Scholarship

TEXAS Grant

State need-based grant for Texas students.

Detail	Information
Award	Toward tuition and fees
Provider	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Typical deadline	FAFSA by January priority date
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	state, need-based

Who qualifies

Texas residents with financial need attending Texas colleges.

How to apply

1. Open the official Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the TEXAS Grant worth?

The TEXAS Grant awards Toward tuition and fees. Amounts are set by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the TEXAS Grant deadline?

The typical deadline is FAFSA by January priority date. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the TEXAS Grant?

Texas residents with financial need attending Texas colleges.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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