TEXAS Grant
Offered by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board · Free to apply
The state's flagship need-based grant serves Texas residents at public universities, with priority for students whose Student Aid Index falls at or under roughly 6,478 for the 2026-27 year and who finished the foundation high school program. Each university sets the actual award from its own allocation, up to a statewide ceiling near $16,287 a year in 2025-26, and most awards land well below that. Filing the FAFSA, or the TASFA where that route applies, is the entire application; no separate state form exists. January 15 is the state priority date rather than a hard door closing, and campuses do exhaust their money, so file when the FAFSA opens on October 1 and return any verification items fast. Initial awards need three-quarter-time enrollment within 16 months of graduation.
How hard is the TEXAS Grant to win?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.
- Estimated odds
- most eligible students who file early receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Texas residents
- Fewer rivalsAn income ceiling applies
- More rivalsA five-figure award attracts a bigger field
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the TEXAS Grant?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Texas
- Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Household income of $90,000 or less
- Initial awards: enroll at least 3/4 time at a Texas public university within 16 months of high school graduation with no more than 30 attempted college credits (AP/IB/CLEP and dual credit excluded), or within 12 months of earning an associate degree
- Must register with Selective Service or be exempt
- No felony or controlled-substance convictions (limited exceptions apply)
- Priority consideration requires filing by the state priority date with a Student Aid Index at or below the annual cap
- The TASFA pathway for non-FAFSA-eligible students is in legal flux after 2025 in-state-tuition litigation; confirm current status with the college's aid office
- The FAFSA or TASFA is the application; no separate form exists
- Awards and availability vary by campus; funds can run out even for eligible students
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year. Applications open October 1, when the FAFSA opens. Priority goes by Student Aid Index and campus funds run dry, so file in October; a January filer can be fully eligible and still receive nothing.
- FAFSA or TASFA opens
- October 1, 2026
- State priority filing date
- January 15, 2027
- University awards from its allocation
- As aid offers go out
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the TEXAS Grant
How much is the TEXAS Grant worth?
The TEXAS Grant awards varies by college; statewide max ~$16,287/yr (2025-26) and is renewable in later years.
When is the TEXAS Grant deadline?
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year. Applications open October 1, when the FAFSA opens. Priority goes by Student Aid Index and campus funds run dry, so file in October; a January filer can be fully eligible and still receive nothing.
When do TEXAS Grant applications open?
Applications open October 1, when the FAFSA opens, and close January 15, 2027. Priority goes by Student Aid Index and campus funds run dry, so file in October; a January filer can be fully eligible and still receive nothing.
Who is eligible for the TEXAS Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Texas; Open to high school seniors, current college students, and transfer students; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card); Household income of $90,000 or less.
Does the TEXAS Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the TEXAS Grant?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the TEXAS Grant free to apply?
Yes. The TEXAS Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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- Alaska Education Grant$500-$4,000/yr based on need and enrollment level
- Alaska Performance Scholarship$3,500-$7,000/yr depending on tier
- Arizona Promise ProgramFull tuition & mandatory fees at Arizona public universities (last-dollar)
Lists this award appears on
Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.