International Student Financial Aid at Texas A&M University

# International Student Financial Aid at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University provides financial assistance to international students who demonstrate financial need. The aid is supplemental and does not cover all educational costs. Funding is limited and not guaranteed. ## Eligibility - Degree‑seeking students pursuing their first bachelor’s or graduate degree. - Enrolled at Texas A&M University – College Station. - Classified as an international student. - F‑1 visa holders are **not** eligible in their first academic year but may apply in subsequent years. - J‑1 visa holders are **not** eligible. - Non‑degree‑seeking or certificate students are not eligible. - Students at Texas A&M University – Galveston, Texas A&M University – Qatar, Texas A&M School of Law, or the Texas A&M Health Science Center (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing) are not eligible. - Mexican citizens with financial need may qualify for a waiver that allows them to attend at the resident tuition rate, provided they submit the TASFA by the 12th class day of the fall or spring semester (or by the 4th class day for summer). ## Funding Options ### International Texas Public Education Grant (ITPEG) - Funded by the State of Texas. - Awards up to **$4,000** based on financial need determined through the TASFA. - Funding is very limited; not all eligible students receive the grant. - The grant does **not** qualify for the Non‑Resident Tuition Waiver. ### Mexican Citizens with Financial Need Waiver - Allows eligible Mexican citizens to attend at the resident tuition rate. - Limited number of awards. - Requires TASFA submission by the specified class days. ## Application Process 1. Complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) once each academic year. 2. Submit the TASFA online (recommended) or by paper. 3. Submit by the recommended dates (see table below). 4. After submission, students receive a confirmation email from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 5. Scholarships & Financial Aid may request additional documentation; monitor the Texas A&M email and the Financial Aid Portal in Howdy. ## Recommended Submission Dates | Application Term | TASFA Report Income From | Recommended Submission Date | |------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------| | Summer 2026 (2025‑2026 ISFAA) | 2025‑2026 | May 1, 2025 | | Fall 2026 (2026‑2027) | 2026‑2027 | May 1, 2026 | | Spring 2027 (2026‑2027) | 2026‑2027 | Oct 1, 2026 | | Summer 2027 (2026‑2027) | 2026‑2027 | May 1, 2027 | ## Timeline for Financial Aid Offers (2026‑2027) - Fall/Spring: Offers begin late June. - Spring only: Offers begin early January. - Summer only: Offers begin late May. Offers depend on available funding. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Processing time:** 2–3 business days after receipt; additional time if more information is needed. - **Foreign tax documents:** May be required if the student or parent worked abroad; must be translated to English and converted to U.S. dollars. - **No work during tax year:** No W‑2 or tax return transcript required. - **High school outside Texas:** Enter high school information as usual; if outside the U.S., select "Texas" as the state. - **Privacy:** Scholarships & Financial Aid will not share immigration status. ## Source Limitations and Unknowns - The information is sourced from the Texas A&M Aggie One Stop website; it has not been independently verified. - Funding amounts and availability are limited and not guaranteed. - Eligibility criteria may change; applicants should confirm details with the university. - The article does not include external links or additional resources beyond those mentioned in the source. ## Tags - international students - financial aid - Texas A&M University - TASFA - ITPEG - Mexican Citizens waiver Source: https://aggie.tamu.edu/paying-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/international-student-financial-aid.html Checked: 2026-10-04T08:58:22.545862+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.