Types of Aid
Financial Aid basically consists of 3 different types of aid: scholarships and grants, work study, and loans.
Grants/Scholarships
- Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because they are free money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid.
- Grants and scholarships are awarded based on various factors such as merit (academics), financial need (determined by the FAFSA), housing, or various other reasons.
- Total grants and scholarships, including outside scholarships, will not exceed tuition.
Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships are not controlled or awarded by the university but by the donors themselves. A third party awards the money and then sends it to UMHB to be disbursed to the student account. The University does not endorse, sponsor, or have any role in the administration of these private aid programs and therefore disclaims any responsibility or liability for any information provided.
- Local Scholarships:
Start your search through your high school counselor for a roster of community-based scholarships including local businesses or organizations that provide scholarships. Most UMHB students who earn outside scholarships qualify for local rather than national scholarships.
- Regional or National Scholarships:
The links provided below are outside of UMHB; however, these sites have vetted the scholarship offerings and provide you an opportunity to search for regional or national scholarships. Consider using a different email address than you normally use for these sites to collect all scholarships in one location and reduce excessive emails in your work or personal email accounts.
Work Study
- To be eligible for consideration for the work program, students must have the FAFSA submitted to Mary Hardin-Baylor in October.
- The work program generally allows students to work on campus (a few off campus positions) at the prevailing minimum wage.
- Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester (195 hours total). The maximum work award will be indicated on the student’s award letter.
- Students will locate and apply for positions using a work program website. The website information and instructions will be emailed to students, who have been awarded work study, about 2 weeks before the start of the fall and spring semesters.
- Time sheets are completed online daily and given to the Business Office after approval from the student’s supervisor.
- Checks are issued bi-weekly through the Bursar’s Office and will be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student’s account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.
- There are 3 types of work programs you may be awarded: Federal Work Study, Texas College Work Study, or Institutional Work Program.
Loans
Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
For information on various teacher loan forgiveness programs, please click the link below.
Contact Information
Location: Sanderford Administrative Complex
Address: 900 College Street, Box 8080 • Belton, TX 76513
finaid@umhb.edu • Phone: (254) 295-4517 • Fax: (866) 397-3492
Page last updated November 07, 2023