At a meeting of the UT System Board of Regents, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin received approval for the $10,000 Texas Science Scholar Program. Beginning in Fall 2012, UTPB will offer a Bachelor of Science degree to qualified, full-time students majoring in Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Information Systems and Mathematics at a cost of $10,000 in tuition and fees for the four-year curriculum.

Click here to see the entire $10,000 Texas Science Scholar Program press release!

UTPB was founded as an upper-level institution, and this University continues to welcome and accommodate older and non-traditional students. We offer numerous evening classes, online classes, and a study room for veterans. The new Student Activities Center houses a day care center.  There are even scholarships for non-traditional students.

For more information about Non-Traditional Student services click here.

The University of Texas System is advancing its efforts to help adults complete their college degrees by launching a new program that will also leverage the nation’s efforts to have the highest percentage of college graduates in the world.

The new program provides opportunity for students to finish their Bachelor’s Degree Online and offers up to $60,000 in scholarships.

Click here to read the rest of article about the Finish@UT Program or visit the Finish@UT Program site here.