UNT and CVAD Add New Scholarships!

North Texas Promise Program

The North Texas Promise Program is a campus-based program that guarantees the full cost of tuition and fees for eligible students to be covered through a combination of federal, state, and institutional funding.  

The following is the general criteria of the program.

• Texas Resident graduating from a Texas high school.
• Meet the Deadlines
• Admitted to UNT as a first-time freshman for Fall 2026 by Feb. 15, 2026.
• Completed the 2026/2027 FAFSA by Feb. 15, 2026.
• Have a total family income of $100,000 or less and financial need.
• Ranked in the Top 25% of the high school class or be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.

CVAD Take Flight Scholarships 

CVAD is excited to announce that our donors have made it possible for CVAD to offer a new scholarship: Take Flight Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen.

To qualify: Students must be entering undergraduate freshmen in any major within the College of Visual Arts and Design. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and rank in the top 50 percent of their high school class.

Applications are now open. The priority submission deadline for consideration is Feb. 1, 2026. Visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid and How to Apply webpages for more information.

Non-Texas residents who receive a UNT competitive scholarship of at least $1,000 for the academic year may be eligible to pay in-state Texas resident tuition for the fall and spring semesters and the following summer term.

Important: Priority Deadlines

Fill out a 2026-2027 FAFSA and TAFSA early in the financial aid process! The priority deadline for all forms of financial aid, including CVAD scholarships, is Jan. 15, 2026. Money is disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis: apply early!

Please visit the CVAD Paying for College webpage for more information.