You are eligible for a Texas Grant if you....
- Are a Texas resident,
- Have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving a controlled substance,
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need,
- Complete the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program*,
- Are a recent graduate of a public or accredited private high school in Texas,
- Apply to and are accepted by a non-profit Texas college or university of your choice, and
- Enroll at least 3/4 time in an undergraduate degree or certificate program within 16 months of your high school graduation (unless granted a hardship extension), OR
- Have received an associate's degree from an eligible institution no earlier than May 1, 2001, and
- Re-enroll not later than the end of the 12th month after you receive your associate's degree (unless granted a hardship extension) in a non-profit Texas university of your choice.
*See your high school counselor for more information.
How much can I get?
The TEXAS Grant will pay your tuition and fees at a public college or university in Texas. If you attend a private, non-profit institution, your award will be based on tuition and fee costs at public universities. For the 2002-2003 academic year, a TEXAS Grant for a full-time student will be approximately:
- $1,475 per semester for a public university
- $635 per semester for a community college
- $870 per semester for public technical college
- $1,475 per semester for a private, non-profit institution
Can I continue to get money while in college?
If your eligibility for a TEXAS Grant is based on your high school performance, you may be eligible to receive TEXAS Grant awards for:
- up to 150 semester credit hours;
- up to six years (unless granted a hardship postponement); or
- until you receive a bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.
If your eligibility for a TEXAS Grant is based on receiving an associate's degree, you may be eligible to receive TEXAS Grant awards for:
- up to 90 semester credit hours;
- up to four years (unless granted a hardship postponement); or
- until you receive a bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.
How and when can I apply?
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when you are a senior in high school and every year afterward.
The FAFSA will determine your "financial need" for many federal and state programs, including the TEXAS Grant.
You may obtain a FAFSA from your high school counselor or by calling
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
If you have access to the Internet, you can complete the FAFSA on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The FAFSA should be filed as soon after January 1 as possible because funding is limited.
For more TEXAS Grant information and other financial aid options, contact the Texas Financial Aid Information Center by visiting
http://www.collegefortexans.com/ or by calling
1-877-782-7322 (toll-free).