On-Campus Texas Public Education Grant
The On-Campus Texas Public Educational Grant (OCTPEG) is a grant that was established by the Texas Legislature to help students with financial need the ability to attend public community colleges, public technical colleges, or public state colleges in Texas. The OCTPEG does not have to be repaid like student loans.
The On-Campus Texas Public Education Grant (OCTPEG) provides awards to students to pay for educational expenses. The student must show financial need and;
- be enrolled at least half-time basis (six hours).
- Non-citizen students living in the state of Texas qualify who have earned a High Schools Diploma from the State of Texas or GED.
- Non-citizens students must apply using the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).