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University / Location / Criteria for Tuition Assistance

To qualify for tuition assistance, students must meet the following requirements:
Be a Texas resident / Be admitted to the university / Have submitted the FAFSA to the respective university

• Angelo State University / San Angelo : Blue and Gold Guarantee 

  • Admitted to Angelo State University by the priority review date of May 1 for the fall or Sept. 1 for the spring            
  • Be a Texas resident 
  • Entering college as a first-time freshman or transfer student Fall 2025 or after.

  • Family Income $70,000 or less
     

• East Texas A&M / Commerce : Presidential Scholarship [freshmen only ] & Blue and Gold Transfer Scholarship

  • Be admitted to the university and enter East Texas A&M in the calendar year of graduation from a two year school with an earned associate degree or 45 credit hours without gaps in enrollment.

  • Be enrolled in and complete at least 15 credit hours of East Texas A&M coursework during each fall or spring semester as an undergraduate student working towards first undergraduate degree.

  • Texas A&M coursework during each fall or spring semester as an undergraduate student working towards first undergraduate degree.

  • Family Income AGI $85,000 or less

  • Eligible for up to 8 semesters (Fall and Spring)

  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA
     

• Lamar University / Beaumont : Lamar Promise

  • Have a Household Income (per IRS regulations) of no more than $40,000
  • Enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours per semester within their program of study (can cover up to 15 credit hours)
  • Renewable for 4 years
     

• Texas A&M University Corpus Christi / Corpus Christi : Islander Guarantee  [Freshman only]

  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA

  • Students must enroll in at-least 15 credit hours per semester Fall/Spring

  • Must complete at least 30 hours at the end of the Spring semester at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

  • Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $125,000 or less and meet other criteria.

  • Renewable
     

• Midwestern State University / Wichita Falls : Mustangs Guarantee

  • Family Income AGI $65,000 or less 

  • Eligible for four years, excluding summers 

  • Must maintain 2.0 GPA
     

• Texas A&M University Kingsville / Kingsville : Javelina Promise

  • First time in college or transfer undergraduate working on first bachelor’s degree 

  • Family income of $65,000 or less 

  • Maintain 2.5 GPA
     

• Rice University / Houston : The Rice Investment

  • First Time Freshman or eligible transfer student

  • Income Range - $140K - 200K Half tuition; $75K - 140K full tuition; $75K & below full tuition, fees, room/board

  • Renewable 3 years
     

• Texas A&M University San Antonio / San Antonio : Jaguar Promise

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $70,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester

  • Renewable by maintaining GPA eligibility
     

• Sam Houston State University / Huntsville : Bearkat Promise

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester

  • Family Income AGI $40,000 or less

  • Maintain 2.5 GPA
     

• Texas A&M International University / Laredo : Dusty Promise

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester
     

• Stephen F. Austin University / Nacogdoches : Purple Promise

  • First time in college or transfer undergraduate working on first bachelor’s degree

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less
     

• Texas State University / San Marcos : Bobcat Promise  [Freshman only]

  • First time in college

  • Family Income AGI $50,000 or less

  • Must enroll  and complete in 15 credit hours each semester

  • Maintain 2.0 GPA
     

• Tarleton State University / Stephenville : Tarleton State Promise [Freshman only]

  • First time in college

  • Family Income AGI $85,000 or less

  • Must enroll and complete in 12 credit hours each semester
     

• Texas Tech University / Lubbock : Red Raider Guarantee

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $80,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester
     

• Texas A&M University / College Station : Texas Transfer Grant & Aggie Assurance

  • Requirements within school page 
     

• University of North Texas / Denton : Emerald Eagle Scholar

  • First time in college or transfer  

  • Family Income AGI $65,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 15 credit hours each semester

  • Renewable 4 years (Fall and Spring)
     

• University of Houston / Houston : Cougar Promise

  • First time in college

  • Family Income AGI $125,000 or less

  • Maintain at 2.5 GPA
     

• University of Texas Permian Basin / Odessa : Falcon Free 

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester
     

• Texas A&M / Victoria : Jag Promise  

  • Requirements within school page
     

• University of Texas Rio Grande Valley / Edinburgh : UTRGV Tuition Advantage

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $125,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 15 credit hours each semester
     

• University of Texas Arlington / Arlington : Blaze Forward Program

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring)

  • Maintain at 2.5 GPA

  • Complete 24 credit hours each year for Fall and Spring
     

• University of Texas San Antonio / San Antonio : UTSA Bold Promise  [Freshman only]

  • First time in college 

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester
     

• University of Texas / Austin : https://finaid.utexas.edu/ 

  • First time in college or transfer undergraduate working on first bachelor’s degree

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less tuition covered

  • Family Income AGI $125,000 or less tuition assistance as needed

  • Maintain at 2.5 GPA
     

• University of Texas Tyler / Tyler : Patriot Promise

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring)

  • Maintain at 2.5 GPA
     

• University of Texas Dallas / Dallas : Comet Promise

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring)

  • Maintain at 2.5 GPA
     

• West Texas A&M / Canyon : Buff Promise

  • • Family Income AGI $80,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 15 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring)
     

• University of Texas El Paso / El Paso : Paydirt Promise  

  • First time in college or transfer

  • Family Income AGI $100,000 or less

  • Must enroll in 12 credit hours each semester (Fall and Spring)

  • Maintain at 2.0 GPA