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Think you can’tafford college?
Think again.
Every year, Texas college students receive billions of dollars in financial aid.
Finanical Aid for Texas StudentsAyuda económica para los estudiantes en Texas
¿Piensas que losestudios superioresestán fuera de tualcance?
Piénsalo de nuevo.
Cada año,en Texas se ofrecen
miles de millones de dólares de en
ayuda económica a estudiantes
de educación superior.
Earning a college degree may not cost as much as you think.
D on’t think you can afford to go to college?
With the right planning, a college education is
within reach for every Texan. A college degree is the best
investment you can make in your future. You will have
more job opportunities and, over your lifetime, earn about
twice as much money as you would have earned with only
a high school diploma.
The cost of college depends on where you go, where you live,
the degree you earn, and how long it takes you to complete
your degree. In Texas, average tuition and fees for a 15-hour
semester range from $747 at a public community college to
$6,695 at an independent or private college or university.
In Texas, average tuition and fees for a 15-hour semester range from $747 at a public community college to $6,695 at an independent university.
• Get college credit for what you already know by taking a College-
Level Examination Program
(CLEP) exam.
• Plan for your college experience. Explore
career options early to avoid
changing majors and spending more
time in college.
Start at a community college.Tuition and fees are less than at universities. Many students also save money
by living at home while they attend community college.
Paying for CollegeFamilies are expected to pay what they can toward their children’s education.
Financial aid is available to fill the gap between the family’s resources and the
cost of attendance.
Financial AidFinancial aid refers to money provided by the government, college, or private
sources to help people pay for college.
Types of Financial Aid• Grants and Scholarships: do not have to be paid back. Scholarships are usually
awarded based on grades or some special talent; grants are usually
awarded based on financial need.
• Loans: borrowed funds that must be paid back, usually with interest.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs: borrowed funds that usually must be repaid
through some type of service – like working as a teacher, nurse or doctor,
or by finishing the degree in a set amount of time.
• Tuition/Fee Exemptions: programs that lower the tuition and/or fee charges
for special populations attending public colleges and universities.
Tips for Reducing College CostsBe prepared to take college-level courses.• Get ready for college while in high school. Take the Recommended High School
Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program. If you are not prepared
for college-level work, you must pay to take developmental education courses
before enrolling in courses for your degree.
Earn your degree or certificate as soon as you can.• Earn college credit in high school. With TechPrep, Dual or Concurrent Enrollment,
Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses
and/or exams, you can earn college credit for courses you take in high school.
Community colleges are usually less expensive than universities. You can also save money living at home and commuting to school.
Average Cost to Attend Higher Education Institutions in Texas, Fall and Spring Semesters (2006-2007)
SOURCE: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Costs are for residents of Texas or the community college district who are single without dependents, living off campus nine months, taking 15 credit hours fall and spring semesters.
NOTE: Tuition and fee rates for the public universities are listed as they were reported by the institutions and are subject to change.
$1,326
$1,393
$550
$849
$1,030
$4,539
$3,126
$1,168
$2,000
$2,708
$1,012 $6,645 $1,714 $1,946 $17,182
$1,359 $10,562 $2,651 $3,743 $22,833
$1,065 $5,313 $1,662 $1,670 $11,428
$754 $3,150 $2,470 $1,798 $11,021
$1,047 $6,417 $2,124 $2,289 $15,616
$662$15,003 $932 $5,273 $1,091 $1,461 $24,422
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Est. Cost ofAttendance
Books & Supplies
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MandatoryFees
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Students who are Texas residents but not U.S. citizens may be eligible for state financial aid.
3. The SAR is sent to colleges and universities that you list on the FAFSA. The financial aid office at each institution will use this information to calculate your financial need.
Financial need is the difference between your EFC and the average cost of attending that institution which includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses.
Financial Need = Cost of Attendance – EFC
4. The financial aid office will figure out the programs for which you may qualify for and develop a “financial aid package.”
5. You will receive an award letter explaining the package, or the amounts and type of aid that institution will offer you. You may accept part or all of the aid, but you need to let the college or university know of your decision.
Institutions set their own deadlines. Make sure you complete and submit your FAFSA in time for the results to be at your institution by the college’s or university’s Priority Application Deadline. If you apply late, some of the aid will already be gone. The school will only be able to offer you what is left over.
About LoansStudents and families use loans to spread the cost of college over a long period of time – the same way they pay for things like homes and cars.
Ask the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend about how its loan process works. The loans with the lowest interest are those targeted to financially needy students. In fact, some loans don’t have to be paid back if the student earns a bachelor’s degree in four years or less, or performs certain
• Waivers: programs that allow some out-of-state students to attend Texas public colleges and universities and pay the lower, in-state tuition rate.
• Work-Study: part-time jobs arranged through colleges and universities, and located on or near campus.
Applying for Financial AidThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form you need to fill out in order to apply for most financial aid, except scholarships.
Scholarships are awarded to students for high grades or special talents. You must apply for them separately. You do not have to pay someone to find out about scholarships – lots of companies do this for free. You will find a list of organizations that help students free-of-charge in this brochure.
1. To apply for aid other than scholarships, complete and submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. The earlier your form is received the better your chances of receiving funds. You will need to have income tax information for you and your parents available to complete the form.
You will find the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov or you can get a copy from your high school counselor, any college or university financial aid office, or by calling 1-888-311-8881. It will be processed more quickly if you submit it online (FAFSA on the Web). The section at www.fafsa.ed.gov entitled “Before Beginning a FAFSA” has a lot of helpful information.
2. You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) within four to six weeks of mailing a FAFSA, or within two to four weeks of completing FAFSA on the Web, sooner if you provide an email address. The SAR will indicate the amount of money the system believes your family can afford to pay for college (your Expected Family Contribution [EFC]) and your eligibility for a Pell Grant. Read the report carefully. If corrections are needed, just follow the directions. Don’t stop the application process if the SAR says you do not qualify for a Pell grant. There are many other types of aid you still might get. Complete the application process.
Tuition Rebate for Undergraduate StudentsIf you did not take any college courses before fall 1997 and complete a bachelor’s degree having attempted no more than 3 semester credit hours beyond the requirements of your degree, you may be able to claim a tuition rebate of up to $1,000. You must apply for the tuition rebate before you receive your bachelor’s degree. See your Business Office or Financial Aid Office for an application and more information.
Things to Remember1. The FAFSA is the only application you need to complete for most financial
aid. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, check with the college you plan to attend. You can’t get federal aid, but you might be able to receive state financial aid. The college may have you complete the paper FAFSA or an alternative aid application.
2. Colleges and universities must consider scholarships you bring with you to the school when calculating the amount of aid you will receive.
3. Most financial aid is based on need. Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the same whatever school you go to, but your financial need will be higher or lower depending upon the cost of the institution you attend.
4. Remember that you need to reapply for financial aid each year.
5. Each college and university sets its own deadlines for applying for financial aid. Contact all institutions you’d like to attend to learn about their deadlines.
6. This is the most important investment you can make in your future. Take time to learn about your options before you make any decisions. Financial aid professionals at the institutions can help you find ways to pay for your education.
work or services after completing college. Other loans are available to students preparing for certain careers, like those in medicine and allied health.
Exemptions and WaiversThe state uses exemptions to lower some students’ tuition and fee charges, and waivers to reduce college tuition and fees for out-of-state students. For more information, contact the Admissions Office or the Registrar’s Office at the public college or university you plan to attend or go to www.collegefortexans.com, click on Paying for College, and then on Types of Financial Aid.
Tax AdvantagesCollege students and their families can reduce their federal income taxes through the following programs. For more information, contact a tax preparer, look up Publication 970 at www.irs.gov, or call the IRS at 1-800-827-1040.
• Receive a tax credit of up to $1,500 per year with the federal Hope Tax Credit, or $2,000 per year with the federal Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.
• Deduct up to $3,000 per year for tuition and fees, and up to $2,500 per year for interest paid on educational loans.
College Savings PlanThe Texas 529 College Savings Plan or Tomorrow’s College Investment Plan is a tax-free program that allows families to save money to pay for college expenses. There are no eligibility, income or age restrictions on account owners or beneficiaries. There are limits to the amount of money you can save in this way. For more information, call 1-800-445-GRAD (1-800-445-4723) or visit www.texastomorrowfunds.org.
In 2004-2005, about 50 percent of students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities received financial aid.
