Toward EXcellence Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant

Funder: State of Texas / Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

Geographic Scope: Texas residents only

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students
• Texas resident
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA or TASFA
• Meet academic eligibility requirements as determined by THECB
• Have FAFSA or TASFA on file
• Admitted to UT San Antonio by financial aid priority deadline (January 15)
• Additional extensive eligibility requirements available at College for All Texans website

Renewal Eligibility:

• Potentially renewable award based on academic progress
• Offered until funds are exhausted and subject to state funding availability
• Maximum of 150 semester credit hours until bachelor's degree or 5 years (4-year program) or 6 years (5-year program), whichever comes first

First Year Renewal Requirements:

• Apply for FAFSA or TASFA by February 15 for next academic year
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on 4.0 scale
• Complete at least 67% of hours attempted
• No felony conviction or drug-related crime (unless 2+ years since restitution)
• Enroll at least three-quarter time

Second Year and Beyond Renewal Requirements:

• Apply for FAFSA or TASFA by February 15 for next academic year
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on 4.0 scale
• Complete at least 24 hours per year
• No felony conviction or drug-related crime (unless 2+ years since restitution)
• Enroll at least three-quarter time

Transfer Students:

• If received TEXAS Grant or TEOG at another institution, submit Renewal Texas Grant Transfer Form
• Forms reviewed when state database updated (typically November each year)

Hardship Appeal Option:

• Available for students failing to meet renewal requirements due to extenuating circumstances
• Must have been prior recipient of TEXAS Grant
• Limited eligibility restrictions apply
• Reviewed after census date of current term

Eligible Hardship Circumstances:

• Graduating at semester end with fewer than 9 hours
• Severe illness or debilitating condition affecting academic performance
• Responsible for care of sick, injured, or needy person affecting academic performance
• Other extraordinary circumstances (e.g., professional internship)

Program Details:

• Gift funds that do not require repayment
• Based on financial need
• Offered until funds exhausted
• Subject to funding availability from state of Texas
• Phone: (210) 458-8000 or 1-800-669-0919
• Email: financialaid@utsa.edu
• Main Campus: JPL 110, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
• Downtown Campus: FS 2.400, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207

How to Apply

1. Complete FAFSA or TASFA
   • Submit by priority deadline (January 15)
   • Have on file at time of UTSA admission
2. Be Admitted to UT San Antonio
   • Must be admitted by financial aid priority deadline (January 15)
3. Review Eligibility Requirements
   • Review extensive eligibility requirements at College for All Texans website
4. For Renewal (Subsequent Years)
   • Apply for FAFSA or TASFA by February 15 for next academic year
   • Maintain GPA and completion rate requirements
   • Maintain at least three-quarter time enrollment
5. For Hardship Appeal (if eligible)
   • Submit Texas Grant Hardship Appeal Form
   • Include Personal Statement (typed letter explaining extenuating circumstances)
   • Attach supporting documentation (hospital records, doctor's statements, death certificates, obituaries, police reports, counselor/social worker documents, etc.)
   • Submit form via Document Uploader or in person
   • Appeals reviewed after census date of current term

Required Materials

• FAFSA or TASFA
• Proof of Texas residency
• For hardship appeal: Personal statement and supporting documentation