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The Health Science Center’s Bold Promise Program extends UT San Antonio’s commitment to making education affordable for qualifying incoming Texas resident undergraduates in select bachelor’s programs.
Launching in the 2026–27 academic year, the UT San Antonio Health Science Center Bold Promise Program ensures that eligible students have their tuition and mandatory fees fully covered. Qualifying students will receive support for up to four academic semesters while completing the final two years of their undergraduate degree, provided they maintain academic eligibility.
> Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, San Antonio
> Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Laredo
> Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences
> Bachelor of Science in Nursing (traditional track)
> Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
> Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
*Students enrolled in 100% online programs or seeking a second undergraduate degree are not eligible for Bold Promise funding.
Students do not need to apply separately for Bold Promise; however, submission of the 2026–27 FAFSA by March 31, 2026, is required. Eligible Texas residents who meet program criteria are automatically designated as Bold Promise students.
Tuition and mandatory fees are covered through a combination of scholarships (such as institutional or donor-funded awards), grants (including the Pell Grant, TEXAS Grant or Texas Public Education Grant) and applicable tuition exemptions (such as Hazlewood or Adopted/Foster Care exemptions) from federal, state and institutional sources.
Students who meet all eligibility requirements will receive coverage up to their remaining unmet financial need, that is, the amount left after their cost of attendance is reduced by their Student Aid Index (SAI) and any other need-based aid received.
Bold Promise will not appear as a single award on a financial aid offer. Instead, students will see a combination of gift aid from multiple sources that together cover tuition and mandatory fees.
Bold Promise does not cover expenses such as books, health insurance, housing or program-specific supplies (e.g., scrubs or stethoscopes). Students may use other financial aid options, such as loans or work-study, to help cover these costs.
Students currently enrolled in the Health Science Center who received continuous Bold Promise support while enrolled at UT San Antonio will be eligible for the Health Science Center Bold Promise Program in the 2026–27 academic year, provided they meet continuing eligibility requirements.
For more information or questions about the Bold Promise Program at the UT San Antonio Health Science Center, contact our Financial Aid Office at vsfa@uthscsa.edu.