Financial Aid Office

Choosing a Lender

As an eligible student or parent, you are free to choose the lender you wish to work with.  The choice is entirely yours and must be made before your loan(s) can be funded.

To be eligible for federal loans you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate academic year.  You may do so by completing the application on the FAFSA on the Web site.

The Financial Aid Office recommends that students and parents try to borrow conservatively and budget expenses throughout the year whenever possible.

Stafford and Grad PLUS Loans by Web

Please see the following helpful information about Stafford and Grad PLUS loans.

If you are awarded a Stafford Subsidized Loan, Stafford Unsubsidized Loan, or Grad PLUS you may complete your loan application at TG Loans By Web.

If you are a continuing borrower, loan funds are electronically transmitted to UT Dallas during the semester approximately three to four days after the lender receives your Loans by Web confirmation each semester.

If you are a first time borrower at UT Dallas, you must submit a Master Promissory Note (MPN) to your lender before funds can be electronically transmitted to UT Dallas.  The MPN permits you to complete one promissory note for the duration of your enrollment at UT Dallas as long as you continue to use the same lender.

PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) Loans by Web

For your convenience UT Dallas has provided a simplified application process for the PLUS loan awarded to your eligible dependant undergraduate student. Please see the following helpful information about this loan process: PLUS LBW. You must also complete the Parent Authorization form.