What is the Texas Education Grant?

The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a grant that was established by the Texas Legislature to help students with financial need attend public community colleges, public technical colleges, or public state colleges in Texas.

How do I find grants for college?

Try these free sources of information about scholarships:

1. the financial aid office at a college or career school.
2. a high school or TRIO counselor.
3. the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool.
4. federal agencies.
5. your state grant agency.
6. your library’s reference section.

How do you get a Texas Grant?

How can you apply? You apply for the TEXAS Grant when you complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other application as required by your college’s financial aid office. Funding is limited, so you need to submit your application as soon as possible after January 1 of your senior year.

Does Texas have grants for college?

Texas offers a variety of educational grants for college and technical school; including the TEXAS Grant (Towards EXcellence, Access and Success). Grants like TEXAS provide assurance that every qualified Texas student has a shot at higher education.

Do you have to pay back a Texas Public Education Grant?

The Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) is a program administered by the State of Texas to provide assistance to students with financial need, seeking a first bachelor’s degree, graduate degree or professional degree. This is a grant, and it does not have to be repaid.

How do I apply for TEOG grant?

Application Process

1. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. Priority may be given to students who apply by the January 15 priority deadline.
3. The financial aid office at your institution will determine your eligibility for this program and notify you if you are eligible.

Why did I not get the Texas Grant?

A student who is ineligible for a TEXAS Grant based on the requirements for the grade point average (GPA), number of completed hours, or total hours enrolled may be deemed eligible under a hardship provision. Each institution must adopt a hardship policy and have the policy available for public review.

How much is a Texas Grant?

Students receiving a TEXAS Grant cannot exceed the semester maximum. Students may be issued a total of 3 awards (Fall, Spring, and Summer) in an academic year. The award maximum is $5,195 per semester. A student could receive up to $15,585 for the 2021-22 award year.

Why did I not get the Texas grant?

Are grants free money?

Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of free money that generally do not have to be repaid. Grants can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization.