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TEXAS Grant Program

TEXAS Grant Program

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$43,032

Application Deadline:

01/10/2023
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About This Scholarship

The TEXAS Grant Program is a need-based financial aid program in Texas that helps eligible students attend public colleges and universities in the state. The program was established in 1999 by the Texas Legislature and is administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

The amount of funding provided through the TEXAS Grant Program varies depending on a student’s financial need and the availability of funds. The program typically covers tuition and fees, although it may also provide additional funds for textbooks and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria For TEXAS Grant Program

The TEXAS Grant Program is a financial aid program that provides grant money to eligible Texas residents who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at a public or non-profit college or university in Texas. To be eligible for the TEXAS Grant Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Residency: Applicants must be a Texas resident and have lived in Texas for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the academic year.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
  • High School Graduation: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Texas high school or earned a GED in Texas.
  • Academic Requirements: Applicants must meet at least one of the following academic requirements:
  • Graduated from a Texas high school as part of the top 10% of their graduating class
  • Earned a score of at least 1350 on the SAT (math and critical reading only) or a composite score of 30 on the ACT
  • Enrollment: Applicants must enroll in a Texas public or non-profit college or university within 16 months of their high school graduation or GED completion.
  • Enrollment Status: Applicants must enroll as a full-time student and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.

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