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A grant is a form of student aid that typically does not have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw, fail to begin attendance, or adjust enrollment prior to the Pell Grant recalculation date). Grants are need based. Except for the Federal Pell Grant, grants are allocated to colleges in yearly, limited amounts, so a student may show eligibility, but may not receive an award if grant funds have been exhausted. The following grants are offered at 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳.

Federal Pell Grant

This grant is awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.

How to Apply

• Complete the (FAFSA)

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet the basic eligibility criteria to receive federal aid (listed above)
• In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for Student Aid
• Must have a qualifying SAI as determined by FAFSA
• Must not have a bachelor, graduate, or professional degree
• Must not exceed the

Scheduled Award Amount

• The amount you receive will depend on:
  • Your SAI
  • Your enrollment status
  • Your plans to attend school for a full academic year

Disbursement (Payment)

• Disbursement occurs no earlier than 10 days before the student's first day of class
• Typically, one disbursement each semester

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Assists undergraduate students who have the greatest demonstrated financial need, with priority for those who are Pell Grant eligible. Since funds are limited, students who apple early have the greatest opportunity for an award.

How to Apply

• Complete the (FAFSA)

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet the basic eligibility criteria to receive federal aid
• Must not have a bachelors, graduate, or professional degree
• In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
• Pell Grant eligible (student who are no longer eligible for Pell Grant due to reaching their Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Limit are not eligible)

Scheduled Award Amount

• The maximum scheduled award amount is $4,000 per academic year ($2,000/semester)
• Amounts vary based financial need and enrollment

Disbursement (Payment)

• Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student's first day of class
• Typically, one disbursement each semester
• The disbursed amount is prorated based on your enrollment level; amounts may be different based on need
• Enrolled at least half-time

The TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant

The TEACH grant aids undergraduate and graduate students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career teaching full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families. If you do not complete your service obligation the grant will be converted into an unsubsidized loan.

How to Apply

• Complete the (FAFSA)
• Complete

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet the basic eligibility criteria to receive federal student aid
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, or graduate student at a school that participates in the TEACH Grant Program
• In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
• Enrolled in a program of student designated as Teach Grant-eligible
  • *Eligible programs are those that prepare a student to teach in a high-need area in their state of residence. Graduate programs that are eligible must lead to a teaching certification. Texas residents with a major in Modern Language must have a concentration in either Spanish or Spanish Teacher Certification.

Disbursement Requirements

• Accept your award on the Self-Service Banner
• Complete the

Academic Achievement Requirements

• One of the following is required;
  • Score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test (e.g., SAT or ACT)
  • Graduate from high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to receive the grant as a freshman
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on your college coursework to receive a grant for each subsequent term

Award Amount

• 70% reduction from the TEACH Grant statutory maximum award amount of $4,000. This is a dollar reduction of $228, resulting in an adjusted maximum award amount of $3,772

Disbursement (Payment)

• Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student's first day of class
• Typically, one disbursement each semester
• Actual disbursed amount will depend on credit hours enrolled

TEACH Grant Exit Counseling 

• explains the terms and conditions of the TEACH Grant service obligation, the circumstances under which a TEACH Grant will be converted to a Direct Unsubsidized loan, and your responsibility for repayment if your TEACH Grant are converted to loans. You're required to complete your TEACH Grant Exit Counseling before you stop attending the school where you received your TEACH Grants. To complete TEACH Grant Exit Counseling, visit .

Texas Public Education Grant

This grant aids undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. Students who apply early have the greatest opportunity to receive this grant. 

How to Apply

• Complete a or

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA or TASFA
• Meet the general eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid (this excludes TASFA students)
• Registered or exempt from registration with Selective Service
• In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
• **Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online Program are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost of attendance**

Award Amount 

• Annual award amounts differ based on financial need and enrollment 

Disbursement (Payment)

• Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student's first day of class
• Non-Texas resident students must be enrolled full-time to receive a disbursement of these funds effective Fall 2020
• With the exception of Non-Texas residents, the disbursed amount is prorated based on your enrollment level, amounts may be different based on need

State HB Grant (TUGBUG) 

This grant aids undergraduate students with financial need. Students who apply early have the greatest opportunity to receive this grant.

How to Apply

• Complete a or

Eligibility Requirements

• Undergraduate student enrolled at least half-time as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA or TASFA
• Meet the general eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid (this excludes TASFA eligible students)
• Registered or exempt from registration with Selective Service 
• In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for Student Aid
• Classified as a Texas Resident by the University
• **Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online Program are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost of attendance**

Award Amount 

• Annual award amounts differ based on financial need and enrollment

Disbursement (payment)

• Money is typically disbursed once a semester
• Disbursements occurs no earlier than 10 days before the student's first day of class
• The disbursed amount is prorated based on your enrollment level

Cardinal Success Grant 

This grant was establish in the 2020-2021 academic year. It provides assistance to first time in college (FTIC) and transfer students with financial need.

