2006-2007 Academic Year

GRANT PROGRAMS

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are gift aid sources that are available to undergraduate students enrolled in undergraduate courses and whose Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is less than $3850. Federal Pell Grant amounts for the 2006-2007 academic year range from $400 to $4050, based on the student’s semester credit load and EFC.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal SEOG awards are limited gift resources available to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. To qualify for consideration, undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 undergraduate credit hours per semester. Annual award amounts range from $400 to $1000 and are based on the availability of funds.

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
The TPEG program provides limited state funds for undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. To qualify for consideration, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. Annual award amounts range from $400 to $1000 and are based on the availability of funds.

Education Affordability Grant (Ed Aff)

UT Tyler provides limited, need-based grant funding of up to $1000 per semester to assist undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. To qualify for consideration, undergraduate students must be Texas residents enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and graduate students must be Texas residents enrolled in at least 9 credit hours. Priority is given to students who do not qualify for TEXAS Grant or the B-On-Time Loan Program.

Leveraging Education Assistance Partnership (LEAP/SLEAP)
LEAP provides limited state and federal funding to assist undergraduate students enrolled in undergraduate courses with exceptional financial need. To qualify for consideration, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. Annual award amounts range from $400 to $1000 and are based on the availability of funds.

TEXAS Grant Program
The TEXAS Grant program provides limited funding to undergraduate students who completed the recommended or distinguished high school curriculum, or its equivalent, no earlier than 1998, are Texas residents, have financial need, and are currently enrolled at least 3/4 time (9 credit hours). Awards must be made no later than 16 months after the month of high school graduation. Students who meet program requirements can receive a continuation of this award for up to 150 semester credit hours or until they complete a Baccalaureate Degree. At the end of the initial year of the award, student must meet the school’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy to receive the award for the second year. For continuation of this award, students must complete at least 24 semester credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.5 and at least 75% completion of hours attempted. The 2005-2006 award amount for public universities is $2090 per semester.

TEXAS Grants for Associate Degree recipients are also available, provided the Associate Degree is earned in May 2001 or later. The program requires that the student be a Texas resident, have financial need, and be currently enrolled at least 3/4 time (9 credit hours). Awards must be made no later than 12 months after the Associate Degree is received. Students who meet program requirements may receive awards for up to 90 semester credit hours, for four years, or until they complete a Baccalaureate Degree, whichever comes first. For continuation of this award, students MUST complete at least 24 semester credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.5 and a least 75% completion of hours attempted. The 2005-2006 maximum award for students attending a public university is $2090 per semester.

Students transferring TEXAS Grant renewal eligibility from a previous college/university MUST notify the Financial Aid office by the deadlines listed below:

• Fall: October 1
• Spring: February 15