The Toward Excellence, Access & Success (TEXAS) grant was established in 1999 by the
Texas Legislature to provide need-based financial assistance to Texas students. This
program is available to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree
and is subject to funding availability from the state of Texas.
Important: This grant is contingent upon the availability of state funds and will be cancelled
or reduced in the event state funds are no longer available.
In accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board directive, first priority for TEXAS Grant funds MUST be given to renewal students; any TEXAS Grant funds remaining
after renewal students have been awarded may then be allocated to first-time students.
Texas Grant Deadlines
- January 15: Complete FAFSA/TASFA for academic year by January 15th
- July 15th: Official High School Transcripts must be submitted no later than July 15th for all
students who have been awarded the Initial TEXAS Grant
- September 1st: Deadline for any requests for Renewal TEXAS Grant recipients to have grades and/or
hours reviewed for reinstatement. No exceptions will be made.
Attention renewal TEXAS Grant students: Any requests to have grades reviewed after summer is the responsibility of the student.
- October 1st: Deadline for any requests for Initial TEXAS Grant or Renewal TEXAS Grant review is
October 1st.
- If you believe you are eligible for an Initial TEXAS Grant, we require that you submit
your official high school transcript to TTU Office of the Registrar by October 1st
and contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships to request review.
- If you are transferring to TTU and believe you are eligible for a Renewal TEXAS Grant,
contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships by October 1st to request review.
First-Time Grant Eligibility Requirements
To receive a basic initial year (IY) award through the TEXAS Grant Program, a student
must meet all of the following requirements:
- pursuing their first bachelor's degree,
- registered with Selective Service if male (or be exempt),
- 9-month expected family contribution (EFC as determined by FAFSA/TASFA) of no more
than $6,047,
- classified by TTU as a Texas resident,
- enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours at TTU)*, and
- not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.
*Disbursement can be made at three quarter-time enrollment (9-11 credit hours at TTU),
but to meet credit hour completion requirement, full-time enrollment is recommended.
In additional to the basic requirements above, a first-time TEXAS Grant recipient
must meet the requirements of one of the following four pathways:
- High School Graduation
- Graduated from an accredited public or private high school in Texas, having completed
the Foundation, Recommended or Advanced high school curriculum established under Section
28.002 or 28.025 or its equivalent;
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program at an approved institution
within 16 months of high school graduation; and
- Accumulated less than 30 semester credit hours (SCH's) (excluding credits for dual
enrollment or credit by examination).
- Associate Degree
- Earned an associate degree from a public or private nonprofit institution of higher
education in Texas; and
- Enrolled in an eligible institution within 12 months after receiving an associate
degree.
- TEOG Transfer
- Received an initial year (IY) Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) in Fall 2014
or later; and
- Have transferred with a minimum GPA of 2.5, with at least 24 semester credit hours.
- Honorable Military Discharge
- Graduated from an accredited public or private high school in Texas May 1, 2013 or
later and enlisted in military service within 12 months of high school graduation;
and
- Enrolled at TTU within 12 months of receiving an honorable discharge.
Priority consideration for an initial year (IY) award through the TEXAS Grant Program,
is given to students who:
- Meet the basic initial year (IY) student eligibility requirements (above),
- Meet the state priority deadline of January 15th, and
- Meet at least one of the requirements in at least 2 of the following 4 areas:
Area |
Requirements |
Advanced Academic Program |
12 hours of college credit (dual credit or AP courses), complete the Distinguished
Achievement Program (DAP), or complete the International Baccalaureate Program (IB). |
TSI Readiness |
Meet the Texas Success Initiatives (TSI) assessment thresholds or qualify for an exemption. |
Class Standing |
Graduate in the top third of the HS graduating class or have a B average. |
Advanced Math |
Complete at least one math course beyond Algebra II as determined by the Texas Education
Agency (TEA). Complete at least one advanced career and technical course, as determined
by TEA. |
Renewal Grant Eligibility Requirements
At the end of the first year, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- TTU Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements (2.0 GPA and 67% completion of attempted hours; monitored at the end
of spring semester each year),
- 9-month expected family contribution (EFC as determined by FAFSA/TASFA) of no more
than $6,047 and
- Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours at TTU)*.
At the end of the second year (and subsequent years), you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- At least 2.5 cumulative GPA (monitored at the end of spring semester each year),
- Calculated financial need (based on FAFSA or TASFA),
- Not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance,
- Complete 24 credit hours during academic year (fall and spring;
- Requests to have summer hours considered must be made by September 1st (after summer
grades have posted).
- Credit hours completed at another institution during any semester, require that you
submit official transcripts to TTU Office of the Registrar and contact Student Financial
Aid & Scholarships to request review.
- Have not exceeded 150 attempted credit hours (and has not yet been granted a baccalaureate
degree), and
- Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours at TTU)*.
*Disbursement can be made at three quarter-time enrollment (9-11 credit hours at TTU),
but to meet credit hour completion requirement, full-time enrollment is recommended.
Time Frame |
Cum GPA |
Semester Credit Hours |
Max Years |
Max Hours Attempted* |
Grant Eligibility - High School Diploma |
After 1st Year |
TTU SAP |
TTU SAP |
5 |
150 |
After 2nd Year |
2.5 |
At Least 24 Hours |
5 |
150 |
Grant Eligibility - Associate Degree or Other Transfer Eligibility |
After 1st Year |
TTU SAP |
TTU SAP |
3 |
150 |
After 2nd Year |
2.5 |
At Least 24 Hours |
3 |
150 |
*Attempted hours include all courses in every semester you registered for, including transferred,
repeated, dropped (after 12th class day), and withdrawn courses.
Students Transferring to TTU: If you are transferring to TTU from another University and received TEXAS Grant at
your previous institution, you may contact Student Financial Aid & Scholarships by
October 1st to request review of your Renewal TEXAS Grant eligibility.
Grant Proration Based on Enrollment
TEXAS Grant will be prorated based on hours enrolled at TTU. The prorated amounts
shall be calculated each semester using the following schedule:
- Enrolled in 12+ hours - 100% of award will be disbursed
- Enrolled in 9-11 hours - 100% of award will be disbursed
- Enrolled in 6-8 hours - No disbursement unless hardship granted or student is in the
last semester before graduating (50% of award will be disbursed).
- Enrolled in fewer than 6 hours - No disbursement
Hardships or Other Proper Causes
If you do not meet the TEXAS Grant renewal requirements due to extenuating circumstances,
you may submit an appeal to have your eligibility reviewed. The request, which includes
an explanation of the circumstances in detail, must be submitted in writing (in-person
or by email) to Student Financial Aid & Scholarships by October 1st of the academic
year in which the funds are being sought. Supporting documentation may be required.
Circumstances to be considered may include:
- A severe illness or other condition that affected academic performance or limited
your enrollment to less than 3/4 time;
- Academic performance being affected by your responsibility for the care of a sick,
injured, or incapacitated relative/spouse or limited your enrollment to less than
3/4 time;
- Fewer than 9 credit hours required to complete your degree;
- Other circumstances that may have impacted your ability to meet renewal requirements.
The maximum amount is $15,585 for the 2021-2022 academic year. Actual awards are at
TTU discretion based on funding levels.
The maximum amount is $16,137 for the 2022-2023 academic year. Actual awards are at
TTU discretion based on funding levels.