Tuition
Hello everyone! I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and was hoping to get some advice from parents or students who have already been through this process.
My daughter will be attending UTEP this fall. She has orientation on Friday, and I’ll be joining her on Saturday for registration. Since this is all new to us, I’m not exactly sure what to expect.
I have a few questions:
-Is it worth locking in tuition for four years, or is it better to pay by the semester?
-Are there any drawbacks or “catches” to the tuition lock program?
-When we register on Saturday, do we also pay for the fall semester that day, or is payment due later?
-What documents or information should we bring with us?
-Are there any important questions we should ask our advisor or the financial aid office while we’re there?
-Is there anything you wish you had known before attending orientation and registration?
-Are there opportunities for work-study or on-campus student jobs even if she doesn’t qualify for FAFSA?
We applied for scholarships but unfortunately haven’t had any luck so far. We also completed the FAFSA, but we already knew we wouldn’t qualify for financial aid. We’re still applying for scholarships whenever we find opportunities.
Any advice, tips, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!