The acceptance of employment reduces the amount of loan assistance a student will be permitted to accept in order to meet financial need to cover educational expenses. Compensation depends on the type of job, qualifications, and classification. The number of hours and work schedule will vary depending on the position. In accordance with appropriate guidelines, pay scales depend on the type of job, qualifications, and classification. Normally, students will be employed for a maximum of 19.5 hours per week.
Information concerning student financial aid is accurate at the time of printing.
The Financial Aid Office has detailed information available upon request. Scholarship Programs Information about a variety of scholarships awarded on the basis of academic merit and achievement is available from the Office of Financial Aid. The University of Texas at Dallas also offers a number of endowed scholarships that are administered by a school or program. Graduate scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence and adequate preparation for graduate study in the student's chosen field, as shown by the student's academic record. Scholarship eligibility criteria include admission into a degree program, enrollment in course work leading to the degree, reasonable progress in the degree program, good academic standing, GPA, and in some cases test scores, references, and personal statements.