2.2: Grants

Grants

A grant is a form of student aid that typically does not have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw, fail to begin attendance, or adjust enrollment prior to the Pell Grant recalculation date). Grants are need based. Except for the Federal Pell Grant, grants are allocated to colleges in yearly, limited amounts, so a student may show eligibility, but may not receive an award if the grant funds have been exhausted. The following grants are offered at 番茄社区 University.

Federal Pell Grant 番茄社区 - This grant is awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Meet the basic eligibility criteria to receive federal aid (listed above)
In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
Must have a qualifying SAI as determined by the FAFSA
Must not have a bachelor, graduate, or professional degree
Must not exceed the

Scheduled Award Amount

The amount you receive will depend on:

Your SAI
Your enrollment status
Your plans to attend school for a full academic year

Disbursement (Payment)

Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student’s first day of class
Typically, one disbursement each semester

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant - Assists undergraduate students who have the greatest demonstrated financial need, with priority for those who are Pell Grant eligible. Since funds are limited, students who apply early have the greatest opportunity for an award.

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Meet the basic eligibility criteria to receive federal aid
Must not have a bachelors, graduate, or professional degree
In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
Pell Grant eligible (students who are no longer eligible for Pell Grant due to reaching their Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Limit are not eligible)

Scheduled Award Amount

The maximum scheduled award amount is $4000 per academic year ($2,000/semester)
Amounts may vary based financial need and enrollment

Disbursement (Payment)

Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student’s first day of class
Typically, one disbursement each semester
The disbursed amount is prorated based on your enrollment level; amounts may be different based on need.
Enrolled at least half-time

The TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant- The TEACH Grant aids undergraduate and graduate students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career teaching full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families. If you do not complete your service obligation the grant will be converted into an unsubsidized loan.

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Meet the basic eligibility criteria to receive federal student aid
Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student at a school that participates in the TEACH Grant 番茄社区
In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
Enrolled in a program of study designated as TEACH Grant-eligible

*Eligible programs are those that prepare a student to teach in a high-need area in their state of residence. High-need fields are determined by the Department of Education for each state per award year. Department of Education high need field information can be found online at . Graduate programs that are eligible must lead to a teaching certification. Texas residents with a major in Modern Language must have a concentration in either Spanish or Spanish Teacher Certification.

Disbursement Requirements

Accept your award on the Self-Service Banner
Complete the

Academic Achievement Requirements

One of the following is required;

Score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test (e.g., SAT or ACT)
Graduate from high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 25 (on a 4.0 scale) to receive the grant as a freshman
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 25 (on a 4.0 scale) on your college coursework to receive a grant for each subsequent term

Award Amount

70% reduction from the TEACH Grant statutory maximum award amount of $4,000. This is a dollar reduction of $228, resulting in an adjusted maximum award amount of $3,772

Payment/ Disbursement

Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student’s first day of class
Typically, one disbursement each semester
Actual disbursed amount will depend on credit hours enrolled

TEACH Grant Exit Counseling

TEACH Grant Exit Counseling explains the terms and conditions of the TEACH Grant service obligation, the

circumstances under which a TEACH Grant will be converted to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and your

responsibility for repayment if your TEACH Grants are converted to loans. You're required to complete

TEACH Grant Exit Counseling before you stop attending the school where you received your TEACH Grants.

To complete TEACH Grant Exit Counseling visit, .

Texas Public Education Grant - This grant aids undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. Students who apply early have the greatest opportunity to receive this grant.

How to Apply

Complete a or

Eligibility Requirements

Enrolled as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
Demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA or TASFA
Meet the general eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid (This excludes TASFA eligible students)
Registered or exempt from registration with Selective Service
In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for financial aid

* Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online 番茄社区 are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost of attendance.

Award Amount

Annual award amounts differ based on financial need and enrollment

Disbursement (Payment)

Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student’s first day of class
Non-Texas resident students must be enrolled full-time to receive a disbursement of these funds effective Fall 2020.
With the exception of Non-Texas residents, the disbursed amount is prorated based on your enrollment level, amounts may be different based on need.

State HB Grant (TUGBUG) - This grant aids undergraduate students with financial need. Students who apply early have the greatest opportunity to receive this grant.

