Overawards
Overawards occur when we receive additional information not accounted for when the student was offered originally.
Per federal financial aid regulations, we must resolve any overaward on a student’s account.
Common examples of changes that cause overawards include, but are not limited to:
- Receipt of Internal or External Scholarships
- Notification of Exemptions/Tuition and Fee Waivers (e.g. Hazlewood, etc.)
- Stipends
- Enrollment Changes
- FAFSA Corrections
- Residency Updated
- Changes to Your Housing Plan
In some cases, overawards will result in a balance due to the University. Payment arrangements will need to be made with Fiscal Services to ensure that a hold will not be placed on the student’s account that would prevent future registration, the viewing of grades, the release of transcripts and verification of enrollment.
Balances can be paid online through myUTSA Account, in person at Fiscal Services, by phone or via mail.