrollment of at least six credit hours per semester and during the six-month grace period after enrollment ceases. An Unsubsidized Student Loan is not based on financial need, and interest accrues from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. Annual loan limits under the Federal Student Loan program are: $5,500 freshman, $6,500 sophomore, and $7,500 junior and senior. Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds are available for students whose parents are not credit worthy or for students determined independent of parent by Department of Education standards. Federal Student Loan funds are released directly to the school in two or more disbursements via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and applied directly to the student bill.

Federal Direct Parent Loan for Dependent Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

Available to creditworthy parents who want to borrow for their undergraduate children's education. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. A Master Promissory Note (MPN) is required in addition to the submission of the FAFSA. The loan amount can be up to the cost of attendance minus other financial aid received. PLUS Loan funds are released directly to the school in two or more disbursements via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and applied directly to the student bill. Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed for the academic year, although deferment options are available.