Grants

Federal, state, and institutional grants are available to help cover your cost of obtaining a higher education. These grants are awarded on the basis of financial need, so not all students will qualify. If you are awarded a grant, it is considered gift aid. In other words, you do not need to repay a grant as you would a student loan. Below is a list of the grants offered to undergraduates at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant awards are based on level of enrollment and Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Students must meet all eligibility criteria for receiving Federal aid and must be pursuing their first bachelor's or professional degree. The maximum Pell Grant for award year 2019-2020 is $6195.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a program for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Only Pell Grant recipients with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero will be considered. Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 SCH) to be eligible.

Toward Excellence, Access, and Success Grant (TEXAS Grant)

This state grant is awarded to students who are working on their first undergraduate degree. Students must also meet certain financial need requirements and have earned either a recommended or distinguished achievement high school diploma. To be eligible for the TEXAS Grant at TAMUCT, you must:

• have previously received a TEXAS Grant
• be a resident of Texas
• have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
• have financial need (as demonstrated by FAFSA)
• have not exhausted TEXAS Grant eligibility
• meet TEXAS Grant Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)—see below
• enroll in an undergraduate degree program on at least a three-quarter time basis

OR

• have earned an associate degree from a public technical, state or community college in Texas and
• enroll in any public university in Texas no more than 12 months after receiving the associate degree.
• be a resident of Texas
• have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
• have an Expected Financial Contribution (EFC) less than or equal to 4800
• enroll in an undergraduate degree program on at least a three-quarter time basis (9 SCH)

TEXAS Grant SAP Requirements

Texas Grant Hardship Provisions (TAC, Title 19, Section 22.231)

A student who is ineligible for a TEXAS Grant may be eligible under a hardship provision based on one of the following provisions:

• If the student is enrolled in less than nine SCH (but at least six SCH) • If the student's GPA falls below SAP requirements
• If the student's completion rate falls below SAP requirements
• If the student's number of completed hours falls below SAP requirements
• If the student requires an extension of the year limits to complete their degree
• If the student receives a grant after attempting more than 150 hours.

Institutional Grant Funds

• Students must show financial need
• Be enrolled at least part-time to be eligible.
• Institutional grants will be pro-rated based on enrollment status.

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

Texas resident and non-resident undergraduate students may be eligible for up to $2100 ($700 per semester) per academic year. Graduate students may be eligible for up to $2280 ($760 per semester) per academic year. Awards are prorated based on enrollment.

Warrior Tuition Grant

Texas resident undergraduate students and graduate students may be eligible for up to $1200 ($400 per semester) per academic year. Awards are prorated based on enrollment.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding state grant and scholarship programs please visit the Texas Coordinating Board website. For information regarding Exemption Programs (e.g., Tuition and Fees or Certified Educational Aide Exemption Program), please contact Student Financial Assistance.