Various financial aid programs are available. Interested students should visit, write, or call the Office of Student Financial Aid, located in Room 240, J.C. Kellam Building.
Counselors are available during regular business hours.
Federal and State Aid Programs Southwest Texas State University participates in a number of federal and state financial aid programs. Students may apply for such grant programs as the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Texas Public Education Grant, and State Student Incentive Grant. The Federal Direct Lending Program is limited to new borrowers with no previous participation in the Federal Stafford, SLS, etc. The interest rates for these loans may vary. Except for the Federal Direct Parent Loan, repayment generally does not begin until six months after the student leaves school or drops below a half-time status.