Grants
Federal Pell Grants are awarded to all eligible undergraduate students who complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- You have not already earned a bachelor’s degree
- You must have a qualifying Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the FAFSA
- You must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress
- You are limited to receive the equivalent of twelve semesters at full-time enrollment in Pell Grant
Award eligibility varies based on Enrollment Status. For details, please visit the Award Proration information page.
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The Federal TEACH Grant (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Program helps students who plan to teach in high-need fields at the secondary or elementary level.
If you choose to participate in this aid program, you must agree to do all of the following:
- Serve as a full time teacher for 4 years
- Teach a high-need field/subject
- Bilingual education and English language acquisition
- Foreign language
- Mathematics
- Reading specialist
- Science
- Special education
- Any other field that has been identified as high-need by the federal government, a state government, or a local education agency, and that is included in the annual Teacher Shortage Area Nationwide Listing.
- Serve in a public or private elementary or secondary school.
- Teach in a school that serves low-income students.
If you fail to meet the requirements listed above, the Federal TEACH Grant funds you received will change into a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. You will have to repay the entire loan with interest. Interest is charged from the day the money originally paid out. You may review more information about the requirements on the Federal Student Aid.
Federal TEACH Grant FAQs
What majors are eligible for Federal TEACH grant?
For the 2024-2025 academic year, students enrolled in the following majors may be eligible for Federal TEACH Grant.*| Major Code | Description |
| AGSC | Agricultural Science |
| BESL | Bilingual/ESL Education |
| BIOL | Biology |
| CHEM | Chemistry |
| CPSC | Computer Science |
| CPSL | Computer Science (Lower) |
| EDCI | Curriculum & Instruction |
| EDIS | Interdisciplinary St (Lower) |
| EDUC | Education |
| EDUL | Education (Lower) |
| ENGL | English |
| EPSY | Educational Psychology |
| INST | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| MATH | Mathematics |
| MODL | Modern Languages |
| PHYS | Physics |
| RDNG | Reading (Minor/Teaching Field) |
| SPAL | Spanish (Lower) |
| SPAN | Spanish |
| SPED | Special Education |
Students receiving Federal TEACH Grant may become ineligible for the grant by changing to a major during the academic year that is not on the approved eligible majors list. Students will owe the Federal TEACH Grant funds back to the university if they are deemed to be in an ineligible major.
Students must be pursuing a Bachelors, Post Bachelors, or Masters degree in order to be an approved Federal TEACH Grant Major. Doctoral students are NOT eligible.
Not all Curriculum and Instruction majors are eligible. The only C&I major eligible is the major code of EDCI. ELEM and SECD majors are not eligible even though those majors are classified as Curriculum and Instruction majors.
How do I apply for the Federal TEACH Grant?
Students enrolled in an eligible major will receive a survey in their Financial Aid Portal in Howdy. You may answer the survey to express interest in the TEACH grant. After answering the survey, you will be reviewed for TEACH grant eligibility. If eligible, TEACH grant will be offered to you. Receiving the survey does not guarantee TEACH grant eligibility as there are additional requirements that must be met and are reviewed by our office prior to awarding.How do I accept the offered Federal TEACH Grant?
We will review your eligibility and contact you at your tamu.edu email address if you are eligible for the TEACH Grant. You can view and process your TEACH Grant award offer in the Financial Aid Portal in Howdy.What are the next steps if I have accepted my Federal TEACH Grant?
If you have accepted the Federal TEACH Grant in the Financial Aid Portal in Howdy, then you can go to the status tab of your portal to complete the Federal TEACH Grant Initial Counseling and the Federal TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve or Repay (Agreement). Please allow for a 2-3 business day processing period to receive notification of completed requirements from the Department of Education.What if I do not meet requirements for Federal TEACH Grant service obligation?
If you do not meet the requirements of your service obligation, all TEACH Grant funds will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan with interest charged from the date each TEACH Grant disbursed.What are the semester amounts of the Federal TEACH Grant based on enrollment?
