Blaze Your Own Trail

Honoring TWU’s pioneering spirit, we’re making a promise, a guarantee – one that will help eliminate economic barriers to a college education.

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How it Works

The Zero Tuition Guarantee helps eligible students pay the gap between regular tuition and mandatory fees and what is paid through the Federal Pell Grant and other gift aid (i.e. institutional scholarships, other federal grants, state grants and institutional grants).

Do I Qualify?

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Be a Texas resident
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Submit a FAFSA or TASFA
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Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by information provided on FAFSA or TASFA)
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Must Be Pell Eligible or have a Pell Eligible SAI
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Enroll as a full-time student pursuing your first bachelor’s degree
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Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for renewal eligibility

Zero Tuition Calculator

The Zero Tuition Guarantee ensures that a student’s tuition and fees are covered through gift aid. Gift aid includes TWU scholarships and all grants.

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More Questions?

Who is eligible for Zero Tuition Guarantee?

  • Undergraduate, Texas residents who are enrolled full-time
  • Must be Pell-eligible or have a Pell-eligible SAI

How does the Zero Tuition Guarantee work?

  • The Zero Tuition Guarantee is intended to remove economic barriers and provide a pathway to help economically disadvantaged students complete their degree at TWU.
  • The Zero Tuition Guarantee helps eligible students pay the gap between regular tuition and mandatory fees and what is paid through the Federal Pell Grant and other gift aid (i.e. institutional scholarships, other federal grants, state grants and institutional grants).
  • Students who qualify for a Zero Tuition Guarantee award because their tuition & fees are not already covered by gift aid will have the award finalized and posted to their student account after the census date (12th class day) for the semester.

Is the Zero Tuition Guarantee renewable?

  • Yes. Students must submit a FAFSA or TASFA each year and continue to be Pell Grant eligible or have a Pell Grant eligible SAI.  
  • Students must also meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
  • Students must continue to enroll full-time.
  • Students to automatically be reviewed for Zero Tuition Guarantee awards each semester.

Is the Zero Tuition Guarantee available for summer sessions?

Yes.

Does the Zero Tuition Guarantee cover books as well as room & board?

The Zero Tuition Guarantee assists eligible students in meeting the cost of tuition and mandatory fees. Students may be eligible to receive additional scholarships and financial aid that can cover books as well as room and board.

What other options are there for financial aid?

TWU offers scholarships, grants, work-study, and loan funds that can help pay for your educational costs. Students should apply for financial aid by filing the FAFSA or TASFA and contact their college or school regarding scholarship opportunities.

This program is subject to available funds. The eligibility criteria for continuing TWU’s Zero Tuition Guarantee remains the same as posted the year the student entered TWU.

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