Tuition Equalization Grant Program To provide grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas

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Tuition Equalization Grant Program
Program Purpose
To provide grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas.

Eligibility Requirements
Are Texas residents or are non-resident National Merit Finalists;
Show financial need;
Are enrolled in a private, non-profit college or university in Texas;
If awarded their first TEG prior to 9/1/2005, meet the academic progress requirements of their institution;
If awarded their first TEG on or after 9/1/2005, earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and complete at least 24 credit hours per year (18 credit hours per year if a graduate student);
Enroll on at least
a ½-time basis if awarded TEG prior to 09/01/2005 OR
a full time basis if awarded TEG for the first time on or after 09/01/2005
Are not receiving athletic scholarships;
Are required to pay more tuition than they would pay to attend a public institution; and
Register for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement.
Eligible Institutions
Only private, non-profit Texas colleges or universities may participate in the program.

Award Amount
The program maximum is $3,331 per school year. However, students with exceptional need (those whose Expected Family Contributions are less than or equal to $1,000) may receive awards of up to $4,966 in a given year. Awards may not exceed the student's financial need or the amount of tuition the student is paying in excess of what he or she would pay at a public institution.

Application Process
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office at the college or university you applied to will notify you if you are eligible.

Additional Information
Your eligibility for this program is determined by the financial aid office at your college. Funds may not be immediately available to you at the beginning of the semester. Contact your college financial aid office for additional information on eligibility of availability of funds.
To read more about this program check out: Texas Education Code, Chapter 61.221 and Coordinating Board Rules, Ch. 22B