As of March 1, 2013 (updated legislation on October 1, 2013), the Federal TEACH Grant Program is subject to an across-the-board budget cut under Federal sequestration. All disbursements are subject to the sequestration required reduction. Please note, the Federal TEACH Grant awards are subject to fund availability.October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
| Enrollment | Semester Amount |
| Full-time | $1886 |
| Three-quarter | $1415 |
| Half-time | $943 |
| Less than half-time | $472 |
What are the aggregates (lifetime maximum amounts) of the Federal TEACH Grant for graduate and undergraduate students?
The aggregate Federal TEACH Grant for an undergraduate student is $16,000 and the aggregate Federal TEACH Grant for a graduate student is $8,000.Helpful Links
Federal TEACH Grant FAQAdditional aid eligibility under the Iraq and Afghanistan Service grant is available to students whose parent or guardian died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
To be eligible for this additional funding, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Complete the FAFSA.
- You must not have already earned a bachelor’s degree.
- You must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- You must have been less than 24 years of age OR enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of your parent’s death.
If eligibility is confirmed, there are two different programs for eligible children of soldiers. Students with a Pell eligible Student Aid Index (SAI) will receive an increase in their Federal Pell Grant. Students with an SAI that is not Pell eligible will see the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant posted to their financial aid offer.
More information regarding this grant can be found here.
Students will be reviewed for this program upon receipt of an eligible FAFSA.
Children of Fallen Heroes funding in available to Pell eligible students whose parent or guardian was a public safety officer and died in the line of duty.
To be eligible for Children of Fallen Heroes, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- You must meet eligibility requirements for the Federal Pell Grant.
- You have not already earned a bachelor’s degree.
- You must have a qualifying Student Aid Index (SAI) as determined by the FAFSA.
- Recipients must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Students are limited to receive the equivalent of twelve semesters at full-time enrollment in Pell Grant.
- You must have been less than 24 years of age OR enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of your parent’s death.
- You must provide documentation to verify that your parent died in the line of duty as a public safety officer.
If eligibility is confirmed, Children of Fallen Heroes may result in additional financial aid, including an increase in Pell. You will not see the words “Children of Fallen Heroes” on your financial aid offer. Children of Fallen Heroes is funded through a combination of increased Pell and other financial aid, depending on eligibility. In subsequent award years, you will continue to be eligible for Children of Fallen Heroes as long as you continue to be a Pell eligible student.
If you would like to be reviewed for this program, please contact Aggie One Stop.
The Toward Excellence, Access & Success (TEXAS) grant was created by the Texas Legislature to provide need-based financial aid to Texas students. Funds for this program are limited and eligibility varies based on Enrollment Status. For details, please visit the Award Proration information page.
Eligibility
To be awarded this grant for the first time, you must:
- Be a Texas resident.
- Register for Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement.
- Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.
- Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA.
- Have NCAA compliance approval to be eligible for this program if you are a student athlete.
- Be seeking your first bachelor's degree.
- Qualify through one of the following four pathways:
- High School Graduation Pathway:
- You have graduated from an accredited high school in Texas and completed the Foundation Program with a Distinguished level of Achievement or the Foundation Program with an Endorsement.
- Your final high school transcript must be on file and mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.
- You have enrolled as an undergraduate at Texas A&M within 16 months after graduation from high school.
- You must have earned less than 30 credit hours. This does not include hours earned through dual credit, concurrent courses, or credit by examination (AP, IB, or CLEP).
- Associate Degree Pathway:
- You have enrolled at Texas A&M within 12 months after receiving an associate's degree from a public or private, non-profit Texas college or university.
- TEOG Transfer Pathway:
- You have received an Initial Year Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) in Fall 2014 or later.
- You have transferred to Texas A&M with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- You have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours.
- Honorable Military Discharge Pathway:
- You enlisted in the military within 12 months after graduation from an accredited high school in Texas.
- You have enrolled at Texas A&M within 12 months after being honorably discharged from military service.
You have not attempted more than 30 semester credit hours, excluding credits for dual enrollment or examination.
- High School Graduation Pathway:
Renewal Requirements
TEXAS Grant funds are limited by the State of Texas. Renewal TEXAS Grant funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis with priority given to students who have a complete/valid financial aid application (FAFSA/TASFA) and meet all program renewal requirements. Recipients are not guaranteed a renewal TEXAS Grant award.
At the end of the first year, you must meet Texas A&M University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements (2.0 GPA and 75% completion) to be considered for a second year in the TEXAS Grant program.
