Start stacking up your money!
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 $3,000 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 $3,000. 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
After you graduate, make sure to send us your final high school transcript. Sending them is easy — just follow the steps and make your Smarter U+ scholarship even better.
You worked hard for those dual credit hours — make sure you're making the most of them! Submit your transcripts seven days before your Registration Day to add to your Smarter U+ scholarship.
The earlier you submit your housing application, the better! Submitting your housing application or housing exemption form lets us know your plans for housing and adds more money to your Smarter U+ scholarship.
*Deadlines
Spring 2025: Dec. 6, 2024
Fall 2025: July 19, 2025
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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.
By law, students who will be under the age of 22 on the first day of class must show proof of receiving the bacterial meningitis vaccine (BMV). Send us your BMV proof at least seven days before your Registration Day to earn more money towards Smarter U+ and secure your seat in class.
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!
Registration Day is where you'll meet with your advisor and plan your schedule for the first semester. Talk about a big deal! Once you've officially attended Registration Day, we'll add more money to your Smarter U+ scholarship/
If required, complete your online orientation. It will go over some helpful things you'll need to know, like how to access your classes online, free resources you'll get as a student, who to speak to about financial aid, paying for classes and more. And the best part? We'll add money to your Smarter U+ scholarship after completing it.