1. 2018 TASFAA ABC Workshop State Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid Programs
October 3, 2018
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2. FAFSA vs. TASFA & State Priority Deadline
Types of State Financial Aid Programs
Grants and Work-Study
Loan Programs
Exemption/Waiver Programs
Resources
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3. for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
Applying for State Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA
Students who can apply are:
U.S. Citizens
Permanent U.S. residents
Eligible noncitizens
The FAFSA application can be found at:
Texas Application for State Financial Aid – TASFA
Those classified as Texas residents who are not eligible to complete the FASFA 
The TASFA and instructions can be found on the
College For All Texans website at:
Texas Application
for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
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4. New State Priority Deadline
Beginning the state priority deadline date changed from
March 15 to January 15
Institutions define what it means to meet the priority deadline
State Financial Aid Priority Deadline January 15th
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5. Exemptions and Waivers
Grants
Work-Study
Exemptions and Waivers
Educational Loans
Types of Financial Aid
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6. State Grant Programs TEOG TEG Texas Educational Opportunity Grant
Tuition Equalization Grant
Texas Educational Opportunity Grant
Toward EXcellence, Access and Success
Toward EXcellence, Access and Success Grant
TEOG
TEXAS Grant
TEG
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7. Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)
TEOG has played a vital role in helping students earn associate degrees and certificates.
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8. TEOG – Initial Year (IY) Eligibility
Student is classified by the institution as a Texas resident
Student is registered with Selective Service, or exempt
Student has a 9-month EFC of no more than $5,609
Student is enrolled at least 1/2 time
Student is enrolled in the first 30 SCH* or equivalent
*excluding dual enrollment or credits earned by examination
Student has not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply so please refer to the program rules and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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9. TEOG – Renewal Year (RY) Eligibility
End of 1st year – Institutional SAP Policy
End of subsequent years – Program SAP: cumulative GPA and 75% completion rate
Renewal Eligibility
Student earns an associate degree
Student attempts 75 SCHs
8 consecutive semesters from the first award
Discontinuation of Eligibility
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply so please refer to the program rules and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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10. TEOG 2018-19 Award Maximums $5,862 Institution Type Award Max/Yr
Award Max/Sem
Public State Colleges
 $5,862
$2,931
Public Technical Institutes
$5,590
$2,795
Public Community Colleges
$3,150
$1,575
NOTE: Award amounts are prorated based on the number of hours enrolled as of census date.
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11. Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant
TEXAS Grant has played a vital role in helping students earn baccalaureate degrees.
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12. TEXAS Grant – Initial Year (IY) Eligibility
Student is classified by the institution as a Texas resident
Student is registered with Selective Service, or exempt
Student has a 9-month EFC of no more than $5,609
Student is enrolled at least 3/4 time
Student is enrolled in the first 30 SCHs* or equivalent
*excluding dual enrollment or credits earned by examination
Student has not been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply so please refer to the program rules and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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13. TEXAS Grant – Initial Year (IY) Pathways
High School Graduate
Enroll within 16 months of graduating from an accredited public or private high school in Texas
Associate Degree Transfer
Enroll in an eligible institution within 12 months of earning an associate degree in Texas
TEOG Transfer
TEOG recipient transferring with a 2.5 GPA and completion of 24 SCHs
Military Service
Enroll within 12 months of being honorably discharged from military service
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14. TEXAS Grant Priority Model Consideration
PRIORITY AREAS
REQUIREMENT(S)
Advanced Academic Program
12 hours of college credit (dual credit or AP)
Complete the Recommended or Advanced High School Program or its equivalent
Complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
TSI Readiness
Meet the Texas Success Initiatives (TSI) assessment thresholds or qualify for an exemption
Class Standing
Graduate in the top 1/3 of the HS graduating class
Graduate with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale or the equivalent
Advanced Math
Complete at least one math course beyond Algebra II
Complete at least one advanced career and technical course, as permitted by the Texas Education Code
To receive priority consideration for an IY award, an eligible student must meet the state priority deadline and at least one high school graduation requirement in at least two of the Priority Areas.
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15. TEXAS Grant – Renewal Year (RY) Eligibility
End of 1st year – Institutional SAP Policy
End of subsequent years – Program SAP: cumulative GPA and complete 24 SCHs
Renewal Eligibility
Student earns a baccalaureate degree
Student attempts 150 SCHs
10 consecutive semesters from the first award
Discontinuation of Eligibility
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply so please refer to the program rules and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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16. TEXAS Grant 2018-19 Award Amounts
Institution Type
Award Max/Yr
Award Max/Sem
Target Awd/Yr
Target Awd/Sem
Public Universities and Health-Related Institutions
 $9,348
 $4,674
 $5,000
$2,500
Public State Colleges
Renewal only
$5,862
$2,931
Public Technical Institutes Renewal only
$5,590
$2,795
$1,250
Public Community Colleges
$3,150
$1,575
$1,325
$663
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17. Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)
TEG is only offered at private/independent institutions of higher education and can be awarded to both graduate and undergraduate students.
