What is the UTEP paydirt promise?

UTEP’s Paydirt Promise affirms this commitment by making higher education accessible for our students. The Paydirt Promise program covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students with a family adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less!

What is UTEP’s mascot?

Paydirt PeteThe University of Texas at El Paso / MascotPaydirt Pete is the current mascot of the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a student dressed as a prospector, reflecting UTEP’s nickname of “Miners”. Wikipedia

What is UTEP known for?

UTEP was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for its success in achieving both competitive research and student social mobility. UTEP is one of the only top tier research universities in the country with a majority Hispanic student population. UTEP has one of the lowest out-of-pocket costs of all U.S. research institutions.

What is the UTEP Grant?

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree. Amounts usually change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $6,895 for the 2022–23 award year (July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023).

What is Texas Grant eligibility?

To be eligible for a TEXAS Grant award, a student must: Have financial need, as determined by the institution. Be enrolled at least 3/4 time. Not have earned a baccalaureate degree. Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.

Does EPCC offer scholarships?

EPCC offers a variety of scholarships for new, continuing, and transfer students. EPCC administers numerous scholarships for students based on merit, financial need (as determined by completing the FAFSA), educational background or academic major.

What is UTEP’s motto?

scientia et humanitas
UTEP’s motto is scientia et humanitas, which is Latin for Science and Humanities, reflecting the school’s transformation from a mining school into a regional college.

Is UTEP a Tier 1 university?

While students, faculty and staff were away for the winter break, The University of Texas at El Paso reached a prestigious milestone by becoming a tier-one research institution after a decades-long pursuit.

What is the Texas Pell Grant?

The maximum Pell Grant award for the 2022-2023 award year (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) is $6,495.

Does everyone get a Texas grant?

To be eligible for a TEXAS Grant award, a student must: Be classified by the institution as a Texas resident. Be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt. Have financial need, as determined by the institution. Be enrolled at least 3/4 time.