Eastfield College (Dallas CountyCommunity College District)
3737 Motley DriveMesquite, TX 75150Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,452www.eastfieldcollege.eduMain: (972) 860-7100Admissions: (972) 860-7100Financial Aid: (972) 860-8385
El Centro College (Dallas CountyCommunity College District)
801 Main StreetDallas, TX 75202Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,629www.elcentrocollege.eduMain: (214) 860-2037 Admissions: (214) 860-2311Financial Aid: (214) 860-2099/2097
El Paso Community College 919 Hunter DriveP.O. Box 20500El Paso, TX 79998Fall Enrollment: 24,239www.epcc.eduMain: (915) 831-3277Admissions: (915) 831-2150Financial Aid: (915) 831-2561
Frank Phillips College1301 West RooseveltP.O. Box 5118Borger, TX 79008-5118Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,207www.fpc.cc.tx.usMain: (806) 457-4200Admission: (806) 457-4200Financial Aid: (806) 457-4200
Galveston College4015 Avenue QGalveston, TX 77550Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,215www.gc.eduMain: (409) 944-4242Admission: (409) 944-1234Financial Aid: (409) 944-1237
Grayson County College6101 Highway 691Denison, TX 75020Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,715www.grayson.eduMain: (903) 465-6030Financial Aid: (903) 463-8794
Hill College112 Lamar DriveHillsboro, TX 76645P.O. Box 619Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,084www.hillcollege.eduMain: (254) 582-2555Admissions: (254) 582-2555 x 239Financial Aid: (254) 582-2555 x 214
Houston Community College System3100 Main at ElginP.O. Box 667517Houston, TX 77266-7517Fall 2005 Enrollment: 35,595www.hccs.eduMain: (713) 718-2000Student Services: (713) 718-2000
Howard College1001 Birdwell LaneBig Spring, TX 79720Fall Enrollment: 2,713www.howardcollege.eduMain: (866) 432-264-5000Admissions: (915) 264-5000Financial Aid: (915) 264-5000
Kilgore College1100 BroadwayKilgore, TX 75662Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,815www.kilgore.eduMain: (903) 984-8531Admissions: (903) 983-8216 Financial Aid: 903) 983-8211
Kingwood College(North Harris MontgomeryCommunity College District)
20000 Kingwood DriveHumble, TX 77339Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,837www.kingwoodcollege.eduMain: (800) 883-7939Admissions: (281) 312-1614Financial Aid: (281) 312-1606
Lamar Institute of Technology855 East Lavaca StreetP.O. Box 10043Beaumont, TX 77710Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,711www.theinstitute.lamar.eduMain: (409) 880-8185Admissions: (409) 880-8321Financial Aid: (409) 880-2137
Lamar State College at Orange410 Front Street Orange, TX 77630Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,132 www.orange.lamar.eduMain: (409) 883-7750Admissions: (409) 882-3364Financial Aid: (409) 882-3317
Lamar State College at Port Arthur1500 Procter Street P.O. Box 310Port Arthur, TX 77641-0310Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,986 www.lamarpa.eduMain: (409) 983-4921Admissions: (409) 984-6167 Financial Aid: (409) 984-6203
Lamar University4400 MLK BoulevardP.O. Box 10009Beaumont, TX 77710Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,523www.lamar.eduMain: (409) 880-7011Admissions: (409) 880-8888Financial Aid: (409) 880-7011
Laredo Community CollegeWest End Washington Street Laredo, TX 78040-4395Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,169www.laredo.cc.tx.usMain: (956) 721-5140Admissions: (956) 721-5117Financial Aid: (956) 721-5361
Lee College 511 South Whiting StreetBaytown, TX 77520P.O. Box 818, 77522Fall Enrollment: 4,576www.lee.eduMain: (281) 427-5611Admissions: (281) 425-6393Financial Aid: (281) 425-6389
McLennan Community College1400 College DriveWaco, TX 76708 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,638www.mclennan.eduMain: (254) 299-8622Admissions: (254) 299-8622
Midland College3600 North GarfieldMidland, TX 78705Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,584www.midland.eduMain: (432) 685-4500Admissions: (432) 685-5502Financial Aid: (432) 685-44757
Midwestern State University3410 Taft Boulevard Wichita Falls, TX 76308Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,182www.mwsu.eduMain: (940) 397-4000Admissions: (800) 842-1922Financial Aid: (940) 397-4214
Montgomery College (North Harris MontgomeryCommunity College District)
3200 College Park DriveConroe, TX 77384Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,971www.montgomery-college.comMain: (936) 273-7000Admissions: (936) 273-7236
Alvin Community College3110 Mustang RoadAlvin, TX 77511Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,828www.alvincollege.eduMain: (281) 756-3500Admissions: (281) 756-3531Financial Aid: (281) 756-3524
Amarillo College2011 South Washington StreetP.O. Box 447Amarillo, TX 79178Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,391www.actx.eduMain: (806) 371-5000Admissions: (806) 371-5030
Angelina College3500 South 1st Street/Hwy. 59 SouthP.O. Box 1768Lufkin, TX 75902-1768Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,756www.angelina.eduMain: (936) 639-1301Admissions: (936) 633-5212Financial Aid: (936) 633-5291
Angelo State University2601 West Avenue NorthASU Station #11014San Angelo, TX 76909-1014Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,156www.angelo.eduMain: (325) 942-2555Admissions: (325) 942-2185Financial Aid: (325) 942-2246
Austin Community College5930 Middle Fiskville RoadAustin, TX 78752Fall 2005 Enrollment: 30,499www.austincc.eduMain: (512) 223-7000Admissions: (512) 223-7509Financial Aid: (512) 223-7547
Blinn College902 College AvenueBrenham, TX 77833Fall 2005 Enrollment: 14,351www.blinn.eduMain: (979) 830-4000
Admissions: (979) 830-4144Financial Aid: (979) 830-4146
Brazosport College500 College DriveLake Jackson, TX 77566Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,604www.brazosport.eduMain: (979) 230-3000Admissions: (979) 230-3020Financial Aid: (979) 230-3441
Brookhaven College (Dallas CountyCommunity College District)
3939 Valley View LaneDallas, TX 75244-4997Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,373www.brookhavencollege.eduMain: (972) 860-4700Admissions: (972) 860-4883Financial Aid: (972) 860-4111
Cedar Valley College (Dallas CountyCommunity College District)
3030 North Dallas AvenueLancaster, TX 75134Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,300www.cedarvalleycollege.eduMain: (972) 860-8201Admissions: (972) 860-8201Financial Aid: (972) 860-8280
Central Texas College6200 West Central Texas ExpresswayP.O. Box 1800Killeen, TX 76540-9990Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A www.ctcd.eduMain: (254) 526-7161Admissions: (254) 526-1696Financial Aid: (254) 526-1508
Cisco Junior College101 College HeightsCisco, TX 76437Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,494www.cisco.cc.tx.usMain: (254) 442-5000
Clarendon College1122 College DriveP.O. Box 968Clarendon, TX 79226-1018
Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,116www.clarendoncollege.eduMain: (806) 874-3571Financial Aid: (806) 874-4809
Coastal Bend College3800 Charco RoadBeeville, TX 78102Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,353www.coastalbend.eduMain: (361) 358-2838 Admissions: (361) 354-2245 Financial Aid: (361) 354-2238
College of the Mainland 1200 Amburn Road Texas City, TX 77591Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,992www.com.eduMain: (409) 938-1211Admissions: (409) 938-1211 x 3Financial Aid: (409) 938-1211 x 4
Collin County Community College 2800 East Spring Creek ParkwayPlano, TX 75074Fall 2005 Enrollment: 18,221www.ccccd.eduMain: (972) 548-6790Admissions: (972) 881-5710 Financial Aid: (972) 881-5760
Cy-Fair College (North HarrisMontgomery Community CollegeDistrict)
9191 Barker Cypress RoadCypress, TX 77433Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,799www.nhmcce.eduMain: (281) 290-3200
Del Mar College101 Baldwin BoulevardCorpus Christi, TX 78404Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,889 www.delmar.eduMain: (361) 698-1200Admissions: (361) 698-1255Financial Aid: (361) 698-1293
Contact Information for Texas Colleges and UniversitiesTo find out which institutions offer specific majors, go to the online guide located
at www.CollegeForTexans.com/Applying by clicking on Degrees at Texas Public
Universities or Degrees at Texas Public Community and Technical Colleges.
