{"id":5766,"date":"2025-03-31T19:25:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T19:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=5766"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T18:51:03","slug":"dallas-county-promise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/dallas-county-promise\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas County Promise | Tarleton State University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-8b6ef244-8e1b-4abe-a365-71db2d7dac4b\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-12-12 mbl-layout-stacked gutter-20 vgutter-20\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-a9024809-58d3-4943-a95a-7dd8ad4a0144\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/10\/DCP-page.png\" alt=\"A male and female student smiling on the Fort Worth Campus.\" class=\"wp-image-6702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/10\/DCP-page.png 500w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/10\/DCP-page-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/10\/DCP-page-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column\" id=\"advgb-col-006f0151-0cf1-4563-b32a-4c0dc65106ed\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:1px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-texan-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">As a Dallas County Promise Scholar, <br>if eligible,<br><em>Your tuition is covered at Tarleton State.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-texan-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Dallas County Promise at Tarleton State University is funded through Tarleton State&#8217;s own institutional dollars, as part of the Tarleton State Promise Program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-texan-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">It helps students who graduate from a participating Dallas County high school cover tuition and required fees once all other financial aid is applied. This is a &#8220;last-dollar&#8221; grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-62c6bcac-054f-4ae3-8946-5819b37b2b01\" href=\"#How-to-apply\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>How Do I Apply?<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-e505a58c-b1ca-479c-89b4-de4e801185b5\" href=\"#eligibility\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Check Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16.65%\">\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#how-it-works\">How it Works<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16.67%\">\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16.67%\">\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#How-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16.67%\">\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#renewal\">Keeping the Award<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16.67%\">\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#rules\">Rules<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:16.67%\">\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><a href=\"#numbers-faq\">Key Numbers\/FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"how-it-works\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-light-purple-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 id=\"fall-2027-quick-facts-716cfb56-62ef-4bad-aeb6-e5c08c7c565b\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Fall 2027 Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tarleton-purple-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"gap-1caffa1c-3985-4b3d-9e02-edac5bb8bc24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Covers remaining tuition &amp; required fees after your other aid is applied<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jan-15-58daa908-c339-4447-8a7c-f57fb10a64ad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jan. 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Priority deadline: admission, FAFSA\/TASFA &amp; Tarleton State Scholarship App<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"top-50-d6ac0a97-6287-4725-8139-a26c96e0eb0a\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 50%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class rank required, plus family AGI of $85,000 or less<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"award-length-b0c0780e-a715-4695-a1ea-b07e32798b0c\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Length:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-60c1749d-2672-4778-bf49-e438f0184709 advgb-list advgb-list-yes\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">8 semesters (diploma only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">4 semesters (+ assoc. degree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">No transfer pathway<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-9ea64687-a664-4847-bc93-5594811d8339\" href=\"mailto:mcmanus@tarleton.edu\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Contact Tarleton State Promise<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-4f223187-f943-4d2e-bb42-3bc6c7dbfd1f\" href=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1233564379\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Watch the President Hurley DCP Video<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-dallas-county-promise-tarleton-state-program-252f8cc6-e1c8-4536-b634-d60e038681c0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Dallas County Promise Tarleton State Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"dcp-covers-whats-left-after-your-other-aid-3564124b-f6bb-4669-957f-bea66c508972\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">DCP covers what&#8217;s left after your other aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Tarleton State, the Dallas County Promise program is funded through the institution&#8217;s own institutional dollars as part of the Tarleton State Promise Program. It helps students who graduate from a participating Dallas County high school pay for college at Tarleton State. The program covers tuition and required fees left over after your other financial aid is applied. This is a &#8220;last-dollar&#8221; grant. <strong>This page details how it works specifically at Tarleton State.<\/strong> Requirements, deadlines, and processes vary at other partner schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-light-purple-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This award covers tuition and required fees only.<\/strong> You will still need to budget for institutional fees, housing, food, transportation, academic and personal supplies, parking, and other living expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No transfer pathway:<\/strong> This program is only for students enrolling at Tarleton State directly after high school, including students who also complete an associate degree while still in high school. There is no transfer pathway into the Tarleton State Dallas County Promise program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you miss a deadline or don&#8217;t meet the criteria:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll be responsible for all tuition and fees not covered by other scholarships or financial aid. Our deadline is only a priority deadline- so if students apply after that deadline and are eligible, as long as we still have funds available, they will still receive the promise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-the-award-last--58cbf6a0-f79c-4db7-b417-61dd21e49bba\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does the Award Last? