## About the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) is a state-funded financial aid program for financially disadvantaged Texas students attending public two-year colleges and Lamar State Colleges. The program is designed to increase college access for students who need financial assistance the most. ### Award Details - **Amount**: Up to $5,000 per academic year (varies by institution and financial need) - **Renewable**: Yes, as long as eligibility requirements are maintained - **Application**: Through FAFSA — no separate TEOG application needed ### Eligibility Requirements - Texas resident - Enrolled or planning to enroll at a Texas public community college or Lamar State College - Demonstrated financial need (via FAFSA — Expected Family Contribution must be below state threshold) - Minimum 2.5 GPA (for renewal; initial award has no GPA minimum) - Enrolled at least half-time - First-time college students given priority ### How to Apply 1. File the FAFSA (fafsa.gov) by your institution's priority deadline (usually March–April) 2. The Texas TEOG is automatically considered in your financial aid package 3. Contact your institution's financial aid office for specific deadlines and amounts ### Other Texas State Aid Programs Texas also offers the TEXAS Grant for four-year college students and the Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance for future teachers.