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
South Texas College3201 Pecan BoulevardP.O. Box 9701McAllen, TX 78502Fall 2005 Enrollment: 16,233www.southtexascollege.eduMain: (956) 872-8311Admissions: (956) 872-8323Financial Aid: (956) 872-6409
Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf
3200 Avenue C Big Spring, TX 79720Fall 2005 Enrollment: 125www.howardcollege.edu/swcidMain: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD)Admissions: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD)Financial Aid: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD)
Southwest Texas Junior College2401 Garner Field RoadUvalde, TX 78801Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,067www.swtjc.netMain: (830) 278-4401Admissions: (830) 591-7255Financial Aid: (830) 591-7343
St. Philip’s College (AlamoCommunity College District)
1801 Martin Luther King BoulevardSan Antonio, TX 78203Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,187www.accd.edu/spcMain: (210) 531-3200Financial Aid: (210) 531-3272
Stephen F. Austin State University1936 North StreetP.O. Box 13052SFA Station Nacogdoches, TX 75962Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,290www.sfasu.eduMain: (936) 468-3401Admissions: (936) 468-2504/2085Financial Aid: (936) 468-2403
Sul Ross State UniversityP.O. Box C-114400 North Harrison StreetAlpine, TX 79832Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,918www.sulross.eduMain: (432) 837-8011Admissions: (432) 837-8050Financial Aid: (432) 837-8055
Sul Ross State University –Rio Grande College
205 Wildcat DriveRoute 3, Box 1200Eagle Pass, TX 78852Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,006www.sulross.edu
Main: (830) 278-3339Admissions: (830) 758-5007Financial Aid: (830) 758-5021
Tarleton State University1333 West WashingtonStephenville, TX 76401Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,144www.tarleton.eduMain: (254) 968-9000Admissions: (254) 968-9125Financial Aid: (254) 968-9070
Tarrant County College District• Northeast Campus
828 Harwood RoadHurst, TX 76054Fall 2005 Enrollment: 12,372www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=1
Main: (817) 515-6200Financial Aid: (817) 515-6997
• Northwest Campus 4801 Marine Creek ParkwayFort Worth, TX 76179Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,356www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=2
Main: (817) 515-7100Admissions: (817) 515-7777Financial Aid: (817) 515-7711
• South Campus 5301 Campus DriveFort Worth, TX 76119Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,885www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=3
Main: (817) 515-4100Financial Aid: (817) 515-4564
• Southeast Campus2100 Southeast ParkwayArlington, TX 76018 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,975www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=4
Main: (817) 515-3100Financial Aid: (817) 515-3040
Temple College2600 South First Street Temple, TX 76504Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,897www.templejc.eduMain: (254) 298-8282 Admissions: (254) 298-8306 Financial Aid: (254) 298-8321
Texarkana College2500 North Robison RoadTexarkana, TX 75501Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,682www.texarkanacollege.eduMain: (903) 838-4541Admissions: (903) 832-5565 x 3012Financial Aid: (903) 832-5566 x3214/5565
Texas A&M International University5201 University BoulevardLaredo, TX 78041Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,289www.tamiu.eduMain: (956) 326-2001 Admissions: (956) 326-2200Financial Aid: (956) 326-2225
Texas A&M University1265 TAMUCollege Station, TX 77843Fall 2005 Enrollment: 44,578 www.tamu.eduMain: (979) 845-3211Admissions: (979) 845-3741Financial Aid: (979) 845-3236
Texas A&M University – Galveston5007 Avenue UP.O. Box 1675Galveston, TX 77553Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,661www.tamug.eduMain: (877) 322-4443Admissions: (409) 740-4414Financial Aid: (409) 740-4500
Texas A&M University – Commerce2600 West Neal StreetP.O. Box 3011Commerce, TX 75429 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,677 www.tamu-commerce.eduMain: (903) 886-5081Admissions: (903) 886-5081Financial Aid: (903) 886-5096
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi6300 Ocean DriveCorpus Christi, TX 78412 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,355www.tamucc.eduMain: (361) 825-5700Admissions: (361) 825-2624Financial Aid: (361) 825-2338
Texas A&M University – Kingsville700 University Boulevard, MSC 128Kingsville, TX 78363Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,662www.tamuk.eduMain: (361) 593-2111Admissions: (361) 593-2315Financial Aid: (800) 687-6000
Texas A&M University – Kingsville System Center at Palo Alto
1400 West VillaretSan Antonio, TX 78224Fall 2005 Enrollment: NAMain: (210) 921-5488 www.tamuk.edu/sanantonioMain: (210) 921-5488 Admissions: (361)593-2315 Financial Aid: (800) 687-6000
Mountain View College (DallasCounty Community College District)
4849 West Illinois AvenueDallas, TX 75211Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,140www.mountainviewcollege.comMain: (214) 860-8680Admissions: (214) 860-8600Financial Aid: (214) 860-8688
Navarro College3200 West 7th AvenueCorsicana, TX 75110Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,359www.navarrocollege.eduMain: (903) 874-6501Admissions: (903) 874-6501Financial Aid: (903) 875-7363
North Central Texas College1525 West CaliforniaGainesville, TX 76240Fall Enrollment: 6,967www.nctc.eduMain: (940) 668-7731Admissions: (940) 668-4222Financial Aid: (940) 668-4242
North Harris College (North Harris MontgomeryCommunity College District)
2700 W.W. Thorne DriveHouston, TX 77073Fall Enrollment: 11,466 www.northharriscollege.comMain: (281) 618-5400Admissions: (281) 618-5410Financial Aid: (281) 618-5464
North Lake College (Dallas CountyCommunity College District)
5001 North MacArthur BoulevardIrving, TX 75038Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,623www.northlakecollege.eduMain: (972) 273-3000Admissions: (972) 273-3000Financial Aid: (972) 273-3326
Northeast Texas Community CollegeFM Road 1735P.O. Box 1307 Mount Pleasant, TX 75456Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,507www.ntcc.eduMain: (903) 434-8100Admissions: (903) 434-8138
Northwest Vista College (AlamoCommunity College District)
3535 North Ellison DriveSan Antonio, TX 78251Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,151www.accd.edu/nvcMain: (210) 348-2020 Financial Aid: (210) 348-2100
Odessa College201 West UniversityOdessa, TX 79764Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,788www.odessa.eduMain: (432) 335-6400Admissions: (432) 335-6432Financial Aid: (432) 335-6429
Palo Alto College (Alamo CommunityCollege District)
1400 West Villaret BoulevardSan Antonio, TX 78224Fall Enrollment: 8,065www.accd.edu/pacMain: (210) 921-5000Admissions: (210) 921-5270Financial Aid: (210) 921-5320
Panola College1109 West Panola Street Carthage, TX 75633 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,922 www.panola.eduMain: (903) 693-2000Admissions: (903) 693-2077Financial Aid: (903) 693-2039
Paris Junior College2400 Clarksville StreetParis, TX 75460Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,264www.parisjc.eduMain: (903) 785-7661Admissions: (903) 782-0425 Financial Aid: (903) 782-0429
Prairie View A&M UniversityFM Road 1098 University DriveP.O. Box 188Prairie View, TX 77446Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,912www.pvamu.eduMain: (936) 857-3311Admissions: (936) 857-2626Financial Aid: (936) 857-2422/2422
Ranger College1100 College CircleRanger, TX 76470 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 758 www.ranger.cc.tx.usMain: (254) 647-3234Admissions: (254) 647-3234 x 215Financial Aid: (254) 647-3234 x 217
Richland College (Dallas CountyCommunity College District)
12800 Abrams RoadDallas, TX 75243-2199Fall 2005 Enrollment: 13,522www.rlc.dcccd.eduMain: (972) 238-6106/6100Admissions: (972) 238-6101Financial Aid: (972) 238-6188/6187
Round Rock Higher Education Center1555 University BoulevardAustin, TX 78664 Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A www.rrhec.txstate.eduMain: (512) 716-4000 Admissions: (512) 716-4022Financial Aid: (512) 245-2315
