| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.45 |
| Liaison | William Cocke |
| Submission Date | Jan. 26, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Texas
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Lauren
Helixon Assistant Director of Operations Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
UNT encourages students to apply for federal funding assistance and supports students through grants, loans, and work-study programs.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
UNT has numerous scholarship opportunities for low-income students. One of the most prominent scholarship programs is the Emerald Eagle Scholarship. This scholarship provides 4 years of paid tuition and housing for eligible students. Emerald Eagle scholars are given unique opportunities to engage in academic and immersion experiences throughout their college career.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
UNT annually awards more than $300 million in financial aid, including more than $25 million in scholarships. About 72 percent of students receive financial aid and scholarships. In addition to the Emerald Eagle Scholarship program, UNT offers additional grant and work-study opportunities to help offset the costs of a college education.
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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