The TEXAS Grant is conditional. Awarded students must submit an official final high school transcript indicating completion of the recommended or distinguished achievement curriculum to UT Admissions before the award can be paid. If awarded students do not complete the specified curriculum, the award must be rescinded.

If you were awarded your first TEXAS grant before September 1, 2005, the grant is renewable for up to 150 hours, 6 years or until the recipient earns a degree, whichever comes first. To be eligible for renewal, students must re-apply for financial aid through the FAFSA and have financial need. Also, students must be enrolled for 3/4 time, must complete at least 75% of the hours attempted each year, must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and not be convicted of a felony or offense under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code.

If you were awarded your first TEXAS grant after September 1, 2005, the grant is renewable for up to 150 hours, 5 years or until you earn a degree, whichever comes first. To be eligible for renewal, students must re-apply for financial aid through the FAFSA and have financial need. By the end of your first year in the program, you must complete 75% of the hours you attempted each semester with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. As of the end of your second year in the program and every year after, you must have completed at least 24 semester credit hours each year with a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and must have completed 75 percent of the hours you attempted.

Funding for the TEXAS Grant is contingent on the State of Texas Legislature to provide adequate resources. If funding for all awards is insufficient, some will be rescinded.

For additional information, see CollegeForTexans.com.