State and Institutional Grant Programs
Eligibility for the following programs is based upon receipt and evaluation of the FAFSA. In order to receive priority funding for these awards, the FAFSA must be submitted before May 1 for fall entry and Nov. 1 for spring entry. These programs are subject to the provisions stated in the section titled Financial Aid General Policies (p. 12) in this catalog, as well as specific program requirements as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
TCU Grant
Students with financial eligibility are considered for participation in this program. The results of the FAFSA and CSS Profile, as well as the strength of a student’s academic credentials are reviewed. The award is based upon the quality of the entire applicant pool. Renewal is based upon results of the FAFSA and a minimum TCU cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Middle Income Assistance Program
Students with financial eligibility are considered for participation in this program. The results of the FAFSA and CSS Profile, as well as the strength of a student’s academic credentials are reviewed. The award is based upon the quality of the entire applicant pool. Renewal is based upon results of the FAFSA and a minimum TCU cumulative GPA of 2.5. Awards vary, generally between $500 and $5,000.
Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)
The State of Texas sponsors a program to help equalize the cost of tuition between independent universities and the state public institutions. Awards vary, generally between $3,497 and $5,810. TCU participates in this program and funds are limited by the allocation awarded to TCU by the state. To qualify, a student must:
• Be a Texas resident as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• Establish financial eligibility as evidenced by the FAFSA
• Not be the recipient of an athletic scholarship during the semester the student is receiving the TEG
• Not be enrolled in a religious ministry degree program, whether the program is the student's sole major, additional major or minor.
• Provide results of a processed FAFSA no later than May 1 for fall and Nov. 1 for spring