How to Apply 

• Complete the

Eligibility Requirements

• Undergraduate student enrolled Full-Time as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
• Meet the general eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA
• Meet the basic eligibility requirement to receive federal student aid
• Registered or exempt from registration with Selective Service
• In good standing with Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for student aid
• Classified as a Freshman - First-Time in College (FTIC) or transfer student
• Classified as a Texas Resident by the University
• **Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online Program are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost of attendance**

Continued Eligibility 

• Meet the eligibility requirements listed above
• Eligible students may receive this award for five calendar years, or until degree completion. whichever is first

Award Amount

• Award amounts differ based on need, the student's academic success in high school, other gift aid the student is receiving, and availability of funds

Disbursement (payment)

• Money is typically disbursed once a semester
• Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student's first day of class
• You must be enrolled Full-Time to receive a disbursement of these funds

Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success Grant Program (Texas Grant)

This grant provides grant assistance to undergraduate students with need.

How to Apply

• Complete a or
• Priority consideration is given to students who complete an application by January 15th.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

• Classification as a Texas Resident by the University 
• Ve registered for Selective Service or Exempt
• Have financial need
• Be enrolled at least Three-Quarter Time
• Not have earned a baccalaureate degree
• Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance

Initial Eligibility 

• To receive an initial award, you must meet certain criteria.

Continued Eligibility

• At the end of your initial year, you must meet the university's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements
• In subsequent years, you must have an overall college grade point average (GPA) or at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and complete at least 24 semester credit hours per academic year
• Visit TEXAS Grant for information concerning a Texas Grant Hardship Appeal
• A student's eligibility ends if any of the following maximums have been met or the student earns a baccalaureate degree whichever comes first

Disbursement (payment)

• Money is typically disbursed once a semester
• Disbursements occur no earlier than 10 days before the student's first day of class
• Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours
  • If you are unable to enroll in at least 9 hours (but at least 6) due to being in your last semester, please email our office at financialaid@lamar.edu. The email should state that you are in your last semester and how many hours you require to complete to fulfill your degree requirements

91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Promise

The 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Promise ensures that sufficient grant and/or scholarship assistance will be provided to cover the fill amount of fall and spring in-state tuition and fees for undergraduate Texas residents meeting certain eligibility criteria. **Students enrolled in the Accelerated Online Program are not eligible for participation due to the reduced cost.**

How to Apply 

• Complete a or

Eligibility Requirements

• Admission to 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ obtained by February 1st for the Summer or Fall semester
• Complete a FAFSA or TASFA (if applicable) and submit all Financial Aid documents by February 1st 
• Be a Texas Resident, seeking first undergraduate degree and new first time in college freshman or transfer
• Be a dependent student per Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Dependency Requirements
• Have a Household Adjusted Gross Income (per IRS regulations) of no more than $40,000
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours per semester within their program of study (can cover up to 15 credit hours)
• Be within the program eligibility limit of four academic years (or three years, if a transfer student)
• Be eligible for full Federal Pell Grant award
• Be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress

Award Amount

• Annual award amounts differ based on the amount of in-state tuition not already covered by gift aid

Disbursement (payment)

• Money is typically disbursed once a semester
• Disbursements occur after the 12th class day

Continued Eligibility 

• New freshman beginning in either the summer or fall semester are eligible for the Lamar Promise Program and may continue to have their tuition and fees covered with grant and/or scholarship funds for up to 8 consecutive fall/spring semesters as long as they continue to meet eligibility requirements
• Transfer students beginning in either the summer or fall semester are eligible for up to 6 consecutive fall/spring semesters of the program eligibility

One way you can help pay for your education is through a work-study job. A work-study job allows for part-time student employment on-campus, or off-campus with a pre-approved organization. Work-study is more than an ordinary part-time job: it is a form of study aid, awarded by either state or federal government, as a form of "self-help," so you do not have to pay it back. Through work-study, you gain work experience and professional skills, and network in your field of interest. Best of all, you earn a paycheck, ultimately helping you pay for your education.

How to Apply

• Complete a
• Answer 'yes' to the question that ask if you are interested in work-study or submit a work-study request form. The form can be found by logging in to Student Forms.

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet the general eligibility criteria to receive student aid
• Have financial need
• Be enrolled at least Half-Term in your program of study
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Disbursement (Payment)

• Students earn a paycheck and are paid bi-weekly for hours worked.

Visit our Work Study page for more information.

We assist all students attending 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ using education benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance Programs and Texas Hazlewood Exemption Act in the pursuit of a Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral Degree. Our goal is to provide the pertinent information required to all our VA students attending 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳.

Visit out Veteran Affairs page for more information. 

The 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Tuition Assistance Program (LUTAP) is a benefit available to regular, Full-Time LU employees. It provides tuition assistance for the spouse and dependent child of eligible employees enrolled in classes at 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳. Get more information about LUTAP.

Employee Education and Training Plan or Faculty/Staff Course Enrollment

The Employee Education and Training Plan ("The Plan") provides employees of 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ with assistance in obtaining additional college-level education and training to increase their value to the University. "The Plan" is intended to operate such that payments made under it qualify, in the case of undergraduate classes required in a degree plan, as qualified tuition reduction under Section 117 of the Internal Revenue Code; or, for all other courses, as business expenses for courses related to the employee's present position, under Section 162 and thus excluded from taxable income under Section 132(d). As such, "The Plan" represents an internal administrative procedure for the LU components. It is not intended to operate as a fringe benefit plan under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Exemptions/Waivers

Tuition exemptions are a type of financial assistance that allows for certain Texas residents to attend college or a university in Texas without paying tuition, or in some cases, tuition, and fees. For more information, please contact the student business office at studentbusiness@lamar.edu.