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your award length depends on whether you enroll with just a high school diploma or with an associate degree, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-76b07d7f-722d-49ee-a371-58c33e03614f advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-expand-all=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:6px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">1. Enroll at Tarleton State Directly Out of High School <br>(High School Diploma Only)<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:6px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Award duration: up to <strong>8 consecutive semesters \/ 4 years<\/strong>, at 12+ credit hours per semester, Fall and Spring only<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-5f39cc8c-4081-4165-8e51-6e9388b9f3b1 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-expand-all=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:6px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">2. Enroll at Tarleton State After High School, Having Also Earned an Associate Degree <br>(HS Diploma + Associate Degree)<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:6px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Award duration: up to <strong>4 consecutive semesters \/ 2 years<\/strong>, at 12+ credit hours per semester, Fall and Spring only<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"eligibility\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"eligibility-8eebe2ff-0172-4a00-9b89-54b2d7ee7d4f\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"am-i-eligible--4e5af3ae-59a4-4cbb-81d4-12331f9d845f\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Am I Eligible? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tarleton State offers one path into the Dallas County Promise program. Select below to see the requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-5e75b405-d052-4b1b-9599-596896e1ac64 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:6px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Path 1: Straight from High School <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:6px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For students graduating in 2027, and enrolling Fall 2027-2028.<\/strong> To participate as a 2027-2028 high school graduate, you must meet ALL of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-advgb-table advgb-table-frontend is-style-stripes\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;padding-left:15px\"><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"padding-top:10px;background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\"><strong>What It Means for You<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>High School Attendance<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Attended a participating Dallas County high school for the full current school year and graduated from it this year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Class Rank<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Be in the <strong>top 50%<\/strong> of your graduating high school class. If your school doesn&#8217;t rank students, Tarleton State will use other factors (mainly your GPA) to determine equivalent standing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Promise Deadlines<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Met all Dallas County Promise deadlines: Promise Path form, admission application, financial aid application, orientation, and enrollment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Scholarship Application<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Successfully complete and submit the <strong>Tarleton State Scholarship Application<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Family Income<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of <strong>$85,000 or less<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Grant Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Be a <strong>Pell Grant and Texas Grant<\/strong> recipient<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Citizenship &amp; Residency<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Be a U.S. citizen and a Texas resident for tuition purposes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Start Term<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Start classes the Fall semester right after high school graduation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Enrollment Load<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Enroll full-time (<strong>12+ credit hours<\/strong>) each semester<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Continuous Enrollment<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Enroll in both Fall AND Spring during your first year, and every year after. You cannot skip a semester, and the award covers Fall\/Spring only, not Summer or mini-terms. Students must also file the FAFSA every year.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stop Out:<\/strong> If you sit out for one full Fall or Spring semester, you must complete an appeal form if you fail to enroll for that semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>International Students:<\/strong> International students are not eligible for the Dallas County Promise program at Tarleton State. You must be a U.S. citizen and a Texas resident for tuition purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:6px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Path 2: Transfer from Dallas College<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:6px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transfer Pathway:<\/strong> While there is not a transfer pathway covered by Dallas County Promise, Tarleton State offers Guaranteed Scholarships to transfer students from Dallas College. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/admissions\/transfer\/distinguished-college-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit our website for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"How-to-apply\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"how-to-apply-b909af2b-87c3-483a-88c1-5227c0ee2bf7\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"application-steps-27992c86-c8eb-4a54-a0e6-82bf3cf80b85\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Application Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maximize your chances at other Tarleton State competitive scholarships, apply, file for aid, and submit your scholarship application by the priority deadlines below. After the priority deadline, scholarships are awarded only as funds remain available.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tarleton-blocks-instructions-block instructions-block layout-style-style2 has-000000-color has-text-color\" style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8;border-radius:50px\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Stacked Instruction Steps\">\n<div class=\"instructions-step--style2\"><div class=\"instructions-header\"><div class=\"instructions-number\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:50%;font-size:40px\"><span>1<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"instructions-content style2-content\"><div class=\"instructions-heading\"><h3 style=\"color:inherit\">Submit the Tarleton State Scholarship Application by January 15, 2027<\/h3><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successfully complete and submit the Tarleton State Scholarship Application by the priority deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"instructions-step--style2\"><div class=\"instructions-header\"><div class=\"instructions-number\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:50%;font-size:40px\"><span>2<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"instructions-content style2-content\"><div class=\"instructions-heading\"><h3 style=\"color:inherit\">Apply for Admission by January 15, 2027<\/h3><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply for admission to Tarleton State for Fall 2027 by the priority deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"instructions-step--style2\"><div class=\"instructions-header\"><div class=\"instructions-number\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:50%;font-size:40px\"><span>3<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"instructions-content style2-content\"><div class=\"instructions-heading\"><h3 