Sam Houston State University1903 University AvenueHuntsville, TX 77341Fall 2005 Enrollment: 15,308www.shsu.eduMain: (866) 294-1111Admissions: (936) 294-1828 Financial Aid: (936) 294-1774
San Antonio College (Alamo Community College District)
1300 San Pedro AvenueSan Antonio, TX 78212Fall 2005 Enrollment: 21,555 www.accd.edu/sacMain: (210) 733-2000Admissions: (210) 733-2581Financial Aid: (210) 733-2979Student Assistance Line: (210) 733-2225
San Jacinto College District• Central Campus
8060 Spencer HighwayPasadena, TX 77505Fall 2005 Enrollment: 12,627www.sjcd.cc.tx.usMain: (281) 476-1501Admissions: (281) 476-1501Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501
• North Campus5800 Uvalde RoadHouston, TX 77049Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,529www.sjcd.cc.tx.usMain: (281) 476-1501Admissions: (281) 476-1501Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501
• South Campus 13735 Beamer RoadHouston, TX 77089Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,554www.sjcd.cc.tx.usMain: (281) 476-1501Admissions: (281) 476-1836 Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501
South Plains College1401 South College AvenueLevelland, TX 79336Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,233www.southplainscollege.eduMain: (806) 894-9611 Admissions: (806) 894-9611, x 2187/22375Financial Aid: (806) 894-9611, x 3800
Trinity Valley Community College100 Cardinal DriveAthens, TX 75751Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,658www.tvcc.eduMain: (903) 677-8822Financial Aid: (903) 675-6233
Tyler Junior College1327 South Baxter AvenueTyler, TX 75701P.O. Box 9020, 75711Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,265www.tjc.edu
Main: (903) 510-2200Admissions: (903) 510-2523Financial Aid: (903) 510-2385
University of Houston4800 Calhoun RoadHouston, TX 77204Fall 2005 Enrollment: 34,582www.uh.eduMain: (713) 743-1000Admissions: (713) 743-1010Financial Aid: (713) 743-9090
University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch4242 South Mason RoadKaty, TX 77450Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/AMain: (832) 842.2800www.uhsa.uh.edu/crMain: (832) 842.2800 Financial Aid: (832) 842-2801
University of Houston System at Sugar Land
14000 University BoulevardSugar Land, TX 77479Fall 2005 Enrollment: NAwww.SUGARLAND.UH.edu
Main: (281) 275-3300 Financial Aid: (281) 275-3301
University of Houston – Clear Lake2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,826www.UHCL.eduMain: (281) 283-7600Financial Aid: (281) 283-2480
University of Houston – DowntownOne Main StreetHouston, TX 77002Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,433www.dt.uh.eduMain: (713) 221-8000Admissions: (713) 221-8522 Financial Aid: (713) 221-8041
University of Houston – Victoria3007 North Ben WilsonVictoria, TX 77901Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,491 www.uhv.eduMain: (361) 570-4848Admissions: (361) 570-4110Financial Aid: (361) 570-4131
University of North Texas801 North Texas BoulevardP.O. Box 311277Denton, TX 76203Fall 2005 Enrollment: 32,047www.unt.eduMain: (940) 565-2000Admissions: (800) 868-8211Financial Aid: (800 655-3537
University of North Texas SystemCenter at Dallas
8915 South Hampton RoadDallas, TX 76232Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA www.unt.edu/unt-dallasMain: (972) 780-3600 Admissions: (972) 780-3600Financial Aid: (972) 780-3600
Vernon College4400 College Drive Vernon, TX 76384Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,784
www.vernoncollege.eduMain: (940) 552-6291Financial Aid: (940) 696-8752
Victoria College2200 East Red RiverVictoria, TX 77901Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,980www.vc.cc.tx.usMain: (361) 573-3291Admissions: (361) 572-6408 Financial Aid: (361) 572-6415
Weatherford College225 College Park DriveWeatherford, TX 76086 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,437 www.wc.eduMain: (800) 287-5471Financial Aid: (817) 594-5471 x 295
West Texas A&M University2501 4th Avenue Canyon, TX 79016Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,293www.wtamu.eduMain: (806) 651-2000 Admissions: (806) 651-2020Financial Aid: (806) 651-2055
Western Texas College6200 College AvenueSnyder, TX 79549Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,756www.wtc.eduMain: (325) 573-8511Admissions: (325-573-8511 x 309
Wharton County Junior College911 Boling HighwayWharton, TX 77488Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,008www.wcjc.eduMain: (979) 532-4560Admissions: (979) 532-6381Financial Aid: (979) 532-6345
Texas A&M University – Texarkana2600 North Robison RoadP.O. Box 5518Texarkana, TX 75505Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,549www.tamut.eduMain: (903) 223-3000Admissions: (903) 223-3069 Financial Aid: (903) 223-3066
Texas Southern University3100 Cleburne AvenueHouston, TX 77004Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,478 www.tsu.eduMain: (713) 313-7011Admissions: (713) 313-7071Financial Aid: (713) 313-7071
Texas State Technical College (TSTC)TSTC Harlingen
1902 North LoopHarlingen, TX 78550Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,257www.harlingen.tstc.eduMain: (800) 852-8784Admissions: (800) 852-8784Financial Aid: (800) 852-8784
TSTC Marshall2400 East End BoulevardSouth Marshall, TX 75670Fall 2005 Enrollment: 565www.marshall.tstc.eduMain: (800) 792-8782
TSTC Waco3801 Campus DriveWaco, TX 76705Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,528www.waco.tstc.eduMain: (800) 792-8784
TSTC West Texas300 Homer K. Taylor DriveSweetwater, TX 79556Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,660www.sweetwater.tstc.eduMain: (800) 592-8784
Texas State University – San Marcos601 University DriveSan Marcos, TX 78666Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,129www.txstate.eduMain: (512) 245-2111Admissions: (512) 245-2364/2340Financial Aid: (512) 245-2315
Texas Tech University2500 BroadwayP.O. Box 42005Lubbock, TX 79409Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,940www.ttu.eduMain: (806) 742-2261
Admissions: (806) 742-1480Financial Aid: (806) 742-3125
Texas Woman’s University304 Administration DriveP.O. Box 425589Denton, TX 76204Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,326www.twu.eduMain: (940) 898-3188Financial Aid: (940) 898-3051
The University Center3232 College Park DriveThe Woodlands, TX 77384Fall 2005 Enrollment: NAwww.tuc.eduMain: (936) 273-7510Admissions: (936) 273-7510Financial Aid: (936) 273-7510
The Universities Center at Dallas1901 Main StreetDallas, TX 76019Fall 2005 Enrollment: 14,399 www.ucddowntown.orgMain: (214) 915-1905Admissions: (214) 915-1900Financial Aid: (214) 915-1901
The University of Texas at Arlington701 South Nedderman DriveP.O. Box 19111Arlington, TX 76019Fall 2005 Enrollment: 25,352www.uta.eduMain: (817) 272-2011Admissions: (817) 272-6287Financial Aid: (817) 272-3561
The University of Texas at Arlington – Fort Worth Center
7300 Jack Newell Boulevard SouthFort Worth, TX 76118Fall 2005 Enrollment: NAwww.utafw.uta.eduMain: (817) 272.5988Financial Aid: (817) 272-5989
The University of Texas at Austin1925 San Jacinto BoulevardAustin, TX 78712Fall 2005 Enrollment: 49,233www.utexas.eduMain: (512) 471-3434Admissions: (512) 475-7440Financial Aid: (512) 475-6203
The University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost College
80 Fort BrownBrownsville, TX 78520Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,759www.utb.eduMain: (956) 882-8200
The University of Texas at Dallas800 West Campbell RoadP.O. Box 830688Richardson, TX 75083Fall 2005 Enrollment: 14,399www.utdallas.eduMain: (972) 883-2111Admissions: (972) 883-2270Financial Aid: (972) 883-2941
The University of Texas at El Paso500 West University AvenueEl Paso, TX 79968Fall 2005 Enrollment: 19,257www.utep.eduMain: (915) 747-5000Admissions: (915) 747-5890Financial Aid: (915) 747-5204
The University of Texas at San Antonio
6900 North Loop 1604 WestSan Antonio, TX 78249Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,291www.utsa.eduMain: (210) 458-4011Admissions: (210) 458-4599 Financial Aid: (210) 458-8000
The University of Texas at Tyler3900 University Boulevard Tyler, TX 75799Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,746www.uttyler.eduMain: (903) 566-7000Admissions: (903) 566-7202Financial Aid: (903) 566-7180
The University of Texas at Pan American
