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Pell Grant

 

The Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students who have not received a baccalaureate degree.  The amount of the Pell Grant received is based on the Student Aid Index (SAI calculated from FAFSA), and the number of hours enrolled and attending each term.  The maximum Pell award for 2024-25 is $7395. The Pell Grant is initially awarded based on full-time enrollment and is prorated at the census date based on actual enrollment. 

 

Special Rules for Pell Grants (I.e, the old Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant & Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship)

 

The FAFSA Simplification Act changes eligibility for what were formerly called Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (IASG) and Children of Fallen Heroes (CFH) Awards as well as the resulting award amount. Beginning with the 2024-25 award year, students who meet the eligibility requirements for Pell Grants under the Special Rule in HEA Section 401(c) will receive Max Pell, regardless of their calculated SAI. 

 

To receive a Pell Grant based on eligibility under the Special Rule, a student must be:

  • The child of a parent or guardian who died in the line of duy while (a) serving on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001; or (b) actively serving as and performing the duties of a public safety officer; and
  • Less than 33 years old as of the January 1 prior to the award year for which the applicant is applying (e.g., for the 2024-25 award year, the student must be less than 33 years old as of January 1, 2024, to be eligible.)

 

FSEOG

 

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is available to undergraduate Federal Pell Grant recipients with need. This grant does not require a separate application.  It is awarded through the standard process based on the FAFSA.

 

TPEG

 

The Texas Public Education Grant comes from the State of Texas and is awarded to students based on the following criteria:

  • Register for Selective Service or can show they are exempt from the requirement
  • Student is a Texas Resident, non-residents or students who meet the eligibility requirements for SB 1528
  • Show financial need (as calculated by the EFC via the FAFSA or TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) in relation to the  college's cost of  attendance

 

TEOG

 

The purpose of the TEOG program is to provide grant aid to financially needy students enrolled in Texas public two-year colleges. To receive an initial award through the TEOG Program, a student must:

  • Be registered with Selective Service or can show they are exempt from the requirement
  • Be classified by the institution as a Texas resident
  • Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
  • Not be concurrently receiving a renewal TEXAS Grant
  • Be enrolled at least half-time and awarded in the first 30 hours (or its equivalent) of an associate’s degree or certificate program