style=\"color:inherit\">Submit FAFSA or TASFA by January 15, 2027<\/h3><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit a complete FAFSA and\/or TASFA, including all required documents, by the priority deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"instructions-step--style2\"><div class=\"instructions-header\"><div class=\"instructions-number\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:50%;font-size:40px\"><span>4<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"instructions-content style2-content\"><div class=\"instructions-heading\"><h3 style=\"color:inherit\">Complete All Dallas County Promise Steps<\/h3><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Promise Path form, admission application, financial aid application, scholarships, orientation, and enrollment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-purple-border-color has-texan-white-color has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 id=\"jan-15-priority-deadline-b63868f0-07e9-4d2a-8f9a-3334ba3302d8\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-texan-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Jan 15 Priority Deadline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>January 15, 2027: priority deadline for everything<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your <strong>Tarleton State Scholarship Application<\/strong>, <strong>admission application<\/strong>, and <strong>FAFSA or TASFA<\/strong> are all due by this date for priority processing. After this date, scholarships are awarded only as funds remain available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"renewal\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"renewal-requirements-411a08be-1eb8-4380-a2db-9f0a471a1d7b\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Renewal Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"keeping-the-award-for-20272028-1c458563-f602-456b-8a3d-bc148be8d7d9\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Keeping the Award for 2027-2028<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-159850ef-f4c3-4868-93f9-efb5d478205f advgb-accordion-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:6px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Path 1: Straight from High School <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:6px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once enrolled at Tarleton State, you must meet all of the following each year to continue receiving the Dallas County Promise award:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-list\"><ul class=\"advgblist-58407179-d22b-4044-b207-25885388933e advgb-list advgb-list-arrow-right-alt\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Be registered for at least <strong>12 credit hours<\/strong> through the 12th class day each Fall and Spring semester (only Tarleton State credits count)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Earn at least <strong>12 credit hours<\/strong> by the end of each Fall and Spring semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Maintain a cumulative institutional GPA of <strong>2.00 or higher<\/strong>, checked at the end of each Fall and Spring semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Meet and maintain Tarleton State&#8217;s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, as described in the Tarleton State Undergraduate Catalog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Maintain a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of <strong>$85,000 or less<\/strong> (as reported on the FAFSA\/TASFA) and stay fully eligible for federal Pell and TEXAS Grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Complete your bachelor&#8217;s degree within <strong>8 consecutive semesters (4 years)<\/strong> of enrollment if you entered with just a high school diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-advgb-list-item\">Complete your bachelor&#8217;s degree within <strong>4 consecutive semesters (2 years)<\/strong> of enrollment if you entered with a high school diploma and an associate degree<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-red-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GPA warning grace period:<\/strong> If your GPA falls below 2.00 in the Fall semester, you&#8217;ll receive a warning but will still be eligible for the award in the Spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"rules\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"program-rules-c3ec754f-191a-49a0-9c8a-e10d89e261dd\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Program Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-you-can-must-and-may-not-do-0b31f341-772d-4939-99e0-72f82e0f686c\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What You Can, Must, and May Not Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-green-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;background-color:#00ad8569;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"what-you-can-do-3ad6deae-32f0-4bd4-8fda-47be55c686df\">What You CAN Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Receive other outside private, endowed, and departmental scholarships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-teal-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;background-color:#00b0e080;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 id=\"what-you-must-do-ce6121df-9fde-4698-a283-516db95deaed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You MUST Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">\n<li>Accept all gift aid you are eligible for, including Pell and state grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and accept the terms and conditions of the Dallas County Promise award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the FAFSA and complete all required verification steps by the priority deadline of January 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-texan-red-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;background-color:#e54d3869;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 id=\"what-you-may-not-do-71c14427-a5e1-46b2-96f8-411fb07e3aaa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You May NOT Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">\n<li>Transfer the award to another college or university outside of Tarleton State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to Tarleton State and receive funds after or while attending another institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer the award to another person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a refund for any unused Dallas County Promise dollars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"numbers-faq\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"quick-reference-c7e95cb1-33cd-4dc0-94bc-56153181c572\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Quick Reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"key-numbers-and-terms-b5890e59-3daa-446e-bc39-6ba2e6aa2acf\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Key Numbers and Terms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plain-language definitions for the terms and numbers you&#8217;ll see throughout this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-advgb-table advgb-table-frontend is-style-stripes\"><thead><tr><th style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;padding-left:15px\"><strong>Term\/Number<\/strong><\/th><th style=\"padding-top:10px;background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\"><strong>Plain-Language Meaning<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Last-dollar grant<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Covers tuition remaining after all other grants\/scholarships are applied.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Top 50% of class<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Your class rank must be in the top half of your graduating high school class (or equivalent GPA standing if your school doesn&#8217;t rank).