After the second year of receiving TEXAS Grant, you are required to meet the following requirements:
- Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall, spring and summer). Credits by exam/AP credits do not count toward completion requirements.
- Have not exceeded 150 attempted credits.
If you take credit hours at another college or university during the academic year, you must submit official transcripts to the Texas A&M Office of Admissions and notify our office to request a review.
If you transfer from another college or university where you previously received the TEXAS Grant, you may be eligible to continue receiving it at Texas A&M. Please contact our office to request a review.
If you are awarded under the High School Graduation, Associate's Degree, TEOG, or Honorable Military Discharge Pathway, you lose eligibility for the TEXAS Grant once you have attempted 150 credit hours. "Attempted hours" includes all courses in every semester you registered for, including transferred, repeated, dropped, and withdrawn courses.
Hardships or Other Proper Causes
If you do not meet the renewal requirements due to extenuating circumstances, you may submit an appeal to the TEXAS Grant Program Coordinator to review your eligibility. The request must be submitted in writing and must explain the reason for the request. Reasons that may be considered include:
- A severe illness or other condition that affected academic performance;
- Your academic performance being affected by your responsibility for the care of a sick, injured, or needy person.
- Other circumstances that may have impacted your ability to meet renewal requirements.
The TEXAS Grant Program Coordinator will respond to your request through your Texas A&M email account. Other supporting documentation may be requested. Submitting an appeal does not guarantee any adjustments can or will be made.
For more information, access My Texas Future or contact the Aggie One Stop
You cannot receive both a TEXAS Grant award and a Texas Transfer Grant.
You must be enrolled full-time at Texas A&M to receive this grant.
Eligibility
To be awarded this grant, you must- Be a Texas resident
- Register for Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement
- Have financial need as determined by the FAFSA or TASFA
- Enroll no later than 12 months after you earned an associate degree from a Texas public junior college, public state college, or public technical institute
- Have completed the associate degree with at least a 2.5 grade point average
- Have fewer than 135 attempted semester credit hours
- Meet Texas A&M University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
Renewal Requirements
Texas Transfer Grant funds are limited by the State of Texas. Renewal Texas Transfer Grant funds will be awarded on a first come, first served basis with priority given to students who have a complete/valid financial aid application (FAFSA/TASFA) and meet all program renewal requirements. You are not guaranteed a renewal Texas Transfer Grant award.Each year, you must meet Texas A&M University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements (at least a 2.0 TAMU GPA and 75% completion of all coursework) to be considered for a subsequent Texas Transfer Grant award. And, you cannot exceed 150 attempted semester credit hours while receiving the Texas Transfer Grant. "Attempted hours" includes all courses in every semester you registered for, including transferred, repeated, dropped, and withdrawn courses.
Eligibility ends
- Two years from the start of the semester you enrolled at Texas A&M University, or
- When you enroll beyond 150 credit hours (see above), or
- When you graduate with a baccalaureate degree.
Hardships or Other Proper Causes
If you do not meet the renewal requirements due to extenuating circumstances, you may submit an appeal to the Texas Transfer Grant Program Coordinator to review your eligibility. The request must be submitted in writing and must explain the reason for the request. Reasons that may be considered include:- A severe illness or other condition that affected academic performance.
- Your academic performance being affected by your responsibility for the care of a sick, injured, or needy person.
- Other circumstances that may have impacted your ability to meet renewal requirements.
You cannot appeal loss of eligibility due to the 150 semester credit hour maximum.
The Texas Transfer Grant Program Coordinator will respond to your request through your Texas A&M email account. Other supporting documentation may be requested. Submitting an appeal does not guarantee any adjustments can or will be made.
For more information, contact the Aggie One Stop.
Texas A&M University has provided tuition support since 2008, by pledging tuition coverage to low- and middle-income families through the Aggie Assurance commitment. Tuition and fees will be covered by grants and/or scholarships for students whose family income and assets are less than $60,000.
The Aggie Assurance commitment was expanded to provide tuition support grants for undergraduate students. Tuition support grants* range from $500 to $1,500 and are based on income and financial need.
Students enrolled in a degree-seeking program at College Station, Galveston, McAllen or the Health Science Center will be considered for Aggie Assurance. Tuition support grants will continue to be available only to students enrolled at Texas A&M University-College Station.
