Grants
Funding Your Education
Grants can help you fund your education. Unlike loans, grants are typically awarded based on financial need and do not need to be repaid. Some grants are one-time awards, while others may be renewable for multiple years. Find out below if you are eligible.
Federal Grants
Federal grants are available to students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for federal student aid and demonstrate financial need. Students who receive federal aid are required to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester.
Texas Public Education Grant
The Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) is available to undergraduate/graduate and resident/non-resident students who have financial need as indicated by information provided on the FAFSA or TASFA. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours to be eligible. The priority deadline is January 15 of each award year. Funding is limited.
Disbursement amounts are determined by the number of enrolled credit hours:
12 = 100%
9 = 75%
6 = 50%
Teach Grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is different from other federal student grants because it requires admittance into an eligible major and an agreement to serve or work at an eligible educational institution. Failure to follow the terms of the agreement to serve after graduation converts the grant to an unsubsidized loan that must be repaid. TEACH grants are available for undergraduate and graduate students.
Disbursement is dependent on student enrollment, similar to Federal Pell Grant. All students eligible for TEACH are awarded at full-time enrollment status; however, TEACH disbursement is prorated based on actual enrollment status. A student’s enrollment at census (12th class day for fall/spring 16-week semesters) will be the final enrollment status used for TEACH disbursement.
| 12 or more credit hours | 100% disbursed |
| 9 – 11 credit hours | 75% disbursed |
| 6 – 10 credit hours | 50% disbursed |
| 3 – 5 credit hours | 25% disbursed |
Below is a list of majors that are eligible for the TEACH grant, provided that students meet the basic eligibility requirements for federal student aid programs.
| All-Level Special Education | EC-6 Bilingual Generalist | Bilingual Education |
| Biological Science | Curriculum and Instruction | Early Childhood Education |
| Elementary Education | English | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Mathematics | Math/ESL 4th-8th Grades | Math 4th-8th Grades |
| Math/Science 4th-8th Grades | Science 4th-8th Grades | Physics |
| Reading | Broadfield Science/Chem 8-12th Grades | Certification 8-12th Grades |
| Secondary Education | Spanish | Special Education |