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Family AGI \u2264 $85,000<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Your household Adjusted Gross Income (from FAFSA or TASFA) must be $85,000 or less.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Texas Grant recipient<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">You must qualify for and receive the state&#8217;s TEXAS Grant program.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>12+ credit hours<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">You must be enrolled full-time (12+ credits) each Fall and Spring semester.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>GPA 2.00<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">You must maintain at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA at Tarleton State (with a one-semester warning grace period).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>HS Diploma only: 8 semesters<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Students with just a high school diploma get up to 8 consecutive semesters (4 years).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>HS Diploma + Associate Degree: 4 semesters<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Students who also earned an associate degree in high school get up to 4 semesters (2 years).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>FAFSA \/ TASFA<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Financial aid applications you must file every year by the priority deadline.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding-left:15px\"><strong>Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-left:5px;padding-bottom:15px\">Tarleton State&#8217;s minimum academic standards, described in the Undergraduate Catalog, that you must maintain.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"common-questions-faq-31314ccc-a998-4fa7-9bbb-548af9dc5e74\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Common Questions | FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"straight-answers-cbf6d3cc-554b-41b0-98bb-4e6b0f32be7b\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Straight Answers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-6291e6f8-0930-401b-b6d6-16654de30bbf advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Does Dallas County Promise cover all of my costs at Tarleton State?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. This is a <strong>last-dollar<\/strong> grant that covers tuition and required fees left over after all your other financial aid is applied. You&#8217;ll still need to budget for institutional fees, housing, food, transportation, academic and personal supplies, parking, and other living expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Can I transfer in from Dallas College or another school?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not currently. This program is only for students enrolling at Tarleton State directly after high school, including students who also complete an associate degree while still in high school. There is no transfer pathway into the Tarleton State Dallas County Promise program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">What&#8217;s the class rank requirement?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to be in the <strong>top 50%<\/strong> of your graduating high school class. If your high school doesn&#8217;t rank students, Tarleton State will use other factors, mainly your GPA, to determine equivalent standing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">How long does the award last?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enroll with just a high school diploma, up to 8 consecutive semesters (4 years) at 12+ credit hours per semester, Fall and Spring only. If you also earned an associate degree in high school, up to 4 consecutive semesters (2 years).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">What happens if I skip a Fall or Spring semester?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you sit out for one full Fall or Spring semester, you must complete an <strong>appeal form<\/strong> if you fail to enroll for that semester. The award covers Fall and Spring only; it does not cover Summer or mini-terms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">What if my GPA dips below 2.00?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must maintain a cumulative institutional GPA of 2.00 or higher, checked at the end of each Fall and Spring semester. If your GPA falls below 2.00 in the Fall semester specifically, you&#8217;ll receive a warning but will still be eligible for the award in the Spring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Can I get outside scholarships, too?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can receive other outside private, endowed, and departmental scholarships. You must still accept all gift aid you&#8217;re eligible for, including Pell and state grants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Can I transfer my award to another school, or give it to someone else?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. You may not transfer the award to another college or university outside of Tarleton State, return to Tarleton State and receive funds while attending another institution, transfer the award to another person, or receive a refund for unused Dallas County Promise dollars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Are international students eligible?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International students are currently <strong>not eligible<\/strong> for the Dallas County Promise program at Tarleton State. You must be a U.S. citizen and a Texas resident for tuition purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#8e7db3;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:3px;border-color:#4f2d7f;border-radius:13px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13h-4v4h-2v-4H7v-2h4V7h2v4h4V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,2C6.48,2,2,6.48,2,12s4.48,10,10,10s10-4.48,10-10S17.52,2,12,2z M17,13H7v-2h10V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Is this the same as the Dallas County Promise award at other schools?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:3px !important;border-color:#4f2d7f !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:13px !important\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not exactly. At Tarleton State, the program is funded through Tarleton State&#8217;s own institutional dollars as part of the <strong>Tarleton State Promise Program<\/strong>, and it comes with requirements, like the top-50% class rank and $85,000 family income cap, that are specific to Tarleton State. Requirements vary by partner school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-tarleton-lilac-border-color has-tarleton-lilac-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f95c7e95 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:13px;border-top-right-radius:13px;border-bottom-left-radius:13px;border-bottom-right-radius:13px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 id=\"ready-to-start-at-tarleton-state-f4a0dbe4-adce-4eb5-89f9-83a096b66202\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Start at Tarleton State?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">Submit your Tarleton State Scholarship Application, admission application, and FAFSA\/TASFA by January 15, 2027, for priority processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-fc8b8f33-2ee7-4b62-bc0f-31d367b76043\" href=\"mailto:mcmanus@tarleton.edu\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Contact Tarleton State Promise<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">#advgb-col-a9024809-58d3-4943-a95a-7dd8ad4a0144>.advgb-column-inner{padding-top:20px;padding-right:80px;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-a9024809-58d3-4943-a95a-7dd8ad4a0144>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) 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