The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program provides grants to financially needy students enrolled in Texas public two-year colleges. Funding is limited, so you need to submit your FAFSA application as soon as possible after October 1st and before January 15th.
Eligibility
To receive an initial year (IY) award through the TEOG Program, a student must:
- Be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt.
- 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 degree or certificate program (excluding credits for dual enrollment or by examination).
The financial aid office will determine your eligibility.
Award Amount
Eligible students may receive up to $5,876/year in TEOG funds during the 2019-2020 award year (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020).
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who cannot apply for aid using the FAFSA are encouraged to complete the TASFA. Parental information is required for students who are considered dependent by federal guidelines.
Maintaining Eligibility
To receive a renewal year (RY) award through the TEOG Program, a student must:
- Be enrolled at least half-time as a student who previously received a TEOG award and has not yet been granted an associate degree or baccalaureate degree;
- 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; and
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress:
- 2.5 Cumulative GPA
- 75% successful completion of attempted hours
Each recipient’s maximum time frame must be monitored to ensure compliance. The maximum time frame for receiving the grant is the first of:
- 4 years from the start of the semester in which the student received the first award through the program;
- 75 Semester Credit Hours (SCH's) attempted while receiving the grant; or
- Completion of an associate degree.
For more information, view The Process > Maintaining Eligibility.