The Aggie Assurance commitment promotes affordability and encourages Texans to pursue higher education at a flagship, research institution.
Learn more about Aggie Assurance eligibility.
* Subject to funding availability and could be discontinued with the upcoming academic year 2025-2026.Aggie Assurance and Tuition Support FAQs
What does Aggie Assurance and tuition support cover?
Aggie Assurance covers tuition and fees for students with family income and assets equal to or less than $60,000.Tuition support grant amounts may be offered to undergraduate students whose family income is greater than $60,000 but no more than $130,000. Tuition support grants range from $500-$1,500 based on income and financial need.
a separate application for Aggie Assurance and tuition support?
Is there a separate application for Aggie Assurance and tuition support?
No, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) are used to determine eligibility.Is there an application deadline that must be met for consideration?
If enrolling for the Fall semester, you must file a FAFSA or TASFA by April 15. If you are enrolling for Spring only, you must file a FAFSA or TASFA by October 1. In addition to these deadlines, you must meet the other eligibility requirements published on our website.Who qualifies?
Undergraduate Texas residents (including students who are eligible to pay in-state tuition under SB1528) whose family income and assets are less than $60,000 or less. Tuition support grant amounts may be offered to undergraduate students whose family income is greater than $60,000 but no more than $130,000. Tuition support grants range from $500-$1,500 based on income and financial need.What do we mean when we say "family income"?
If you are a dependent student as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), this means we review the income and assets listed for your parent(s) on your financial aid application.If you are an independent student as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), this means we review the income and assets listed for you (and your spouse, if applicable) on your financial aid application.
What type of students are eligible?
Eligible:- Undergraduate students seeking a first Bachelor’s degree
Ineligible:
- Students who are seeking a second Bachelor's degree
- Graduate or professional students (this includes students who are in the graduate phase of a Bachelor’s/Master’s combination program)
Is it based on financial need?
Yes, a student must have need as determined by their FAFSA or TASFA each year.Do I have to be enrolled full-time to be considered?
With one exception, yes, you must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours at Texas A&M University each Fall/Spring term.If you are less than full-time and in your last semester needed to graduate, you may still be considered.
Will I be considered for Aggie Assurance and tuition support for as long as I am enrolled?
No. You may be covered or supported for up to four consecutive academic years, if you maintain other eligibility requirements. Aggie Assurance and tuition support grants are only offered in the Fall and Spring terms.Do I have to maintain a certain grade point ratio (GPR)?
Yes, you must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPR and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. These requirements are reviewed once per year when determining eligibility for Aggie Assurance and tuition support.How does receiving other federal or state grant aid, Texas A&M University scholarships or outside scholarships affect eligibility?
Aid offers such as these will be included as part of your financial aid offer and will be counted towards your unmet need as well as funding used to cover tuition and fees.Aggie Assurance covers tuition and fees and is limited to meeting financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA or TASFA. If you receive additional grant and/or scholarship aid after being reviewed for Aggie Assurance, it is possible your financial aid offer could change.
If I am eligible, will I see "Aggie Assurance" on my Financial Aid offer letter?
Depending on when your financial aid offer is made, and if you were offered grants and/or scholarships that cover your tuition and fees, you will not see the words “Aggie Assurance” on your Offer Letter. However, you will have a message on the Status page in your Financial Aid Portal that states your tuition and fees are covered by the Aggie Assurance commitment.If I am eligible, when would I see "Aggie Assurance"on my offer letter?
When your financial aid offer is made, if you do not have grants and/or scholarships to cover your tuition and fees, you will be offered an Aggie Assurance Supplement.Will I see Tuition Support Grants on my offer letter?
Yes, if you meet all eligibility requirements you will see a “Texas A&M Tuition Support” award on your Offer Letter.Do Texas A&M Blinn TEAM students qualify?
Yes, Texas A&M Blinn TEAM students are eligible; however, only tuition and fees paid to Texas A&M University are covered. Blinn tuition and fees are not covered.Will I be considered for Aggie Assurance and tuition support during the summer term(s)?
No, Aggie Assurance and tuition support are for the Fall and Spring terms only.Are housing and books included in what's covered?
