Distinguished College Partners

Long-standing program-specific pathways between Tarleton and two-year schools are making it easier for transfer students to fulfill their educational dreams while saving dollars and class hours.

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Program Requirements

To be considered for the President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program you must be admitted to Tarleton, have 30 transferable hours completed prior to registration, complete the General Scholarship Application. Awards will be divided between fall and spring semesters based on full-time enrollment and be renewable ​for up to 3 years with satisfactory academic progress. 

Students that transfer to Tarleton State University with a 2.0 GPA or higher and taking at least 6 credit hours per long semester will be guaranteed at an annual level between $250 and $2,000 as indicated in the table below. Awards pro-rate based on percent enrollment.

The guaranteed amounts can be funded partially or completely by institutional and/or endowment funds.

Partnership Benefits

• Automatic admission for students with 24+ transferrable credits and a 2.0 minimum overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
• Application fee waiver for those who qualify
• Individual support from the Tarleton team to ensure your students’ success
• Dedicated Distinguished Partners Coordinator as the main point of contact

President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program

The President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program guarantees a minimum amount in Tarleton scholarships to incoming transfer students based on GPA and course load. Students transferring from a Distinguished College Partner school are eligible for a larger scholarship award level as indicated in the table below:

Annual Minimum Guaranteed Award Levels

GPA	2.0-2.99	3.0-3.39	3.4-3.74	3.75-4.0
12+ Credit Hours	$1,000	$1,500	$2,000	$2,500
9-11 Credit Hours	$750	$1,125	$1,500	$1,875
6-8 Credit Hours	$500	$750	$1,000	$1,250