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Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG)

     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: 
    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.  

    Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).