Texas Students
Helping Texas students by educational grants
Not all students are able to afford a good education. Grants, loans and scholarships can help them. Here are some of these educational aid programs, grants, scholarships, and loans for students in Texas.
Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program.Awards of the cost of tuition only, up to $3,000, for eligible college students.
Students may qualify if they:
Graduate from a Texas public high school on or after 09/01/2003
Have completed either the recommended high school curriculum or the distinguished achievement high school curriculum in no more than 36 consecutive months
Have attended high school in Texas only and
Are Texas residents Good Neighbor Scholarship.
One year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) for students from
other nations of the western hemisphere (other than Cuba), who:
are nonresidents from an eligible country
were born in & are current residents of a nation of the Americanhemisphere other than Cuba or the United States
intend to return to the eligible country upon completion of theprogram of study
are scholastically qualified for admission
Highest Ranking High School Graduate (Valedictorian) Exemption.
Available to Texas residents, nonresidents, or foreign students whoGraduate from an accredited high school in the state of Texas andare the top ranked seniors (valedictorians) of their high school.
For freshman year of study at a public college or university in Texas.
Recipient is exempt from certain charges for first two semesters.
License Plate Insignia Scholarship Program.
For individuals enrolled at least half-time.
For students with financial need.
Information may be obtained through the director of financial aid at any participating public or private, non-profit college oruniversity in Texas. Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) to begin the eligibility process.
Loan Forgiveness Programs
Texas residents enrolled in or intending to enroll in an eligibleinstitution to become a health care professional who are sponsoredby a rural community that is committed to providing financial support.
Must either be (1) high school student in upper 25% of class, in classof 48 or more students, or have an overall B average;
(2) a collegestudent with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; or
(3) anindividual who has a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstratesto the satisfaction of the sponsoring rural community the motivation,qualities, and abilities that lead to success in the chosen health care profession.
This competitive forgiveness loan program covers the cost of tuitionand fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation andpersonal expenses as determined by the college financial aid office.Half of the forgiveness loan is provided by the sponsoring community;half is provided by the State of Texas.
Selected student must commit to work for one year in the sponsoring community for each year of support that is received.
Reciprocal Educational Exchange Program
This program provides a waiver of nonresident tuition for students from neighboring states (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma)enrolled in certain public institutions in Texas. Students may befrom any part of the neighboring state; however, the institution musthave an agreement with a similar institution in the student's homestate, to allow Texas residents attending the other state's institutionto pay a reduced tuition rate.
State Nursing Scholarships
To provide financial assistance to encourage students to become Profes-sional or Vocational Nurses.
Only in-state (Texas) colleges or universities may participate in theprogram. Both public and private, non-profit colleges or universitieswith professional nursing programs may participate in the program.
Applicant must:
Be Texas resident
Show financial need
Register for Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement
Be enrolled on at least a half-time basis
Obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office at you collegeor university; or for more information, call the Student Services
Professional Nursing Scholarships (PNRS)
Student must enroll inclasses leading to Licensure as a Professional Nurse.
No individualaward may be for more than the student's financial need. The maximumaward is $3,000.
Student Incentive Grant Program (SIG) .
For residents or nonresidents.
For undergraduates or graduates enrolled at least half-time.
For students attending public colleges in Texas.
Students cannot be in default on a student loan.
Students cannot owe a refund on a student grant.
Males must meet draft registration requirements.
Obtain application guidelines through your public college financial aidoffice.
Texas College Work-Study Program (TCWSP).
To provide part-time jobs to eligible students with financial need toenable them to attend public and private, non-profit colleges or univ-sities in Texas.
Applicants must:
Be Texas residents
Show financial need
Register for the Selective Service or sign a statement that they are
exempt from this requirement
Enroll at least half time
Tuition Equalization Grant-LEAP (TEG-LEAP).
Available to Texas residents and non-residents who are National Merit
Finalists enrolled at private, non-profit colleges and universities inTexas. Based on financial need.
Texas Tuition and-or Fee Exemptions.
If you are in a category listed below, check with the financial aid
officer at the institution you plan to attend to see if you are exempt
from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas. Deadlines vary. Must submit certification of eligibility.
Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or other Residential Care
Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program Children of Disabled or Deceased Texas Firemen, Peace Officers, GameWardens, and Employees of Correctional Institutions
Concurrent Enrollment Waiver
Early High School Graduation Scholarship
Exemption for Highest Ranking High School Graduate
Exemption for Students Dual-Enrolled in High School & Community College
Exemption for Students Enrolled in Courses for Concurrent High School& College-Level Credit
Exemption for the Surviving Spouse & Dependent Children of Certain
Deceased Public Servants (Employees)
Exemption from Irrelevant Fees
Fee Proration for Students Enrolled in Shorter than Average Terms
Foster Care Students
Military: Children of POW or MIA
Military: Orphans of Texas Members of the U.S. Armed Forcesor National Guard
TANF Exemption Program
Tuition Reduction for Students Taking More than 15 Hours
The scholarships and programs are designed in such a way that most of the eligible students get a fair opportunity of education in Texas.
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