Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG)

The TEOG Grant was established by the Texas Legislature to help well-prepared high school graduates with financial need attend public institutions of higher education in Texas. Funding is limited, so apply early!

Eligibility Requirements
To determine if you are eligible for the TEOG you must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete and submit a FAFSA or TASFA application. Applications are available beginning October 1st.
  • Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) less than or equal to 6472 (2024-2025 AY).
  • You must also be a Texas Resident (or a non-resident who graduated from a Texas high school, or received a GED Certificate in Texas, and have resided in Texas for three years leading up to graduation or receiving a GED Certificate. The student must also have resided in Texas for 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which he/she will enroll at South Texas College, and will file or have filed an application for Permanent Residency at the earliest opportunity he/she is eligible to do so.)
  • Enroll in at least ½ time (6 semester credit hours), and have not accumulated more than 45 semester credit hours, excluding those earned for dual or concurrent enrollment courses or awarded for credit by examination (AP, IB or CLEP).
  • If male, student must register with Selective Service.
  • Have not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.
    • An individual convicted of a crime involving a controlled substance can compete for an award in this program two years after he/she has fulfilled his/her obligation to society.

Grant Restrictions
Students who continue in college and who meet the program academic standards can receive awards for up to 75 semester credit hours, for four years or until they receive an associate degree, whichever comes first.

Academic Requirements
The academic requirements for continuing to receive the grant are as follows: At the end of the first year the student must meet STC's Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. The student must complete 67% of the hours attempted in the academic year, and have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

At the end of the second year, and every year after, the student must complete 75% of the hours attempted in the academic year, and have a 2.5 GPA.

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