Finances

  1. I'm a Texas resident. Why do I have to apply through International Admissions?
  2. How much does it cost to take classes at UNT?
  3. Does UNT have financial aid/scholarships for International students?
  4. Can I get an Assistantship from my department?

I'm a Texas resident. Why do I have to apply through International Admissions?

At UNT, students who do not yet have their Green card/Permanent Resident status (approved) must apply through International Admissions. International students may be able to qualify as a Texas resident for tuition purposes if they have lived in Texas for a minimum of 12 months under one of the following statuses:

A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, E-2, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5, H-1B, H-4, I, K-1, K-2, L-1, L-2, NATO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, O-1, O-3, R-1, R-2, T-1, T-2, V

If you are on one of the statuses listed above and independent for Federal Income Tax purposes OR are claimed as a dependent by a parent who has one of those statuses, you can apply for Texas residency for tuition purposes by filling out a Residency Questionnaire. Completed residency forms and supporting documents must be submitted to International Admissions at least two weeks before the start of the semester you wish to attend.

How much does it cost to take classes at UNT?

The 2008-2009 estimated annual (Fall and Spring semesters) tuition and fees amount for Undergraduate students is $13,210 and $10,132 for Graduate students. This does not include living expenses, medical insurance, books, or food. The total expenses are estimated at $25,911 for Undergraduates and $22,833 for Graduates for one academic year. Please refer to Student Accounting's breakdown of the tuition fees for more information.

Does UNT have financial aid/scholarships for International students?

Yes, but scholarships and financial aid are very limited and competitive. They cannot be relied on to finance your education. For more information about financial aid and types of available aid, please visit Student Financial Aid & Scholarships. Also, UNT International maintains a list of scholarship opportunities which may interest you.

Can I get an Assistantship from my department?

Yes. Some departments do offer assistantship positions, but the requirements vary for each department. Some departments may prefer for students to attend UNT for at least one semester before they apply for an assistantship position. If you are interested in obtaining an assistantship position, please review the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies web page for more information.