The Tarleton State Promise Program
The Tarleton State Promise provides a last-dollar tuition grant to students meeting the criteria below and who enroll at Tarleton State as a first-time freshman. The grant covers tuition and required fees for up to 4 years.
Tarleton State Promise Requirements
To be considered for the Tarleton State Promise program the student must complete Tarleton’s General Scholarships Application and FAFSA application. The award is renewable for up to four years as long as the following eligibility requirements are met each year the student attends Tarleton State.
For Aid Year 2024-2025, eligible students meet all the following criteria:
- 0 Student Aid Index (SAI)
- Full Pell Grant eligibility
- Texas Grant recipient
- Top 25% of high school graduating class
- Enrolled full-time (12+ credits)
- Living on campus
For Aid Year 2025-2026, eligible students meet all the following criteria:
Expanded for 2025/2026 and beyond to assist more students
- Texas Resident
- PELL-Eligible
- Family AGI (adjusted gross income): $85,000 or less
- Admitted to Tarleton State, having graduated in the top 50% of their high school graduating class
- Enrolled full-time (12 credits)
- Meet satisfactory academic progress requirements for the grant support to continue from one academic year to the next
For Fort Worth campus students, please see the 2025-2026 eligibility requirements
Steps to Confirm Your Eligibility
Submit Your Admission Application
- Complete ApplyTexas online application
- $50 application fee or submit fee waiver proof to [email protected]
- Submit official high school transcript
- Submit official SAT or ACT test scores (must be sent from testing agency). Though submission of test scores is optional for admission purposes, it can enhance a student’s prospects in the scholarship consideration process)
Submit Your Scholarship Application
- Apply for Tarleton State scholarships
- Official transcripts are required in order to be eligible for scholarships
- ACT and SAT scores are strongly recommended in order to enhance a student’s prospects for scholarship consideration
- The Fall 2024 Scholarship Priority Deadline is on Monday, February 15. If you apply after February 15, you will still be eligible for the Tarleton State Promise Program
Submit Your FAFSA Application
- File your FAFSA application
- Tarleton’s FAFSA school code is: 003631
Tarleton State Promise Benefits
Tarleton State will cover the remaining bill amount to cover your tuition and required fees after the student’s scholarships and grants are applied. The Promise allows for students to receive a quality education with financial assistance.
FAQs
Will these awards be renewable?
A: The awards can be renewed for up to 4 years as long as you meet the renewal requirements for underlying awards (generally, minimum 2.75 GPA and earning credit for a minimum of 12 hours per semester).
What if I don’t apply by the Scholarship Priority Deadline (February 15)?
A: Students submitting the scholarship application after the February 15 deadline will be eligible as funding allows. It is in the student’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Can I get the Promise Grant if I attend classes and live on campus during the summer?
A: No, the Promise grants are only awarded during long (fall and spring) semesters.
Tarleton State Scholarships
Learn more about scholarship opportunities that are available at Tarleton State!
