Financial Aid (Apply)
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Student Loan Types
Student default rates for the institution are regularly monitored and published on the U.S. Department of Education and Federal Student Aid website (under OPE-ID 031795). THSU’s past three cohort default rates for published fiscal years 2015, 2016, and 2017 are 2.9%, 1.1%, and 1.2%, respectively.
Direct Graduate PLUS Loans
William D. Ford Federal PLUS Loan for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan is a federal loan that allows the parents undergraduate and graduate student to borrow funds to help meet educational expenses.
- LIKE DIRECT SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED LOANS, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPLIES THE FUNDS.
- UNLIKE DIRECT SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED LOANS, YOUR PLUS LOAN ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON YOUR (THE PARENT AND/OR ENDORSER CREDIT.
Note: In order to be eligible for the PLUS loan, you should have already accepted any Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans offered to you for the year. The Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans offer a better interest rate and repayment provisions.
William D. Ford Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans are low-interest student loans available to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time.
*Annual loan limits cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance minus other financial aid.**All annual loan limits for undergraduates are subject to proration during the student’s last semester before graduation. In addition to annual loan limits, the Direct Loan program has aggregate or lifetime limits.
Loan Repayment Options
If you have any question about Financial Aid, please contact our Financial Aid Office at (512) 444-8082 or faid@thsu.edu
We welcome current and prospective students to the office of financial aid services at Teas Health and Science University. Our mission is to help students find federal and institutional financial aid they need to order to facilitate their learning experience at THSU.
As a current student seeking information about your specific financial aid needs and concerts, please visit or office or give us a call. We are happy to review your file with you and explain the options you have any steps you many need to take.
THSU is approved to participate in the federal Title IV programs available through the United States Department of Education, which include:
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- William D. Ford Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- William D. Ford Federal PLUS Loans for undergraduate and graduate students, Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, and Federal Work Study.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as this is necessary for applying for the Federal Pell Grant, William D. Ford Federal Stafford and PLUS loans and, Federal Work Study.
Create a SF User ID
The THSU School code:
031795-00
At least one parent will also have to sign if you are a dependent student.
File Your FAFSA Online
THSU should receive the results of your application within 2 to 3 business days. If you do not receive a response from the U.S. Department of Education within 2 weeks, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center for assistance.
Once THSU receives your FAFSA results, and no corrections are needed, you will need to sign the Authorization Statement authorizing THSU to deduct tuition, fees and other charges from your Title IV financial aid.
Review your award letter which details the types and amounts of financial aid you are eligible to receive. If you award letter has loans listed, you will be required to complete entrance loan counseling and the master promissory note (MPN).
More information on Student Loans
Online Entrance Counseling
THSU will receive electronic confirmation once completed.
Print a copy of the confirmation for your records (and as a back-up should we not receive the confirmation).
We will not request loan funds until the entrance counseling is confirmed.
Online Mater Promissory Note (MPN)
THSU will receive electronic confirmation once completed.
Print a copy of the confirmation for your records (and as a back-up should we not receive the confirmation).
We will not request loan funds until the entrance counseling is confirmed.
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