No, only tuition and fees are covered or supported.Does this change the Regents' Scholarship Award I have received?
No, the Regents' Scholars program will continue to provide up to $5,000 per year for eligible students entering Fall of 2019 or earlier and up to $6,000 annually for students entering Fall 2020 or later.Can I take the Aggie Assurance or tuition support grants with me to another school?
Beginning Fall of 2023, in addition to students enrolled at Texas A&M University-College Station, Aggie Assurance will be expanded to include students enrolled at Texas A&M University at Galveston and the Health Science Center. Tuition support grants will continue to be available only to students enrolled at Texas A&M University-College Station.FSEOG is available to undergraduate students who have Pell Grant and high financial need. Awarding preference is given to students who are enrolled full-time (12 credit hours). Funding is limited, so not all eligible students receive FSEOG.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
- Have a FAFSA on file.
- Be awarded the Federal Pell Grant.
- Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress. (SAP)
Award eligibility varies based on Enrollment Status. For details, please visit the Award Proration information page.
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The Texas Aggie Graduate Grant is a need-based award (need is determined by Scholarships & Financial Aid) for Texas residents attending the College Station campus. Students enrolled full time may receive up to $2500 per semester and students enrolled at least half-time will receive a prorated amount not to exceed $1500 per semester. Maximum award per academic year is $5000. Funding is limited, so not all students who are eligible receive TAGG.
Eligibility
- You must be a Texas resident.
- You must have completed and submitted a FAFSA or TASFA.
- You must be enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate program at Texas A&M (G7 or G8 status) or a graduate certificate program at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.
- You must be enrolled at least half-time for the semesters you receive the grant (5 hours for Fall or Spring, 3 hours for a Summer session).
- Students are not eligible to receive this grant in the same semesters they receive tuition payments (university, federal, state, veterans’ benefit, corporate, or other tuition assistance).
- Students are not eligible to receive this grant in the same academic year they receive major scholarships/fellowships (totaling $10,000 or more for Masters, $15,000 or more for Doctoral).
- Student eligibility will be checked at the time of awarding as well as after the census date of each award semester (12th class day for Fall or Spring, and the 5th class day for Summer). Should a student no longer meet eligibility requirements, all or a portion of the award may be subject to cancellation or adjustment.
Applying
The TAGG application is located on the Forms and Media webpage. Signed applications are accepted via upload in Howdy.
Note: The following student groups should not complete this application:
- Students enrolled in the Health Science Center, Professional and Fort Worth Graduate students in the School of Law, and DVM students in the College of Veterinary Medicine are eligible for funding but not through this application process. Please do not submit an application.
- Students enrolled in Distance Education Graduate programs in the School of Law are not eligible to complete this application. These programs are not supported with state funds and do not qualify for state financial aid (per Texas Education Code Sec. 52.2002/Sec. 54.545).
- Students enrolled in programs offered at the Texas A&M University Washington, D.C., site are not eligible to complete this application. These programs are not supported with state funds and do not qualify for state financial aid (per Texas Education Code Sec. 54.2002/Sec. 54.545).
The Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) is a program administered by the State of Texas to aid students with financial need, seeking a first bachelor's degree, graduate degree or professional degree. It is awarded based on the FAFSA/TASFA received. Funding is limited, so not all students who are eligible receive TPEG.
To be awarded TPEG:
- You must have financial need.
- You must be seeking your first bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.
Award eligibility varies based on Enrollment Status. For details, please visit the Award Proration information page.
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The Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) is a program administered by the State of Texas to help students. You must have financial need, be seeking a first bachelor's degree, graduate degree or professional degree. The International Texas Public Education Grant (ITPEG) is given to international students only. The ITPEG is a grant and does not have to be repaid.
Eligibility
- You must be classified as an international student as determined by the Office of the Registrar.
- You are enrolled in a program provided at main campus in College Station.
- You must be enrolled in your second academic year (completed 2 Fall/Spring semesters) or later with Texas A&M University.
- Award eligibility varies based on Enrollment Status. For details, please visit the Award Proration information page.
Applying
The International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) is open for the 2025-2026 school year. The priority date for the 2025-2026 ISFAA is May 1, 2025. You can find the ISFAA on the Forms and Media page.