{"id":14203,"date":"2026-05-19T10:35:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?page_id=14203"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:46:55","slug":"understanding-your-financial-aid-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/understanding-your-financial-aid-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Your Financial Aid Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Review<\/h2><\/div>\n

Please review your financial aid offer and let us know if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Accept<\/h2><\/div>\n

Ready to commit? Accept your financial aid offer at choose.tarleton.edu\/aidoffer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Complete<\/h2><\/div>\n

Now it’s time to complete the direct loan process at studentaid.gov<\/a>, if applicable<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Submit<\/h2><\/div>\n

Next, you’ll submit your final high school transcript. You can learn how to submit your transcripts here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Pay<\/h2><\/div>\n

Don’t sweat it, you’ve got time! Tuition is due 7 days before classes begin. Learn more about Texan Bill Pay at choose.tarleton.edu\/pay<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Check Your Award Letter <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

View your award history: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Please log in to your myGateway<\/a><\/strong> account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select DuckTrax<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Choose Online Services and Financial Aid<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select Financial Aid<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Choose Award History<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. View either Status or Award<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Accept your award:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Log in to your myGateway<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select New DuckTrax Menu<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Under the Financial Aid menu<\/strong>, click the Financial Aid link <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. In the top right corner, make sure you are on the correct aid year<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Select the Offer \u202f<\/strong>tab <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Accept\/Decline Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Select Submit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Read our Paying For College Guide: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \"Paying<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n

      Paying for College 101<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div>

      When it comes to paying for college there are so many factors to consider. Every student\u2019s financial aid process will look different, we are here to break down some of the financial aid process to help you better understand!\u00a0 What are the expenses that make\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>

      Continue Reading Paying for College 101<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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