Grants
Federal Pell Grant
- Based on financial need
- Available to undergraduate students only
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
A grant program funded by federal allocation offered to Federal Pell Grant recipients who meet certain academic and other eligibility criteria. Grand awards up to $750 are offered for the first academic year of a student's program of study, and awards up to $1,300 are offered for the second academic year of a student's program of study.
First year recipients must not have been previously enrolled in a program of undergraduate education, and must have completed their secondary school program of study after January 1, 2006. Second year recipients must have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average, and must have completed their secondary school program after January 1, 2005.
All Academic Competitiveness Grant recipients must: be Pell Grant recipients, be U.S. citizens, be enrolled full time, have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study, and meet all other eligibility requirements.
National SMART (Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent) Grant A grant program funded by federal allocation offered to Federal Pell Grant recipients who meet certain academic and other eligibility criteria. Grant awards up to $4,000 are offered for each of the third and fourth academic years of undergraduate study.
National SMART Grant recipients must: be Pell Grant recipients, be U.S. citizens, enrolled full time in a four year degree program, have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average, and be enrolled in an eligible (computer science, engineering, technology, life sciences, mathematics, physical science, designated foreign languages) major.
TEXAS Grant Program
The Toward EXcellence, Access & Success (TEXAS) grant was established in 1999 by the Texas Legislature to provide need-based financial assistance to Texas students who completed a college-preparatory curriculum in high school. Eligible students may receive an amount up to the cost of required tuition and fees each academic year of eligibility (some restrictions apply).
To be eligible for the TEXAS grant, students must be a Texas resident, graduated from a public or accredited private high school no earlier than fall 1998, and demonstrate exceptional financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
If you meet these requirements, please submit a copy of your high school transcript to our office.
Preference will be given to students with the lowest EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) and will continue as funds permit.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- This is a federal grant based on exceptional financial need
- Available to undergraduate students only
These grants are authorized by the State of Texas. Please contact our office for award criteria for these programs.
- Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)
- Certified Educational Aide Exemption Program
- Tuition and Fees Exemption Programs