Toward Excellence, Access and Success Grant (TEXAS Grant)
The TEXAS Grant is awarded to eligible Texas residents who show exceptional financial need, enroll full time (twelve hours per semester) unless granted a hardship provision or less than 12 hours are required for graduation. Priority in awards is given to renewal recipients.
Bilingual Education Program
The Bilingual Education Program is to encourage students who enroll in an educator preparation program at a participating university to earn a certification to teach bilingual education, English as a second language (ESL), or Spanish in public school districts in Texas with high critical needs. Only students attending limited institutions in Texas, including TWU, are eligible. See program guidelines for details.
Texas Public Education Grant Program (TPEG)
The Texas Public Education Grant is a Texas grant which is awarded to eligible Texas resident, non-resident, and international undergraduate and graduate students on the basis of documented financial need. Awards vary in size depending on the student's eligibility. Recipients receive funds by credit to their university student account. International Students must submit a copy of their Form I-20 to apply for this grant.
Undergraduate Board Authorized Tuition Grant (UBAT)
UBAT is a Texas grant that is awarded to undergraduate Texas residents based upon financial need. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) in a degree or certification program and must not be receiving scholarships, grants, or other non-loan financial assistance that equals or exceeds the amount owed for tuition and fees. The average award is $800 annually. Recipients receive funds by credit to their university account.
Graduate Board Authorized Tuition Grant (GBAT)
GBAT is a Texas Grant that is awarded to graduate Texas residents based upon financial need. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) in a degree or certification program, unless all regular coursework has been completed and less than half-time enrollment is in professional paper, thesis or dissertation and must not be receiving scholarships, grants, or other non-loan financial assistance that equals or exceeds the amount owed for tuition and fees. The average award is $800 annually. Recipients receive funds by credit to their university account.
Educational Aide Exemption
The purpose of the Educational Aid Exemption is to encourage certain Educational Aides to complete full teacher certification by providing need-based exemptions from the payment of tuition and certain mandatory fees at Texas public institutions of higher education.
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