2011-2012
Compendium

TEXAS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM (TEOG)

    The purpose of the program is to provide grant aid to financially needy
    students enrolled in Texas public two-year colleges.

    Applicants must:
     • Be Texas residents
     • Show financial need
     • Have a family contribution of no more than $2,000, if applying for a
        first-time award
     • Register for the Selective Service, unless exempt
     • Be enrolled at least half time (6 semester credit hours) in the 
        first 30 hours (or their equivalent) in an associate's degree or
        certificate program at a public two-year college in Texas
     • Not have been granted an associate's or a baccalaureate degree
     • Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving a 
        controlled substance

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

    Awards are limited to use at public community colleges, public 
    technical colleges, or public State Colleges in Texas.  Public State 
    Colleges include:  Lamar State College-Orange, Lamar State College-Port 
    Arthur, and Lamar Institute of Technology.

    The award amount (including state and institutional funds) is equal to
    the student's tuition and required fees.

    Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Awards
    will be made through the financial aid office of the college.