Financial AidThe 2025-2026 FAFSA application is now open.The mission of Financial Aid is to empower our students with financial resources and information to attend The University of Texas Medical Branch. The Financial Aid Staff is committed to providing quality service and valuable resources to students regarding the financial aid process, budgeting assistance, and student debt management. Check out Financial Literacy resources or come visit us anytime. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Walk-in students are always welcome. Enrollment Services Financial Aid Staff assist all students with every aspect of the financial aid process; includingOne Big Beautiful Bill (OB3)Filling out the FAFSAApplication Process and TimelineFinancial CounselingDisbursement of fundsPayment of tuition and feesFederal Work StudyVeterans AffairsExit InterviewsCollectionsTitle IV Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended Future Students Current Students Forms & Links Financial Literacy Who Is Eligible?Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Determining Your Cost of AttendanceVerification ProcessAward ProcessFunding Sources GrantsScholarshipsResearch and Teaching AssistantshipsLoansEmergency LoansExternal Aid Verification Process Award Process Maintaining Eligibility Change in Student Status Leave of Absence Satisfactory Academic Progress Return of Title IV Aid Required Coursework Funding Sources Grants Scholarships Research and Teaching Assistantships Loans Emergency Loans External Aid FINANCIAL AID FORMSComplete Supplemental Data Certification 2025-2026 to include child care and dependent care allowancesDependent students only - Parent PLUS Supplemental Form - Complete if you wish to receive a PLUS loanStudent Aid Reference Sheet2025-2026 Independent/Dependent Verification FormFinancial Aid Transcript Request FormGrad PLUS Loan Request FormDIRECT LOANSIf you have never received a federal direct (subsidized, unsubsidized, GRAD PLUS or PLUS) loan, log onto StudentLoans to e-Sign your master promissory note and complete your entrance interview. We will received your information electronically and continue processing your federal direct loan. Money RX Program Rodriguez Kristyn Kristyn RodriguezEnrollment Services SpecialistFinancial Aidkrprodri@utmb.edu409-747-8561 Holmes Yvonne Yvonne HolmesSr. Enrollment Services SpecialistFederal Work StudyFinancial Aidydholmes@utmb.edu409-266-0157 Salas Erica Erica SalasAssistant DirectorFinancial Aidemsalas@utmb.edu409-772-2479 Hale Anne Anne Hale DirectorStudent Financial Services International Student PDSO aehale@utmb.edu 409-772-9796