1201 University DriveEdinburg, TX 78541Fall 2005 Enrollment: 17,048www.utpa.eduMain: (866) 441-8872Financial Aid: (956) 381-2501
The University of Texas of thePermian Basin
4901 East University Boulevard Odessa, TX 79762Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,406www.utpb.eduMain: (432) 552-2020Admissions: (866) 552-8872Financial Aid: (432) 552-2620
Tomball College (North HarrisMontgomery Community CollegeDistrict)
30555 Tomball ParkwayTomball, TX 77375Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,600www.tomballcollege.comMain: (281) 351-3300Admissions: (281) 351-3310Financial Aid: (281) 351-3310
INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS
Abilene Christian UniversityUniversity 1600 Campus CourtACU Box 29100Abilene, TX 79699 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,683www.acu.eduMain: (325) 674-2000Admissions: (800) 460-6228Financial Aid: 800) 460-6229
Amberton University1700 Eastgate DriveGarland, TX 75041Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,704
www.amberton.eduMain: (972) 279-6511Admissions: (972) 279-6511Financial Aid: (972) 279-6511
Austin College900 North GrandSherman, TX 75090Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,370www.austincollege.eduMain: (903) 813-2000Admissions: (800) 813-3000Financial Aid: (800) 813-2900
Baylor UniversityOne Bear Place, #97056Waco, TX 76798Fall 2005 Enrollment: 13,975www.baylor.eduMain: (254) 710-1011Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U, option 8, 2Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U
Concordia University3400 IH 35 NorthAustin, TX 78705Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,193 www.concordia.edu
www.southwestern.eduMain: (512) 863-6511Admissions: (800) 252-3166
St. Edward’s University3001 South Congress Austin, TX 78704Fall 005 Enrollment: 4,928 www.gotostedwards.comMain: (512) 448-8400 Admissions: (512) 448-8500Financial Aid: (800) 555-0164
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio One Camino Santa MariaSan Antonio, TX 78228Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,917 www.stmarytx.eduMain: (210) 436-3011Admissions: (210) 436-3126 Financial Aid: (210) 436-3141
Texas Christian University2800 South University DriveTCU Box 297013 Fort Worth, TX 76129Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,706 www.tcu.edu Main: (817) 257-7000Admissions: (800) 828-3764 Financial Aid: (817) 257-7858
Texas College2404 North Grand AvenueTyler, TX 75712 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 807www.texascollege.eduMain: (903) 593-8311Admissions: (800) 306-6299 Main: (903) 593 8311 x 2278
Texas Lutheran University1000 West Court StreetSeguin, TX 78155 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,439www.tlu.edu Main: (830) 372-8000Admissions: (830) 372-8050 Financial Aid: (830) 372-8075
Texas Wesleyan University1201 Wesleyan Street Fort Worth, TX 76105 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,662 www.txwes.edu Main: (817) 531-4444Admissions: (817) 531-4422 Financial Aid: (817) 531-4420
The College of St. Thomas More3013 Lubbock AvenueFort Worth, TX 76109Fall 2005 Enrollment: 82www.cstm.eduMain: (817) 923-8459Admissions: (800) 583-5489 Financial Aid: (325) 673-1934
Trinity University715 Stadium DriveSan Antonio, TX 78212Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,674 www.trinity.edu Main: (210) 999-7011Admissions: (800) TRINITY
University of Dallas1845 East NorthgateIrving, TX 75062Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,992www.udallas.eduMain: (972) 721-5000Admissions: (800) 628-6999
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor900 College StreetUMHB Station Belton, TX 76513Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,725www.umhb.eduMain: (254) 295-8642Admissions: (254) 295-4520Financial Aid: (254) 295-4517
University of St. Thomas3800 Montrose Boulevard Houston, TX 77006Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,627 www.stthom.eduMain: (713) 522-7911Admissions: (800) 856-8565 Financial Aid: (713) 942-3465
University of the Incarnate Word4301 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78209Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,031 www.uiw.eduMain: (210) 829-6005Admissions: (800) 749-WORD
Wayland Baptist University1900 West 7th StreetPlainview, TX 79072Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,109www.wbu.eduMain: (806) 291-1000Admissions: (806) 291-1000
Wiley College711 Wiley AvenueMarshall, TX 75670Fall 2005 Enrollment: 822 www.wileyc.eduMain: (903) 927-3300Admissions: (903) 927-3311Financial Aid: (903) 927-3300
Main: (512) 452-7661Admissions: (512) 452-7661
Dallas Baptist University3000 Mountain Creek ParkwayDallas, TX 75211Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,998www.dbu.eduMain: (214) 333-7100Admissions: (214) 333-5360Financial Aid: (214) 333-5363
East Texas Baptist University1209 North GroveMarshall, TX 75670Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,387www.etbu.eduMain: (903) 965-7963Admissions: (903) 923-2000Financial Aid: (903) 923-2138
Hardin-Simmons University2200 Hickory StreetP.O. Box 16050Abilene, TX 79698Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,436www.hsutx.eduMain: (325) 670-1000Admissions: (325) 670-1206
Houston Baptist University7502 Fondren RoadHouston, TX 77074Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,259www.hbu.eduMain: (281) 649-3000Admissions: (281) 649-3211Financial Aid: (281) 649-3471
Howard Payne University1000 Fisk Street Brownwood, TX 76801Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,347www.hputx.eduMain: (325) 649-8020/(800) 880-4478
Huston-Tillotson University900 Chicon StreetAustin, TX 78702Fall 2005 Enrollment: 706www.htu.eduMain: (512) 505-3000Admissions: (512) 505-3028Financial Aid: (512) 505-3023
Jacksonville College105 B.J. Albritton DriveJacksonville, TX 75766Fall 2005 Enrollment: 300www.jacksonville-college.eduMain: (903) 586-2518Admissions: (903) 586-2518
Jarvis Christian CollegeCollege Highway 80 E. 7631 Private RoadP.O. Box 1470
Hawkins, TX 75765Fall 2005 Enrollment: 570www.jarvis.eduMain: (903) 769-5700Financial Aid: (903) 769-5731
LeTourneau University2100 S Mobberly AvenueP.O. Box 7001 Longview, TX 75607Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,997www.letu.eduMain: (800) 759-8811Financial Aid: (800) 759-8811 x 4350
Lon Morris College800 College AvenueJacksonville, TX 79699Fall 2005 Enrollment: 398www.lonmorris.comMain: (903) 589 4000Admissions: (903) 589-4005Financial Aid: (903) 589-5753
Lubbock Christian University5601 West 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79407Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,075www.lcu.eduMain: (806) 720-7151Admissions: (800) 933-7601 Financial Aid: (806) 720-7176
McMurry University South14th & Sayles BoulevardMcMurray Station Box 278Abilene, TX 79697Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,422www.mcm.eduMain: (325) 793-3800Admissions: (325) 793-4700Financial Aid: (325) 793-4748
Our Lady of the Lake University ofSan Antonio
411 Southwest 24th StreetSan Antonio, TX 78207Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,872www.ollusa.eduMain: (210) 434-6711Admissions: (800) 436-6558/(210)431-3961Financial Aid: (800) 324-4310
Paul Quinn College3837 Simpson Stuart RoadDallas, TX 75241Fall 2005 Enrollment: 771www.pqc.eduMain: (214) 376-1000Admissions: (800) 237-2648
Rice University6100 Main Street P.O. Box 1892Houston, TX 77251
Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,114www.rice.eduMain: (713) 348-0000Admissions: (800) 527-OWLSFinancial Aid: (713) 348-4958
Schreiner University2100 Memorial BoulevardKerrville, TX 78028Fall 2005 Enrollment: 822www.schreiner.eduMain: (830) 896-5411Admissions: (800) 343-4919Financial Aid: (830) 792-7217
South Texas College of Law1303 San Jacinto StreetHouston, TX 77002 Fall 05 Enrollment: 1,285www.stcl.eduMain: (713) 659-8040Admissions: (713) 646-1810 Financial Aid: (713) 646-1820
Southern Methodist University3300 Boaz Lane P.O. Box 750181 Dallas, TX 75205Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,024www.smu.eduMain: (214) 768-2000 Admissions: (214) 768-2058
Southwestern Adventist University100 West Hillcrest StreetP.O. Box 567Keene, TX 76059Fall 2005 Enrollment: 981 www.swau.edu Main: (817) 645-3921 Admission: (817) 202-6294/(800) 433-2240
