2012-2013
Compendium
TOP 10% SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 80th Texas legislature created the Top 10% Scholarship to encourage
students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class to
attend a Texas public institution of higher education.
For the upcoming 2012-2013 year, all qualifying students who submit the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)** or the Texas
Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)** and have financial need
may be eligible if they enroll fulltime in a Texas public college or
university in the fall 2012 semester.
Initial Eligibility Requirements (contingent upon available funding):
- Be a Texas resident
- Be registered with Selective Service or be exempt from registration
- Demonstrate financial need (to be determined by the college or
university financial aid office) - Complete a 2012-2013 FAFSA or TASFA (if applicable)**
- Complete Recommended or Distinguished Achievement High School
curriculum - Rank in the top 10% (as of his/her 7th semester or 6th if the college
uses that semester for admissions) - Graduate from an accredited high school in Texas
- Enroll fulltime in a Texas public 2-year or 4-year college or
university in fall 2012
**FAFSA of TASFA must be processed and cannot be in a REJECT status; a
2012-2013 Student Aid Report (SAR) for the student must be on file at
the college or university.
Students will be notified on their financial aid award notification
received from the college to which they apply. For more information,
visit www.collegeforalltexans.com.
