Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)

Program Purpose:

To provide grant aid to financially needy students enrolled in Texas public two-year colleges.

Eligibility Requirements Initial Eligibility (First Year):

First time recipient must:

  • Be registered with Selective Service, or be exempt;
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • 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
  • 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).

To receive a renewal 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;
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • 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.

NOTE: Awards are based on availability of funds and the financial aid office at each college and university determines eligibility.

Application Process:

  • Student applies when completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or when completing and submitting a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).  For more information visit: www.collegeforalltexans.com