Southwestern Assemblies of GodUniversity
1200 SycamoreWaxahachie, TX 75165Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,618 www.sagu.edu Main: (972) 937-4010 Admissions: (800) YES-SAGU
Southwestern Christian College200 Bowser StreetP.O. Box 10 Terrell, TX 75160 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 250 www.swcc.eduMain: (972) 524-3341Admission: (972) 524-3341
Southwestern University1001 East University AvenueP.O. Box 770 Georgetown, TX 78627Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,296
HEALTH-RELATED INSTITUTIONS
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (BCM)One Baylor Plaza Mail Stop 10Houston, TX 77030www.bcm.tamhsc.eduMain: (713) 798-4842Admissions: (713) 798-4603Financial Aid: (713) 798-4600
• BCM School of Allied HealthSciencesFall 2005 Enrollment: 130www.bcm.edu/alliedhealthMain: (713) 798-4613
• BCM Graduate School of BiomedicalSciencesFall 2005 Enrollment: 533www.bcm.edu/gradschool
Main: (713) 798-4028Admissions: (713) 798-3312
PARKER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC2500 Walnut Hill LaneDallas, TX 75229Fall 2005 Enrollment: 982www.parkercc.eduMain: (214) 902-3470Admissions: (214) 902-2429Financial Aid: (214) 902-2424
TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER(TAMHSC)
John B. Connolly Building301 Tarrow, 7th Floor, Mail Stop 13College Station, TX 7840-7896www.tamhsc.eduMain: (979) 458-6475
Admissions: (979) 845-7743Financial Aid: (979) 862-3414
• TAMSHC Baylor College of Dentistry302 Gaston Avenue Dallas, TX 75246 www.bcd.tamhsc.eduMain: (214) 828-8100
• TAMSHC Dental SchoolFall 2005 Enrollment: 518
• TAMSHC School of Dental Hygiene Fall 2005 Enrollment: 59
• TAMSHC College of Medicine147 Joe H. Reynolds Medical Building College Station, TX 77843Fall 2005 Enrollment: 299
• UTHSCSA Dental SchoolFall 2005 Enrollment: 352www.dental.uthscsa.eduMain: (210) 567-567-3752Admissions: (210) 567-2661
• UTHSCSA Medical SchoolFall 2005 Enrollment: 827www.medical.uthscsa.eduMain: (210) 567-6080Admissions: (210) 567-2665
• UTHSCSA Nursing SchoolFall 2005 Enrollment: 612www.nursing.uthscsa.eduMain: (210) 567-5805Admissions: (210) 567-2670
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTHCENTER AT TYLER
11937 U.S. Highway 271 NorthTyler, TX 75708Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/Awww.uthct.eduMain: (903) 877-3451Admissions: (903) 877-8451Financial Aid: (903) 566-7180Schools of Medical, Nursing,Pharmacy, and Allied Health
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICALBRANCH AT GALVESTON (UTMBG)
301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555www.utmb.eduMain: (409) 772-1902 Admissions: (409) 772-1215
• UTMBG Graduate School ofBiomedical SciencesFall 2005 Enrollment: 304www.gsbs.utmb.eduMain: (409) 772-2665
• UTMBG School of MedicineFall 2005 Enrollment: 830www.som.utmb.eduMain: (409) 772-3967Admissions: (409) 747-2150
• UTMBG School of NursingFall 2005 Enrollment: 610www.son.utmb.eduMain: (409) 772-1181Admission: (409) 747-1549
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D.ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
1515 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030Fall 2005 Enrollment: 86www.mdanderson.org/healthsciencesMain: (713) 745-1205Admissions: (713) 500-3341Financial Aid: (713) 500-3860
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXASSOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS (UTSMCD)
5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390www.utsouthwestern.eduMain: (214) 648-3111Admissions: (214) 648-9162Financial Aid: (214) 648-3611
• UTSMCD Graduate School ofBiomedical SciencesFall 2005 Enrollment: 1144Admissions: (214) 648-9162
• UTSMCD Allied Health SciencesSchoolFall 2005 Enrollment: 307
• UTSMCD Southwestern MedicalSchoolFall 2005 Enrollment: 8990
www.medicine.tamhsc.eduMain: (979) 845-3431Admissions: (979) 845-7743Financial Aid: (979) 845-8854
• TAMSHC Irma Lerma Rangel Collegeof Pharmacy700 University BoulevardKingsville, TX 78763Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA – First students admitted Fall 2006http://www.tamuk.edu/pharmacyMain: (361)593-4271
• TAMSHC Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences2121 West Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030http://www.gsbs.tamhsc.edu/Main: (979) 845-3211Admissions: (979) 845-5851Financial Aid: (979) 847-8599
• TAMSHC School of Rural PublicHealth1103 University Drive EastCollege Station, TX 77843MS 1266 TAMUCollege Station, TX 77843-1266www.srph.tamhsc.edu Main: (979) 845-2387Admissions: (979) 862-3430
TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE5912 Spencer HighwayPasadena, TX 77508Fall 2005 Enrollment: 460www.txchiro.eduMain: (281) 487-1170Financial Aid: (281) 998-6022
TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER(TTHSC)
3601 4th Street MS 694Lubbock, TX 79430Fall 2005 Enrollment: 793www.ttuhsc.eduMain: (806) 743-1000Admissions: (806) 743-3220Financial Aid: (806) 743-3025
• TTHSC Lubbock CampusSchools of Allied Health Sciences,Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, andGraduate School of BiomedicalSciences
School of Nursing3601 4th StreetLubbock, TX 79430www.ttuhsc.edu/son
Graduate Program(800)[email protected]
Undergraduate Program(806) [email protected]
• TTHCS Amarillo CampusCoulter StreetAmarillo, TX 79106Fall 2005 Enrollment: NAwww.ttuhsc.edu/amarriloMain: (806) 354-5600Schools of Allied Health Sciences,Medicine, and Pharmacy
• TTHSU El Paso Campus4800 Alberta AvenueEl Paso, TX 79905Fall 2005 Enrollment: NAwww.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/Main: (915) 545-6600
• TTUHSC School of Medicine – Regional CampusScheduled to open in 2009
• TTHSU Permian Basin Campus800 West 4th StreetOdessa, TX 79763Fall 2005 Enrollment: NAwww.ttusc.eduMain: (432) 335-5111Schools of Allied Health Sciences,Medicine, and Pharmacy
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTHSCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTH
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76107 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,026www.hsc.unt.eduMain: (817) 735-2000Admissions: (817) 735-2204 Financial Aid: (817) 735-2522Schools of Public Health, TexasCollege of Osteopathic Medicine,and Physician Assistant Studies,and Graduate School of BiomedicalSciences
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTHSCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON (UTHSCH)
P.O. Box 200366410 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77225-0036www.uth.tmc.eduMain: (713) 500-4472 Admissions: (713) 500-3361Financial Aid: (713) 500-3860
• UTHSCH Dental Branch6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd, Suite 155Houston, TX 77030www.db.uth.tmc.eduMain: (713) 500-4151
• UTHSCH Dental SchoolFall 2005 Enrollment: 258
• UTHSCH School of Dental HygieneFall 2005 Enrollment: 132
• UTHSCH Graduate School ofBiomedical Sciences6767 Bertner AvenueHouston, TX 77030Fall 2005 Enrollment: 539www.gsbs.uth.tmc.eduMain: (713) 500-9850
• UTHSCH Medical School6431 Fannin StreetP.O. Box 20708Houston, TX 77030Fall 2005 Enrollment: 848www.med.uth.tmc.eduMain: (713) 500-4427
• UTHSCH Clinical ResearchFall 2005 Enrollment: 21
• UTHSCH School of HealthInformation SciencesUniversity Center Tower7000 Fannin, Suite 60Houston, TX 77030Fall 2005 Enrollment: 55www.shis.uth.tmc.eduMain: (713) 500-3900
• UTHSCH School of Nursing7000 Fannin, Suite 2250Houston, TX 77030Fall 2005 Enrollment: 809www.son.uth.tmc.edu/sao/Main: (713) 500-2100
• UTHSCH School of Public Health200 Herman PresslerP.O. Box 20186Fall 2005 Enrollment: 925www.sph.uth.tmc.eduHouston, TX 77030Main: (713) 500-9000
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTHSCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO(UTHSCSA)
7703 Floyd Curl DriveSan Antonio, TX 78229www.uthscsa.eduMain: (210) 567-2621Financial Aid: (210) 567-2635
• UTHSCSA School of Allied HealthSciencesFall 2005 Enrollment 613www.uthscsa.edu/sahMain: (210) 567-8744Admissions: (210) 567-2660
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COLLEGEADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Contact the financial aid or admissions
office at any college or university in Texas.
You will find a list in the center of this booklet.