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18. TEG – Initial Year (IY) Eligibility
Student is classified by the institution as a Texas resident
Student is registered with Selective Service, or exempt
Student has financial need
Student is enrolled at least 3/4 time in a degree plan leading to a first associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree
Student is not concurrently receiving an athletic scholarship
Student is not enrolled in a degree plan that is intended to lead to religious ministry
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply so please refer to the program rules and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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19. TEG 2018-19 Award Maximums Undergraduate / Graduate students $3,364
Undergraduate students with exceptional need
$5,046
Undergraduate students with exceptional need (defined as a student with an EFC less than or equal to $1,000) may receive up to 150% of the basic award ($3,364 x 150% = $5,046), not to exceed the student’s need or tuition differential.
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20. Texas College Work-Study Program (TCWS)
TCWS provides eligible Texas students employment as a means to fund their education at public and private/independent institutions.
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21. TCWS Eligibility Requirements
Student is classified by the institution as a Texas resident
Student is registered with Selective Service, or exempt
Student has financial need
Student is enrolled at least 1/2 time in program leading to a degree or certification
Student is not concurrently receiving an athletic scholarship
Student is not enrolled in a degree plan leading to ordination or licensure to preach
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply so please refer to the program rules and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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22. State Loan Programs
Since 1965, THECB has provided low-interest loans to students who are Texas residents and are eligible to pay in-state tuition.
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23. Toward EXcellence, Access and Success Grant
State Loan Programs
College Access Loan
B-On-Time Loan
Toward EXcellence, Access and Success Grant
CAL
BOT
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24. College Access Loan (CAL) Program
Student is classified by the institution as a Texas resident
Student is registered with Selective Service, or exempt
Student has financial need
Student is enrolled at least 1/2 time, as determined by the institution
Meet intuitional satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements
Receive a favorable credit evaluation
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply so please refer to the program rules and guidelines to ensure compliance.
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25. College Access Loan (CAL) Program
The CAL Program provides alternative loans to Texas students at public and private institutions.
Currently, the CAL carries a fixed annual interest rate of 5.3%
Borrowers and or co-borrowers, must have a minimum Experian VantageScore of 650 to receive credit approval
Loan amount can not exceed COA
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26. Texas B-On-Time (BOT) Loan
Beginning with the academic year, the BOT program was limited to Renewal Year awards only.
Award Maximums
Institution Type
Award Max/Yr
Award Max/Sem
Public Universities, HRIs and
Private/Independent Institutions
 $9,348
 $4,674
Public State Colleges
$5,862
$2,931
Public Technical Institutes
$5,590
$2,795
Public Community Colleges
$3,150
$1,575
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27. Exemption and Waiver Programs
There are more than 50 exemption and waiver programs available to students.
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28. Helpful Facts about Exemptions and Waivers
Most exemptions and waivers are not need-based aid
Not all exemption and waivers are mandatory (some are optional)
Exemptions allow special groups of students to pay a reduced amount of tuition and fees
Waivers allow special groups of nonresidents to pay a reduced tuition rate
Most exemption and waiver recipients must meet institutional SAP requirements to continue receiving the award
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29. Institutional Toll Free Number How to “CONTACT US”
Websites
Program Guidelines
Institutional Toll Free Number
How to “CONTACT US”
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30. THECB Websites CollegeforAllTexans.com HHLoans.com THECB.state.tx.us
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31. College For All Texans Eligibility requirements for:
Student Resource
Eligibility requirements for:
State Grants & Scholarships
Loan Programs
Exemption & Waiver Programs
Texas College Work-Study Program
TASFA & Instructions
State Net Price Calculator
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32. HHLoans Loan eligibility information Applications for state loans
Student Resource
Loan eligibility information
Applications for state loans
Loan repayment information
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33. Institutional Resource
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34. SFAP Webpage
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35. SFAP Webpage
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36. SFAP Webpage
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37. TASFAA Annual Conference – Nuts and Bolts
SFAP Webpage
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38. SFAP Webpage
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39. Financial Aid Services Institutional Toll-Free number
For questions call:
(844)
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40. How to “Contact Us”
Select "Financial Aid Question" option under Contact Reason, to ensure the inquires are routed to our department.
Why use the “Contact Us” link?
“Contact Us” is never closed or on vacation
Inquiries can be tracked and documented
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