Financial Aid Grants
Grants are money that you don’t have to pay back, awarded to students who have financial need. As a ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ student, you may qualify for:
- Federal Pell Grant, up to $7,395/year (fall and spring, with more available for summer enrollment)
- TEXAS Grant, up to $5,000/year (fall and spring)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, up to $1,000/year
- Texas Public Educational Grants
- ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Grants, like the Miner Success Grant
- Summer Grants
- Federal TEACH Grants
- Texas Transfer Grants
You may also qualify for the Paydirt Promise, which is a program that combines different grants an scholarships to cover 100% of your tuition and fees. Apply to these programs by submitting a FAFSA or TASFA. Funding may be limited, so apply as early as possible.
Scholarships are another type of gift aid that are awarded based on merit.