• Texas Financial Aid Information Center
1-888-311-8881
Bilingual counselors available.
Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.CollegeForTexans.com
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
1-800-433-3243
www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Texas Tomorrow Funds
Information on the Texas prepaid tuition
and fee program and the 529 college
savings plan.
1-800-445-GRAD (1-800-445-4723)
www.TexasTomorrowFunds.org
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT APPLICATIONSAND ADMISSIONS
• Texas Common Admission Application
Public universities, Blinn College, and
Baylor University.
www.ApplyTexas.org
• TexasMentor
Information on independent colleges and
universities in Texas.
www.TexasMentor.org
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
• FastWEB
A highly popular, customized scholarship
search engine with more than 300
references.
www.fastweb.com
• Peterson s Education & Career Center
Scholarship search and other resources.
www.petersons.com
• Scholarships.com
Free college scholarship search and
financial aid information.
www.scholarships.com
• Office of Rural Community Affairs
512-936-6701
1-800-544-2042
www.orca.state.tx.us
• Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation
210-525-8494
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/mspmin.html
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
• Texas Workforce Commission
www.twc.state.tx.us
INFÓRMATE MÁS ACERCA DE LAADMISIÓN A LAS INSTITUCIONESDE EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR Y DE LA AYUDA ECONÓMICA.
Comunícate con la oficina de ayuda
económnica o de admisiones de cualquier
institución de educación superior en Texas.
Encontrarás una lista en el centro este folleto.
•Centro de Información de Ayuda
Económica de Texas (Texas Financial
Aid Information Center)
1-888-311-8881
Hay consejeros bilingües.
De lunes a jueves, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.
Viernes, de 7 a.m. a 5 p.m.
www.CollegeForTexans.com
•Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal
para Estudiantes (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid; FAFSA)
1-800-433-3243
www.fafsa.ed.gov
•Fondos Texas Tomorrow Fund
Información sobre el programa de
matrícula y cuotas prepagadas de
Texas y el plan de ahorros para estudios
superiores 529.
1-800-445-GRAD (1-800-445-4723)
www.texastomorrowfunds.org
INFÓRMATE MÁS SOBRE LAS SOLICITUDES Y ADMISIONES
•Solicitud para lade de admisión común
de Texas en línea (Texas Common
Admission Application Online)
Para universidades públicas,Blinn College
y Baylor University.
Common Application
www.ApplyTexas.org
•TexasMentor
Información sobre instituciones de edu-
cación superior independientes en Texas.
www.texasmentor.org
INFÓRMATE MÁS SOBRE BECAS
•FastWEB
Un motor de búsqueda de becas person-
alizado y muy popular. Incluye más de
300 referencias.
www.fastweb.com
•Peterson s Education & Career Center
Búsqueda de becas y otros recursos.
www.petersons.com
•Scholarships.com
Información gratuita de asistencia
financiera y búsqueda de becas para la
educación superior.
www.scholarships.com
•Oficina de Asuntos de Comunidades
Rurales
512-936-6701
1-800-544-2042
www.orca.state.tx.us
•Fundación Minnie Stevens Piper
210-525-8494
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/mspmin.html
INFÓRMATE MÁS SOBRE LAS OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS Y DECAPACITACIÓN DE LA FUERZA DE TRABAJO
•La Comisión de Trabajo de Texas
(Texas Workforce Commission)
www.twc.state.tx.us
Obtener un certificado o título universitario
podría no costar tanto como piensas.
¿Piensas que los estudios superiores están fuera de tu alcance?
Con los planes apropiados, la educación superior está al alcance
de todos los tejanos. La mejor inversión que puedes hacer en
tu futuro es obtener un título universitario. Tendrás más o
portunidades de empleo y en tu vida ganarás más de dos veces el
salario que ganarías si sólo tuvieras el diploma de la secundaria.
El costo de los estudios superiores varía dependiendo de la
institución, dónde vives, el título que obtengas y el tiempo que
te tardes en graduarte. En Texas, la matrícula y las cuotas que
los estudiantes pagan en promedio por un semestre de 15 horas
van desde $747 en community colleges públicos hasta $6,695 en
universidades independientes o privadas.
En Texas, la matrícula y las cuotas que los estudiantes pagan en promedio por un semestre de 15 horas van desde $747 en community colleges públicos hasta $6,695 en universidades independientes.
Obtén tu título o certificado lo más pronto posible.• Obtén créditos universitarios en
la secundaria. Con los cursos y/o
exámenes de Preparatoria Técnica,
inscripción doble o concurrente,
el Programa para Colocación
Avanzada (AP) y de Bachillerato
Internacional (IB), puedes obtener créditos universitarios mientras estás en la
secundaria.
• Obtén créditos universitarios al presentar exámenes del Programa de Exámenes
de Nivel Universitario (College-Level Examination Program; CLEP) en donde se te da
crédito por tus conocimientos.
• Planea tu experiencia de estudios universitarios. Analiza tus opciones
profesionales a fondo y lo antes posible para evitar cambiarte de carrera y
tardarte más tiempo en graduarte.
Empieza en un community college.Las matrículas y cuotas son menos caras que en las universidades. Muchos
estudiantes también ahorran al seguir viviendo con su familia mientras asisten
a estos planteles.
Cómo pagar por la educación superiorSe espera que las familias aporten lo que puedan para pagar por la educación de
sus hijos. La ayuda económica está disponible para cubrir lo que falta entre los
recursos de la familia y el costo por asistir.
Ayuda económicaLa ayuda económica es dinero que brinda el gobierno, instituciones de estudios
superiores o fuentes privadas para ayudar a la gente a pagar por su educación
superior.
Consejos para reducir los costos de la educación superior.
Prepárate para tomar cursos de nivel de educación superior.• Prepárate para la educación superior mientras todavía estés en la secundaria.
Cursa el programa recomendado para la secundaria o el programa de
logros distinguidos. Si no estás preparado para el trabajo a nivel superior,
deberás cursar y pagar por cursos de educación de desarrollo antes de poder
inscribirte en cursos de nivel universitario.
Los community colleges generalmente son menos caros que las universidades. Puedes también ahorrar el dinero viviendo en casa y viajando diariamente a la institución.
Costo promedio en 2005-2006 para asistir a instituciones de educación superior en Texas. Semetres de otoño y primavera.
FUENTE: La Junta Coordinadora de Educación Superior de TexasEstos costos corresponden a residentes de Texas o del distrito en que está cada community college solteros sin dependientes, que no viven en el plantel universitario durante nueve meses y que cursan semestres de otoño y primavera con 15 horas crédito.NOTA: La matrícula y las cuotas correspondientes a las instituciones públicas de educación superior se indican según la información que brindó cada institución y están sujetas a cambios.
$1,326
$1,393
$550
$849
$1,030
$4,539
$3,126
$1,168
$2,000
$2,708
$1,012 $6,645 $1,714 $1,946 $17,182
$1,359 $10,562 $2,651 $3,743 $22,833
$1,065 $5,313 $1,662 $1,670 $11,428
$754 $3,150 $2,470 $1,798 $11,021
$1,047 $6,417 $2,124 $2,289 $15,616
$662$15,003 $932 $5,273 $1,091 $1,461 $24,422
Escuelas técnicaspúblicas
Instituciones superioresestatales públicas
Community Collegespúblicos
Instituciones relacionadascon la salud pública
Universidades públicas
Institucionesindependientes
Matrícula para residente
Costototal
Libros yartículosescolares
Aloja-míento Transporte
Gastospersonales
Pagosobligatorios
Los estudiantes que son residentes de Texas pero no son ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos quizá sean elegibles para ayuda económica estatal.
dar la información sobre los impuestos federales sobre la renta para ti y
tus padres.
Puedes encontrar la FAFSA en www.fafsa.ed.gov o solicitarla en forma
impresa a tu consejero de la secundaria o en la oficina de ayuda económica
de cualquier institución de educación superior. La FAFSA se tramitará más
rápido si la llenas en línea. La sección en www.fafsa.ed.gov dio derecho
“antes de comenzar un FAFSA” tiene muchos de información provechosa.
