Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
PO Box 12788
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Ph: (512)427-6101
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us
URL: http://www.collegefortexans.com
Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program
Border County Waiver
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program-Texas
Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
Early High School Graduation Scholarships
Educational Aides Exemption
Exemption for Disabled in the Line of Duty Peace Officers
Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program
Firefighter Exemption Program -Texas
Good Neighbor Scholarship Waiver
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP) (formerly SSIG)
License Plate Insignia Scholarship
Military Stationed in Texas Waiver
Outstanding Rural Scholar Program
Physician Assistant Loan Reimbursement Program
Professional Nursing Scholarships
TANF Exemption Program
Texas Health Service Corps Program: Stipends for Resident Physicians
Texas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students
Texas Tuition Exemption Program: Highest Ranking High School Graduate
Texas Tuition Exemption for Senior Citizens-65++FA
Texas Tuition Exemption for Students in Foster Care or other Residential Care
Texas-Tuition Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled/Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, Employees of Correctional Institutions
Toward Excellence, Access and Success (TEXAS Grant)
Toward Excellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant II Program
Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) Program
Tuition Exemptions for Texas Veterans (Hazelwood Act)
Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in Action-Texas
Vocational Nursing Scholarships
Academic Common Market Waiver
(University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For Texas residents who are students pursuing a degree in a field of study not offered in Texas. May qualify for special tuition rates. Deadlines vary by institution. Must be studying in the South. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program
(Fellowship)
Purpose: One-time award to Texas resident enrolled as a graduate student in public affairs, public service, or public administration. Must intend to work in Texas after completing graduate studies. Must attend a Texas institution. Qualif.: High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 2/20. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Border County Waiver
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award provides waiver of nonresident tuition for students of neighboring states (Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico). Must attend a Texas public institution. Deadline varies by institution. Contact the registrar's office for details. Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program-Texas
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Competitive, academic merit scholarship to outstanding high school students in Texas. Must be nominated as most academically eligible by their high school counselor or GED center director. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3955 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
(Postgraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award will repay student loans for licensed dentists. Must agree to work in underserved area of Texas for one year. Repayment applied to undergraduate or graduate loans for studies in Texas. May reapply up to five years. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Early High School Graduation Scholarships
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award of $2000 for Texas residents who have completed the requirements for graduation from a Texas high school in no more than 36 consecutive months. Eligibility continues until full $2000 tuition award is received. Must submit high school certificate of eligibility to Coordinating Board. For more information, contact your high school counselor. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Educational Aides Exemption
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Assist certain educational aides by exempting them from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must have worked as an educational aide in a Texas public school for at least one year and must be enrolled in courses required for teacher certification. Contact your college or university financial aid office for information on applying for this scholarship. Application cycles are as follows: Fall, June 1 through February 1; Spring, November 1 through July 1; and Summer, April 1 through October 1. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7943 scholarship(s), totalling $692. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Exemption for Disabled in the Line of Duty Peace Officers
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for persons who were injured in the line of duty while serving as Peace Officers. Must be Texas resident and attend a public college or university in Texas. Submit documentation of disability from employer. For more information see registrar. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; form letter. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time award for students enrolled as fifth-year accounting students at a Texas institution. Must sign statement confirming intent to take the written exam for the purpose of being granted a certificate of CPA to practice in Texas. Contact college/university financial aid office for application information. Focus: Accounting Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 371 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; letter of intent. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Firefighter Exemption Program -Texas
(Four Year College, Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time award assists firemen enrolled in fire science courses as part of a fire science curriculum. Award is exemption from tuition and laboratory fees at publicly supported Texas colleges. Contact the admissions/registrar's office for information on how to apply. Focus: Trade/Technical Specialties; Physical Sciences and Math; Applied Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting, fire service. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Good Neighbor Scholarship Waiver
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable aid for students residing in Texas who are citizens of another country of the Americas and intend to return to their country upon completion of the course of study. Must attend public college in Texas. Student will be exempt from tuition. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to Latin American/Caribbean, Canadian citizens. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 235 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores. Deadline: 3/15. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP) (formerly SSIG)
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Renewable award available to residents of Texas attending public colleges or universities in Texas. Must be enrolled at least half-time and show financial need. Deadlines vary by institution. Contact the college/university financial aid office for application information. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $1250. To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; FAFSA. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
License Plate Insignia Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time award to Texas residents enrolled at least half-time at public or private nonprofit senior colleges and universities in Texas. Must demonstrate financial need. Contact financial aid office at college for deadlines and application. Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Military Stationed in Texas Waiver
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award provides tuition waiver for nonresident military personnel stationed in Texas. Limited to public institutions only. Contact financial aid office at college for deadline and application. Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Outstanding Rural Scholar Program
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award enables rural communities to sponsor a student going into health professions. The students must agree to work in that community once they receive their degree. Must be Texas resident entering a Texas institution on a full-time basis. Must demonstrate financial need. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; nomination. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Physician Assistant Loan Reimbursement Program
(Undergraduate/Grant)
Purpose: Award will repay loans for physician assistants working in rural Texas counties. Must have worked at least 12 consecutive months in a rural Texas county designated medically underserved. Can be renewed for up to four years. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Professional Nursing Scholarships
