State law provides that the highest ranking graduate from Texas high schools accredited by the Texas Education Agency are entitled to a tuition exemption during their freshmen year at Texas A&M University.

The Texas Legislature established the TEXAS (Towards EXcellence, Access and Success) Grant to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need could go to college.

The purpose of the program is to provide grant aid to students with financial need who are enrolled in public two-year community colleges, public technical colleges or public state colleges in Texas. Funding is limited. Applicants must: - Be classified by the institution as a Texas resident - Show financial need - Have applied foe any available financial aid - Register for the Selective Service, unless exempt - Be enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate at an eligible 2-year institution. - Not have attempted more than 30 semester credit hours (excluding credits for dual enrollment or by examination) - Not have already earned an associates or baccalaureate degree - Not be concurrently receiving a TEXAS Grant - Not have been convicted of: Any felony; or Any offense under the law of any jurisdiction involving a controlled substance as defined by the Health and Safety Code Chapter 481, Texas Controlled Substances Act. Students continuing in college and who meet program academic standards can receive awards as well. The academic requirements for continuing in the program are listed on the website.

This grant provides assistance to students with financial need. Applicants must: - Be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students - Show financial need - Register for the Selective Service, unless exempt Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. Only in-state (Texas) public colleges or universities may participate in the program (no private, non-profit or career colleges or universities). Deadlines and amounts vary. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution may set its own priorities in making awards to undergraduate or graduate students and to full- or part-time students. Check with your institution to find out these requirements. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and contact the financial aid office at your college for additional information.