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Smarter U+ Scholarship

Start stacking up your money!

Drawing of a student stacking boxes labeled Want more scholarship money? We got you. With Smarter U+, new undergraduate domestic students can stack up free money on top of your overall scholarship by taking simple steps to become a Ram — and earn up to $2,000 per year.

It's easy. Complete the steps by the deadlines listed below and we'll add $500 to your scholarship for each step, up to $2,000. That means with just a few steps, you can have a nice big stack of scholarship money — and make some really smart decisions about college. Go you!

The final deadlines for all Smarter U+ steps are listed below. (Some steps have earlier deadlines.) Check below for all the details.

  • Spring 2025: Dec. 6, 2024
  • Fall 2025: July 19, 2025
 
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Before You Apply

Haven't submitted your application yet? You can still take these steps to add some cash to your future scholarship.

Take a Campus Tour

Picking a college is a huge decision — but we're here to help. Earn your first chunk of change by taking a campus tour in person, virtually or at one of our events. You'll learn more about what makes Texas Wesleyan Smaller. Smarter. and meet with an admissions counselor.

Visit Campus

 
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Submit your documents

Congrats — you've made the decision to become a Ram! Once you get accepted, complete these steps to add some money to your scholarship.

Meet with an Admissions Counselor

Once you stop dancing from getting your acceptance letter, schedule some time to meet with your admissions counselor. They'll walk you through your next steps and help you get ready for your first semester as a Ram.

Schedule a Meeting

Turn in your FAFSA or TASFA*

Submitting your FAFSA or TASFA is the first step to securing financial aid. Submitting these forms is easy and makes you a cool chunk of change. It's a win-win!

*Deadline

  • Spring 2025: Dec. 6, 2024
  • Fall 2024: July 19, 2025

Learn more about financial aid

 
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Complete the final steps

It's almost time to start your college career at Texas Wesleyan! Knock out these final steps to make sure your scholarship is topped off and you're ready for school.

Take a placement exam at least seven days before your Registration Day

Why take classes you don't need to? Taking a placement exam makes sure that you're put in the correct classes and set up for success. Complete your placement exams at least seven days before your Registration Day and we'll add some money to your Smarter U+ scholarship. Talk about time well spent!

Learn more about placement exams