Nursing Students Scholarship
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Need-based scholarship for Texas-resident professional and vocational nursing students; per-semester max ranges $1,840-$5,399 by school type (2026-27).
- How much
- up to $5,399/semester (public universities), $3,896 (technical institutes), $2,134 (community colleges), $1,840 (state colleges), $3,203 (private/independent) in 2026-27
- Who qualifies
- Texas resident; enrolled at least half-time in a professional or vocational nursing program at a participating Texas public, private or independent institution; satisfactory academic progress. Selective Service registration if applicable.
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, grad students
- For nursing students
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Apply any time FAFSA/TASFA-driven; awarded by participating colleges while allocated funds last.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA (or TASFA) and ask your nursing school's financial aid office
- Participating colleges award it
- Apply with the FAFSA, or the TASFA if you can't file a FAFSA (e.g. Texas-resident noncitizens) -- not both
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (reportcenter.highered.texas.gov) and page 2
The details
2026-27 per-semester maximums: public universities and health-related institutions $5,399; public technical institutes $3,896; public community colleges $2,134; public state colleges $1,840; private/independent institutions $3,203. Award can't exceed financial need. Can be received alongside a TEXAS Grant or TEOG. Priority: prior-year recipients, greatest need, and students not yet licensed as an RN. Eligibility ends after attempting 15 credit hours more than the program requires.
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- Dell Scholars Program$20,000 flexible scholarship + laptop, book credits, emergency funds, teletherapy
- TEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success)up to $5,399 per semester (2026-27 max; up to $16,197/yr with summer); target $2,500 per semester
- Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)up to $2,134/semester (community colleges), $3,896/semester (technical institutes), $1,840/semester (state colleges) in 2026-27
- Texas First Scholarship$10,798 (graduate 2+ semesters early) or $5,399 (less than 2 semesters early), 2026-27
- Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)up to $4,270 per year; up to $6,405 per year for undergraduates with exceptional need (2026-27)
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