The initiative serves Texas-resident undergraduates pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at UT Austin who demonstrate financial need. For adjusted gross income up to $100,000, the university covers eligible tuition after federal and state grants; families between $100,000 and $125,000 may receive partial support. Current rules apply to students entering from fall 2018 onward, with annual review.
The commitment covers tuition, not the entire cost of attendance. Pell, FSEOG, and Texas Grant apply first; if a gap remains for an eligible student with income up to $100,000, UT adds institutional grants or scholarships. Students in the $100,000–$125,000 range receive support under separate rules. Other aid for books, housing, and meals exists but must be requested and may use different criteria.
There is no separate Texas Advance Commitment application. Apply for admission and complete FAFSA or TASFA with UT Austin listed; keep the aid file complete and respond to verification. Automatic review considers Texas residency, financial need, income, and full-time enrollment, and is repeated each year. Transfer students must be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and confirm how many eligible semesters remain.
Renewal requires annual need and satisfactory academic progress, including a 2.0 GPA and completion of at least 67% of attempted courses. The commitment is not currently awarded in summer; support for eligible students entering in summer may begin in fall. The state aid priority date is separate from admission. Budget transportation, materials, insurance, and housing separately, and use your aid letter rather than income alone to infer total cost.
List UT Austin on FAFSA/TASFA and confirm the file records Texas residency and a first bachelor’s degree. If you attend part time, ask how tuition assistance is calculated at the census date, since coverage adjusts to enrollment load. Compare direct charges with indirect housing, book, and insurance costs. If your income falls in the partial-support tier, request an estimate of the institutional amount before choosing UT over another public university.
Read the aid-program profile and official FAFSA guide; ask the college for an individual balance review.
Texas Advance Commitment — The University of Texas at Austin.
Cost & Aid for Texas Residents — The University of Texas at Austin.
Information checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility, funding, and dates depend on the academic year and may change. Tuition aid does not necessarily cover housing, books, transportation, or nonmandatory fees; confirm your situation and award package in writing with the program and financial-aid office.
Compare your net award and excluded costs before committing; the financial-aid office confirms the final balance.
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Texas Advance Commitment — University of Texas at Austin
The initiative serves Texas-resident undergraduates pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at UT Austin who demonstrate financial need. For adjusted gross income up to $100,000, the university covers eligible tuition after federal and state grants; families between $100,000 and $125,000 may receive partial support. Current rules apply to students entering from fall 2018 onward, with annual review. The commitment covers tuition, not the entire cost of attendance. Pell, FSEOG,
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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