Pathway to Success Program
Frequently Asked Questions

• Is full-time attendance required? Must students earn 30 semester credit hours to continue to be eligible?
  Full-time attendance (12 semester credit hours) is required, and students must earn 30 semester credit hours per year. We recommend 15 semester credit hours per term.

• Are independent students included?
  Independent students are also included, provided they meet all other requirements.

• Are transfer students eligible or only incoming freshmen?
  The Pathway program is available to incoming freshmen only.

• Who is eligible for Pathway?
  Eligible students must be first-time freshmen, Texas residents, meet UT Tyler admissions requirements, complete all required financial aid documentation and enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours at UT Tyler each fall and spring.

• What are the minimum academic requirements (grade point average) for eligibility?
  Initially, the only academic requirements are our admission requirements. Renewal requires that students maintain a cumulative 2.0 or higher grade point average at UT Tyler.

• Is the guarantee limited to 4 years?
  Pathway is for up to 4 consecutive years.

• Approximately how many students would be involved in the first year?
  We anticipate approximately 74 students.

• When does Pathway start?
  It begins in fall 2007.

• How much does Pathway cover?
  The program covers tuition and mandatory fees. Other fees, books, housing and meal charges may be covered by other financial aid opportunities.

• What is tuition at UT Tyler?
  Estimated tuition and fees for 15 semester credit hours at UT Tyler are $2,742.