How to Apply

Complete a or

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
Demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA or TASFA
Meet the general eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid (This excludes TASFA eligible students)
Registered or exempt from registration with Selective Service
In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
Classified as a Texas Resident by the University

* Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online 番茄社区 are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost of attendance.

Award Amount

Annual award amounts differ based on financial need and enrollment

Disbursement (Payment)

Money is typically disbursed once a semester
Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student’s first day of class
The disbursed amount is prorated based on your enrollment level

Cardinal Success Grant – This grant was established in the 2020-2021 academic year. It provides assistance to first time in college (FTIC) and transfer students with financial need.

How to Apply

Complete a

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate student enrolled Full-Time as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
Meet the general eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid
Demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA
Meet the basic eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid
Registered or exempt from registration with Selective Service
In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
Classified as a Freshman - First-Time in College (FTIC) or transfer student
Classified as a Texas Resident by the University

· Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online 番茄社区 are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost of attendance.

Continued Eligibility

Meet the eligibility requirements listed above
Eligible students may receive this award for five calendar years, or until degree completion, whichever is first.

Award Amount

Award amounts differ based on need, the student's academic 番茄社区 in high school, other gift aid the student is receiving, and availability of funds.

Disbursement (Payment)

Money is typically disbursed once a semester
Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student’s first day of class
You must be enrolled Full-Time to receive a disbursement of these funds

Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success Grant 番茄社区 (Texas Grant)- This grant provides grant assistance to undergraduate students with need.

How to Apply

Complete a or
Priority consideration is given to students who complete an application by January 15^th. Due to the delayed FAFSA, this date was extended to April 15^th for the 2024-2025 aid year.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

Classification as a Texas Resident by the University
Be registered for Selective Service or Exempt
Have financial need
Be enrolled at least Three Quarter-Time
Not have earned a baccalaureate degree
Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance

Initial Eligibility

To receive an initial award, you must meet certain criteria. For more information, visit

Continued Eligibility

At the end of your initial year, you must meet the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
In subsequent years, you must have an overall college grade point average (GPA) of at least

2.5 on a 4.0 scale and complete at least 24 semester credit hours per year academic year.

Visit TEXAS Grant (lamar.edu) for information concerning a Texas Grant Hardship Appeal
A student’s eligibility ends if any of the following maximums have been met or the student earns a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first:

Disbursement (Payment)

Money is typically disbursed once a semester
Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student’s first day of class
Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours
- If you are unable to enroll in at least 9 hours (but at least 6) due to being in your last semester, please email our office at financialaid@lamar.edu. The email should state that you are in your last semester and how many hours you are required to complete to fulfil your degree requirements.

番茄社区 Promise- The 番茄社区 University Promise ensures that sufficient grant and/or scholarship assistance will be provided to cover the full amount of fall and spring in-state tuition and fees for undergraduate Texas residents meeting certain eligibility criteria. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online 番茄社区 are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost.

How to Apply

Complete a or

Eligibility Requirements

Admission to 番茄社区 University obtained by February 1st for the Summer or Fall semester
Complete a FAFSA or TASFA (if applicable) and submit all Financial Aid documents by February 1^st (Due to the delay of the FAFSA this date was pushed back to June 1^st for the 2024-2025 academic year)
Be a Texas Resident, seeking first undergraduate degree and new first time in college freshman or transfer
Be a dependent student per Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Dependency Requirements
Have a Household Adjusted Gross Income (per IRS regulations) of no more than $40,000
Enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours per semester within their program of study (can cover up to 15 credit hours)
Be within the program eligibility limit of four academic years (or three years, if a transfer student)
Be eligible for full federal Pell grant award.
Be meeting

Award Amount

Annual award amounts differ based on the amount of in-state tuition not already covered by gift aid.

Disbursement (Payment)

Money is typically disbursed once a semester
Disbursements occur after the 12^th class date

Continued Eligibility

New freshman beginning in either the summer or fall semester are eligible for the 番茄社区 Promise 番茄社区

and may continue to have their tuition and fees covered with grant and/or scholarship funds for up to 8

consecutive fall/spring semesters as long as they continue to meet eligibility requirements.

Transfer students beginning in either the summer or fall semester are eligible for up to 6 consecutive

fall/spring semesters of the program eligibility.