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Falcon Free

Earn Your Degree. No Loans. No Debt.

Falcon Free funding for the 2025-2026 academic year is now fully allocated. Funding will be available again for the 2026-2027 academic year. To be considered, submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA starting October 1, 2025.

At UTPB you can earn your degree for free! We believe that a college education is transformative and money shouldn't hold you back. That's why we created the Falcon Free program, a plan that covers the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for most undergraduate students. 

No matter what kind of student* you are... we've got you covered!

Types of Students

First-time
Freshman

Transfer
Student

Online
Student

Current
Falcon

*Master's, second bachelor's, certification-seeking students and dual credit students do not qualify

Find Your Options

Does Your Family Make $100K or less?

Free school options for families that make $100K a year or less.

Are You Pursuing STEM?

We have money available for you.

Interested in Teaching?

Funding is available for future STEM teachers.

Interested in Transferring to UTPB?

Get details about the Texas Transfer Grant program

*Students do not have to apply separately for this program. Admitted UTPB students who complete the FAFSA or TASFA are automatically reviewed for eligibility to the program. Falcon Free funding is automatically awarded to students who meet the program requirements.

How to Apply

  1. Apply to UT Permian Basin

    Start your application at applytexas.org.

  2. Fill out your FAFSA/TASFA

    We can get you scholarships and keep your info safe.

Next Steps to Falcon Free

  1. Complete your To-Do Lists

    Double-check your financial aid and admissions to-do lists.

  2. Look for your award letter

    You can find your letter in your student portal, email, or in the mail.

  3. Accept Your Award

    More details on how to accept your award are outlined below.

  4. Register for Orientation or a Full-Time Course Load

    Registering will guarantee Falcon Free funding.

Students must complete all steps above by June 1st to be considered eligible for the program.

How to Accept Your Award

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Have Questions? We've Got Answers!

Check out our Financial Aid FAQ for details on Falcon Free, eligibility, and more. Get the info you need to make the most of this opportunity!

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Earn Your Degree. No Loans. No Debt. Falcon Free!

More Funding Opportunities

General Scholarship Application The Presidential Scholarship Graduate Scholarships
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You Can Afford UTPB

What does it cost to attend UT Permian Basin?

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This guarantee is subject to change without notice based on the annual funding levels provided to the university by the federal and state education agencies.
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Have Questions?

You can contact a Falcon Free Representative in our Financial Aid Office at (432) 552-2620 or by email.

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