Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Need-based grant for Texas residents at public community colleges, state colleges and technical institutes: up to $2,134-$3,896 per semester in 2026-27.
- How much
- up to $2,134/semester (community colleges), $3,896/semester (technical institutes), $1,840/semester (state colleges) in 2026-27
- Who qualifies
- Texas resident; at least half-time in an associate or certificate program at a public junior college, public state college, public technical institute, or the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University; first 45 credit hours for the initial award. 2026-27 priority SAI $6,478. Felony/controlled-substance conviction restrictions apply. Cannot receive a TEXAS Grant at the same time.
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (FAFSA), or Texas-resident noncitizen via TASFA
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Apply any time FAFSA/TASFA-driven; apply early (priority goes to renewals, top-25% graduates and greatest need); funds limited.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA (or TASFA)
- The financial aid office at your Texas public two-year college awards it if you qualify
- 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), page 2 and page 3
The details
2026-27 semester maximums: public community colleges $2,134 (year max $6,402), public technical institutes $3,896 ($11,688), public state colleges $1,840 ($5,520); up to three grants a year (fall, spring, summer). Colleges must cover remaining tuition and required fees with other non-loan aid. Initial eligibility: Texas resident, financial need, at least half-time in an associate degree or certificate program, and within the first 45 credit hours (excluding dual credit and exam credit). Renewal after year 2 requires completing 75% of attempted hours and a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Ends after 4 years, 75 attempted hours, or an associate/bachelor's degree. New for FY2027: colleges must offer TEOG to eligible first-year students who graduated in the top 25% of their high school class within the two prior years and have an SAI at or below the priority SAI ($6,478). TEOG recipients who complete 24 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA can move into the TEXAS Grant at a university (TEOG Transfer Pathway).
More money from Texas
- 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 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)
- Accounting Students Scholarship (Texas State Board of Public Accountancy)up to $6,000 lifetime
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