2. Recibirás un informe de ayuda estudiantil (Student Aid Report o SAR) de cuatro a
seis semanas después de haber enviado la FAFSA impresa o de dos a cuatro
semanas desde que completaste la FAFSA en la Web, antes si proporcionas
una dirección de correo electrónico. En el SAR se indicará el aporte esperado
de la familia (Expected Family Contribution; EFC), que es la cantidad de
dinero que el sistema cree que tu familia puede pagar para tus estudios y si
reúnes los requisitos para obtener una Beca Federal Pell. Lee este informe
detenidamente. Si necesitas hacer correcciones, sigue las instrucciones para
ello. Si el SAR determina que no cumples con los requisitos para la Beca
Federal Pell, no detengas el proceso, sigue porque hay muchos otros tipos de
ayuda que puedes obtener. Completa el proceso de solicitud.
3. El SAR se envía a las instituciones de estudios superiores que hayas indicado
en la FAFSA. La oficina de ayuda económica de cada institución utilizará esta
información para calcular tu necesidad económica.
La necesidad económica es la diferencia entre tu aporte esperado de la familia
(EFC) y el costo promedio de asistir a esa institución, que incluya la matrícula
y las cuotas, los libros, artículos escolares y gastos de vivienda.
Necesidad económica = Costo de estudio – Aporte esperado de la familia (EFC)
Tipos de ayuda económica• Concesiones y becas: no tienen que
pagarse. Las becas usualmente se otorgan basándose en las calificaciones o en algún talento especial; las concesiones generalmente se otorgan basándose en la necesidad económica.
• Préstamos: préstamos que sí tienen que pagarse, usualmente con intereses.
• Programas de cancelación de deudas: préstamos que usualmente deben pagarse mediante un tipo de servicio, como trabajar como maestros, enfermeros o doctores, o graduarse dentro de cierto período de tiempo.
• Exenciones de matrículas/cuotas: programas que reducen la matrícula, los cargos de cuotas, o ambos, de las poblaciones especiales que asisten a instituciones públicas de educación superior.
• Exoneraciones: programas que permiten a algunos estudiantes que no son residentes de Texas asistir a las instituciones públicas de educación superior del estado y pagar la tarifa de matrícula más baja, como residente.
• Programas de Trabajo y Estudio: trabajos de tiempo parcial proporcionados por las instituciones de educación superior.
Cómo solicitar ayuda económicaLa solicitud gratuita de ayuda federal para estudiantes (Free Application for Federal Student Aid; FAFSA) es la única solicitud que necesitas llenar para tener acceso a la mayoría de las fuentes de ayuda económica, excepto becas.
Las becas se otorgan a estudiantes en base a sus calificaciones o talentos especiales. Debes solicitarlas por separado. No necesitas pagarle a nadie para que averigüe sobre las becas, ya que muchas compañías ofrecen esto gratuitamente. En este folleto encontrarás una lista de organizaciones que ayudan a estudiantes de forma gratuita.
1. Para solicitar ayuda con excepción de becas, completa y presenta la FAFSA lo antes
posible después del 1º de enero. Cuanto antes se reciba tu formulario, tendrás
más oportunidades de recibir fondos. Para completar el formulario necesitarás
Exenciones y exoneracionesEl estado utiliza exenciones para
reducir los costos de la matricula
y cuotas de algunos estudiantes,
así como exoneraciones para
reducir el costo de matricula y
cuotas de algunos estudiantes que
no son residentes de Texas. Para obtener más información, comunícate con la
Oficina de Admisiones o la Oficina del Secretario General de la institución de
educación superior pública de Texas a la que planeas asistir o visita la página
www.CollegeForTexans.com.
Ventajas en cuanto a impuestos Los estudiantes de educación superior y sus familias pueden reducir sus
impuestos federales sobre la renta mediante los programas siguientes. Para
obtener más información, comunícate con una persona que se dedique a
preparar declaraciones de impuestos, busca la Publicación 970 en www.irs.gov
o llama al IRS al 1-800-827-1040.
• Recibe un crédito en tus impuestos de hasta $1,500 al año con el federal del
crédito tributario federal Hope (Esperanza), o $2,000 al año con el crédito
perpétuo por aprendizaje.
• Deduce hasta $3,000 al año por la matrícula y las cuotas, y hasta $2,500
al año por los intereses pagados en préstamos para la educación.
Plan de ahorros para estudios superioresEl plan de ahorros para estudios superiores 529 de Texas (The Texas 529
College Savings Plan) o el plan de inversión en estudios superiores para el
mañana (Tomorrow’s College Investment Plan) es un programa libre de
impuestos que permite a familias ahorrar dinero para pagar los gastos de
estudios de la educación superior. No hay restricciones en cuanto a los
requisitos que deben cumplirse, ya sean de ingresos o de edad, de los
4. La oficina de ayuda económica determinará cuáles son los programas a los
que podrías tener derecho y preparará un “paquete de ayuda económica.”
5. Recibirás una carta de asignación donde se te explicará el paquete, o la
cantidad y tipo de ayuda que te ofrece la institución. Puedes aceptar toda o
parte de la ayuda, pero necesitas informar de tu decisión a la institución de
educación superior.
Cada institución establece su propia fecha límite de solicitud. Asegúrate
de llenar tu FAFSA y enviarla a tiempo para que los resultados estén en tu
institución para la fecha límite prioritaria de solicitud (Priority Application
Deadline) de la universidad u otra institución de educación superior. Si te
demoras, parte de la ayuda económica podría ya no estar disponible. La
institución sólo podrá ofrecerte el dinero que le quede.
Acerca de los préstamosLos estudiantes y las familias usan préstamos para pagar el costo de la
educación superior en un largo período de tiempo de la misma forma que cubren
otros gastos importantes, como casas y vehículos.
Pregunta en la oficina de ayuda económica de la institución de educación
superior a la que planeas asistir cómo funciona su proceso de préstamos. Los
préstamos con los intereses más bajos son los que están dirigidos a estudiantes
con necesidades económicas. De hecho, algunos préstamos no tienen que
pagarse si el estudiante obtiene el titulo en cuatro años o menos o si desempeña
determinado trabajo o servicio después de completar su educación superior.
Existen otros préstamos para estudiantes de ciertas profesiones, como la
medicina y otras profesiones relacionadas con la salud.
En 2004-2005, aproximadamente el 50 por ciento de los estudiantes inscritos en instituciones de educación superior de Texas que solicitaron ayuda económica la recibieron.
6. Ésta es la inversión más importante para tu futuro. Antes de tomar decisiones,
dedica todo el tiempo necesario para averiguar qué opciones tienes. Los
profesionales de ayuda económica en las instituciones pueden ayudarte a
encontrar formas en que puedes pagar por tu educación.
Muchas instituciones de educación superior ofrecen becas que sólo están disponibles para los estudiantes si asisten a esa institución. También ayudan a cubrir los costos de los estudios superiores.
propietarios o beneficiarios de las cuentas.
Existen límites en la cantidad de dinero que
puedes ahorrar de esta manera. Para obtener
más información, llama al 1-800-445-4723 o
visita la página www.TexasTomorrowFunds.org.
Reembolsos de la matrícula a estudiantes de licenciaturaSi no tomaste ningún curso universitario antes
del otoño de 1997 y obtienes el titulo sin más de tres horas crédito de semestre
en exceso, más allá de los requisitos de tu titulo grado, quizá puedas solicitar
que se te reembolse hasta $1,000 de la matrícula. Debes solicitar el reembolso de
tu matrícula antes de graduarte. Visita la Oficina de Asuntos Estudiantiles o la
Oficina de Ayuda Económica para obtener la solicitud y más información.
No olvides lo siguiente1. La FAFSA es la única solicitud que necesitas llenar para la mayoría de la
ayuda económica. Si no eres ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, averigua en la
institución a la que piensas asistir. No puedes recibir ayuda federal, pero tal
vez puedas recibir ayuda económica estatal. Las instituciones pueden hacerle
completar la FAFSA en papel o una solicitud de ayuda alternativa.
2. Para calcular la cantidad de ayuda que recibirás, las instituciones de
educación superior usualmente deben tomar en cuenta las becas que tendrás
para tus estudios.
3. La mayoría de la ayuda económica se basa en tus necesidades. El aporte
esperado de la familia será el mismo de una institución de educación superior
a otra, pero tu necesidad económica podría ser mayor o menor, dependiendo
del costo de la institución a la que vayas.
4. Recuerda que debes solicitar la ayuda económica cada año.
5. Cada institución de educación superior establece sus propias fechas límite
para solicitar la ayuda económica. Comunícate con todas las instituciones a
las que te interese asistir para averiguar dichas fechas.