To be eligible for most forms of federal, state, and institutional college financial aid (like scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study), you must first complete the FAFSA. If you're a current or incoming college student in Texas, it's important to know that state financial aid (including grants) is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that the sooner you complete your FAFSA, the higher chance you'll have of receiving aid for college! With this in mind, we share some information about Texas grants that you may be eligible to receive by completing the FAFSA!

Texas State Grants to Pay for College

Tuition Equalization Grant Program (TEG)

The Tuition Equalization Grant Program (TEG) is awarded to students with financial need who are attending any private or independent college or university in Texas.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, eligible students could have received up to $3,873 in aid. Eligible students with exceptional financial need could have received up to $5,810. (See page 5.)

Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success Grant Program (TEXAS Grant)

The Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success Grant Program (TEXAS Grant) is awarded to students with financial need who are attending a Texas public university or health-related institution.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, eligible students could have received up to $5,394 in aid per semester ($16,182 for the academic year). (See page 8.)

Texas Public Educational Grant Program (TPEG)

The Texas Public Educational Grant Program (TPEG) is awarded to students with financial need who attend a public college or university in Texas. Individual schools award aid upon a student's FAFSA completion; however, no individual award may be more than the student’s financial need. 

Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG)

The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG) is awarded to students with financial need who are enrolled in a public two-year college in Texas. Funding is limited, varies by institution, and is subject to change each academic year.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, a full-time eligible student may have received up to:

• $1,786 per semester if attending a public community college.
• $1,685 per semester if attending a public state college.
• $3,940 per semester if attending a public technical institute.

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