Grants

Various grant programs are funded by the federal or state governments, Texas Tech University, or a combination of these agencies. Grants DO NOT have to be repaid. Because they are generally matched with some other type of aid administered by Texas Tech, the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), the Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG), and the Texas Public EducationState Student Incentive Grant (TPE-SSIG) are not listed on the application. If an applicant for any of the need-based aid programs is eligible for one of these grants and if funds are available, the grant will be approved.

General requirements for grant programs stipulate that the student must be in good standing, must be maintaining satisfactory progress, must not be in default on any loan made from a student loan fund at any institution, and must not owe a refund on any grant previously received.

Federal Pell Grants

The Pell Grant is a federal aid program designed to provide assistance to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. The Pell Grant program provides eligible students with a "floor" of financial aid to help defray the cost of post high school education. The amount of the grant is determined by the student's need and the cost of education. The amount of any grant is based on the computed expected family contribution, the level of funding, and the cost of education. Students enrolled for less than full-time will receive a reduced grant award. Eligibility must be established each year.

Applications for this program may be obtained from any high school counselor or from the Office of Student Financial Aid. The application is self-explanatory.

Administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduates with exceptional financial need, as determined by the school. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.

Eligible applicants must be citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. who are accepted for admission or are enrolled at least half-time as undergraduate students, are maintaining satisfactory progress, and demonstrate financial need.

TEXAS Grant

The TEXAS Grant was established by the Texas Legislature in 1999. Students completing the recommended, advanced, or distinguished high school curriculum may be eligible for TEXAS Grant funds if all the following conditions are met: graduated from an accredited Texas high school; demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); is a Texas resident, be at least a 3/4 time student; and graduated from high school no earlier that December 1998.

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

The Texas Public Education Grant program was enacted by the 64th Texas Legislature in 1975. This is a program for full-time undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated need. Students must maintain satisfactory progress in order to retain eligibility for the program.

Administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Texas Public Education-State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)

The Texas Public Education-State Student Incentive Grant program was established in 1975 to furnish financial assistance to needy students attending public institutions of higher learning in Texas. Awards approved through this program are derived from a combination of federal and state funds. Students must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States and must be enrolled at least half-time.