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Financial Aid Success Habits
 

Receiving financial aid isn't something you do just once—it's an ongoing process throughout your college journey. Developing simple habits and routines can help you avoid missing deadlines, maximize your funding opportunities, and know where to go when you have questions. Small actions each semester can make a big difference in reducing financial stress and helping you stay focused on your education.

1

Make Financial Aid Part of Your Semester Routine
Stay on top of deadlines and check your financial aid regularly.
FAFSA Deadlines
UTEP Deadlines

2

Explore Scholarships Throughout the Year
Opportunities are available all year long. Keep looking!
UTEP Scholarships
Scholarship Finder

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7 Financial Aid Success Habits

3

Understand Your Financial Aid Eligibility
Know the requirements to maintain your financial aid.
Staying Eligible

4

Ask Questions Early
Don't wait! Ask questions before making important decisions.
Make an Appointment with Financial Aid

5

Meet with Your Academic Advisor Regularly
Stay on track academically and financially.
Make an Appointment

6

Use Campus Resources Before You Need Them
Support is here. Connect with them to prevent future challenges.
Explore Resources

7

Do a Monthly Financial Aid Check-In
A few minutes each month can prevent future financial challenges.
FAFSA.gov
UTEP Goldmine
Tools to Support Your
Financial Aid Routine

Download these resources to help you stay organized and on track.

Helpful Templates & Tools
Financial Aid Roadmap
Stay on track with important steps and deadlines.
Financial Aid Deadline and SAP Tracker
Never miss an important deadline again.
Scholarship Search Tracker
Track scholarships you find and  apply for.
Questions to Ask
Financial Aid Office
  • Am I meeting all eligibility requirements?
  • What documents am I missing?
  • Are there scholarships I qualify for?
  • What happens if I drop a course?
  • When are my next deadlines?

Ask these questions to your Financial Aid Office and Academic Advisor.

Academic Advisor
  • Am I on track to graduate?
  • Am I making satisfactory academic progress?
  • Is this the right course plan for me?
  • What resources can help me succeed?
Financial Aid Office

Financial aid questions, FAFSA help, SAP, and appeals

Academic Advising 

Degree planning, course scheduling, graduation

Miner Learning Center

Tutoring 

CARE Office

Emergency aid and other supports

CAPS

Mental health, counseling, stress management 

CASS

Accommodations and academic support

Financial Literacy and Wellness

Increase your financial literacy

Campus Resources

You don't have to do it alone. Support is here. 

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