Cost and Assistance

The TWU Office of Financial Aid has information about tuition and fees, the financial aid process, and scholarships, grants, and student loans.

The TWU Cost of Attendance webpage has resources to help you plan the cost of your degree.

The Office of the Bursar has a helpful Tuition & Fees Estimator and information on tuition, fees, and additional costs.

Apply for Financial Aid

• Apply early to improve your chances of getting maximum aid
• Review the Financial Aid Checklist (on the Financial Aid homepage)
• File your Federal Tax Return
• Create your FSA ID
• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Pay Your Bill

The Office of the Bursar has detailed information about Paying for Classes, as well as other payment information.

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships are available from SLIS and from TWU. SLIS scholarships support students with sound academic credentials, who show evidence of high potential for success in librarianship.

• Apply online for TWU and SLIS Scholarships by March 1.
• Scholarships are also offered by the American Library Association and the Texas Library Association.

Graduate Assistantships

The Graduate School of Texas Woman’s University provides a limited number of Graduate Assistantships for qualified graduate students.

To apply for a graduate assistantship in SLIS, see the information and application on the Graduate School website. Submit your application via the TWU Handshake database of Career Connections. After you have submitted the GA application, send an email to slis@twu.edu to let the SLIS office know that you have completed the application.

Please note:

• Admission to the Graduate School must precede an appointment to a graduate assistantship.
• Graduate Assistants must enroll for at least 6 hours during the semester when receiving the Graduate Assistantship.