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Several awards for Texas residents enrolled at least half-time in a nursing program leading to a professional degree at a Texas institution. Contact school financial aid office for further information. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 184 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
TANF Exemption Program
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Tuition and fee exemption for Texas residents who during last year of high school received financial assistance for not less than 6 months. Must enroll at Texas institution within 24 TANF months of high school graduation. Award is good for one year. Contact the admissions/registrar's office for application information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 21 or younger , single. High school students not considered. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 204 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Texas Health Service Corps Program: Stipends for Resident Physicians
(Scholarship)
Purpose: For physicians pursuing primary care specialties who are willing to enter into a service agreement and work in a rural or other medically underserved area. Must be a Texas resident. Award is renewable up to five years. Applications taken on a continuous basis. Loan repayment funds to be used for undergraduate, graduate, or medical education. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $15000. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Texas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
(Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: Provides exemption from the payment of tuition to certain members of the Texas National Guard, Texas Air Guard or the State Guard. Must be Texas resident and attend school in Texas. Visit the TNG Web site at: http://www.agd.state.tx.us/education_office/state_tuition.h... . Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to members of the following branches of the military: Air National Guard, Army National Guard. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2027 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Texas Tuition Exemption for Blind/Deaf Students
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award aids certain blind or deaf students by exempting them from payment of tuition and fees at public colleges or universities in Texas. Must be a resident of Texas. Deadlines vary. Must submit certificate of deafness or blindness. Contact the admissions/registrar's office for application information. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award intended for the blind, hearing impaired. To Apply: Required: application form; certificate of impairment. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Texas Tuition Exemption Program: Highest Ranking High School Graduate
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award available to Texas residents who are the top ranked seniors of their high school. Must attend a public college or university within Texas. Recipient is exempt from certain charges for first two semesters. Deadlines vary. Contact admissions/registrar's office for application information. Must provide proof of valedictorian ranking to the registrar. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: transcript. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Texas Tuition Exemption for Senior Citizens-65++FA
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Tuition exemption for Texas residents over the age of 65 at eligible Texas institutions. Pays tuition for up to six semester credit hours per semester or summer term. Nonrenewable. Awards made on a space-available basis. Contact the admissions/registrar's office for application information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 66 or older, part-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Texas Tuition Exemption for Students in Foster Care or other Residential Care
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Exemption from tuition and fees at Texas institution. Must have been in foster care under the conservatorship of the Department of Protection and Regulatory Services on or after 18th birthday; or on the day of the student's 14th birthday, if the student was also eligible for adoption on or after that day; or the day the student graduated from high school or completed the equivalent of a high school diploma. Must enroll as undergraduate student within three years of discharge. Must be Texas resident. Contact the admissions/registrar's office for application information. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Texas-Tuition Fee Exemption for Children of Disabled/Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, Employees of Correctional Institutions
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for children of paid or volunteer firemen, game wardens, peace officers, or custodial employees of the Department of Corrections disabled or deceased while serving in Texas. Must attend a Texas institution. Must apply before 21st birthday. Must provide certification of parent's disability or death. Contact institution's admissions or registrar's office for application information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 20 or younger . High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting, fire service, designated career field. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Toward Excellence, Access and Success (TEXAS Grant)
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Renewable aid for students enrolled in a public or private nonprofit, college or university in Texas. Based on need. Amount of award is determined by the financial aid office of each school. Deadlines vary. Contact the college/university financial aid office for application information. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $3140. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 18162 grant(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Toward Excellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant II Program
(Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Provides grant aid to financially needy students enrolled in Texas public two-year colleges. Complete FAFSA. Contact college financial aid office for additional assistance. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $3140. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4496 grant(s). To Apply: Required: transcript; financial need analysis; FAFSA. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) Program
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Renewable award for Texas residents enrolled at least half-time at an independent college or university within the state. Based on financial need. Deadlines vary by institution. Must not be receiving athletic scholarship. Contact college/university financial aid office for application information. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $3653. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 34424 grant(s). To Apply: Required: financial need analysis; FAFSA. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Tuition Exemptions for Texas Veterans (Hazelwood Act)
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable tuition and partial fee exemptions for Texas veterans who have been honorably discharged after at least 180 days of active duty. Must be a Texas resident at time of entry into service. Must have exhausted federal education benefits. Contact the admissions/registrar's office for information on how to apply. Must be used at a Texas public institution. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $980. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in Action-Texas
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award assists children of prisoners of war or veterans classified as missing in action. Must be a Texas resident and attend a public college or university within Texas. Submit proof of service and proof of MIA/POW status. Award is exemption from tuition and fees. Must be under 21 years of age. Contact the admissions/registrar's office for application information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 20 or younger . High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form; proof of service and MIA/POW status. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
Vocational Nursing Scholarships
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarships for Texas residents enrolled in a vocational nursing program at an institution in Texas. Deadline varies. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 38 scholarship(s), totalling $57,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis. Contact: Financial Aid Office at college, 512-427-6101, grantinfo@thecb.state.tx.us.
