Dallas County Promise

What is the Dallas County Promise?

The University of North Texas at Dallas is proud to make a bachelor’s degree attainable for all as a partner with Dallas County Promise, an innovative, life-changing program that aims to send students in Dallas County to college tuition-free! The UNTD Dallas County Promise Scholarship covers the remaining balance on the full cost of tuition for up to four academic years or bachelor’s degree completion (whichever comes first) that is not covered by other grants, scholarships, exemptions, benefits and/or waiver programs received by the student.

Who can be considered for Promise?

Students must meet the UNT Dallas Promise deadlines and UNT Dallas admission criteria to be considered for Dallas County Promise funding. To be eligible, freshman and transfer students must have a family adjusted gross income (AGI) of $65,000 or less. Funding is limited and students are prioritized based on their date of admission to UNT Dallas.

We will create a pathway to a bright future. Here's how to get started.

First Year Students (Freshman)

Submit by Feb. 4, 2026:

• Complete your Promise Path at DallasCountyPromise.org.

Apply by March 1, 2026:

• Submit your complete application to UNT Dallas through ApplyTexas.org.

Submit by March 1, 2026 (for priority consideration for Promise funding at UNT Dallas):

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) and make sure to list UNT Dallas (042421).

Enroll by July 31, 2026:

• Register for classes at UNT Dallas for the Fall semester.

Other Important Information:

• Funding is limited, so admission to UNT Dallas and submission of all requested documents to complete your FAFSA/TASFA process is encouraged by the guidelines above.

• Students must have a family adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less, as reported on the FAFSA/TASFA.

Transfer Students

Apply no later than March 1, 2026: