Grants

Grant

Amount

Qualifications

Awards range from $974 to $7,395 per academic year

This is the basic grant available to undergraduate students with demonstrated need who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree.  Funding comes from the federal government.  All degree-seeking undergraduates may apply. Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to see how much aid you could receive.

Annual maximum varies

Undergraduates who demonstrate exceptional financial need are eligible. Awarding is based on a the date the FAFSA application is received. The priority of funding is given to residential students who meet the criteria first.

Awards range from $300 to $5,810 per academic year

Qualifications: To be eligible for the Texas Equalization Grant (TEG), students must demonstrate financial need and be classified as Texas residents by completing the Texas Residency Questionnaire. Additionally, students must enroll for at least 12 credit hours each semester. First-year recipients must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress to qualify for renewal. For second-year and beyond, recipients must complete 24 credit hours with a 2.5 cumulative GPA to renew the award. Students receiving athletic or church vocation awards and those enrolled in a degree program leading to religious ministry are not eligible for TEG. Furthermore, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree-seeking program pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree. Male students must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt. The awarding of TEG is based on the date the FAFSA application is received, with priority given to residential students who meet the criteria. HCU does not have any hardship provisions.

Up to $4,000 per academic year

Teach Grants provide conditional grant money to students who agree to teach in certain high need subjects in low income schools. The grant does convert to a Direct Unsubsidized loan for those who do not fulfill the teaching obligation. Students must complete a TEACH Grant agreement to serve and counseling each year and exit counseling when students are no longer enrolled as a half-time student. Contact the HCU School of Education for details.

Awards range from $300 to $5,810 per academic year

The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is designated for students classified as Texas residents who are ineligible to apply for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). TASFA applicants typically comprise non-citizens or non-permanent residents of the United States. Eligible students are required to complete a Texas Residency Questionnaire to ascertain their residency status. In addition, male applicants must register for Selective Service or be exempt. Furthermore, students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. First-year recipients must meet Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress in order to qualify for renewal. For second-year and subsequent renewals, recipients must complete 24 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Students who receive athletic or church vocation awards, as well as those enrolled in a degree program leading to religious ministry, are ineligible for the TASFA award funds. Moreover, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree-seeking program pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree. Funding for this program is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those who submit all required verification documents. To apply, students should complete an online TASFA form through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s webpage.

Awards range from $300 to $2,905 per semester

The Nursing Students Scholarship Program aims to support healthcare and educational needs by awarding scholarships to eligible professional and vocational nursing students. To be eligible, students must demonstrate financial need and confirm their residency in Texas by completing the Texas Residency Questionnaire. They should be enrolled in a program leading to an undergraduate degree in professional nursing or preparing for licensure as a licensed vocational nurse. Priority will be given to students enrolled in professional or vocational nursing programs who are not yet licensed as a registered nurse in Texas or any other state. Additional requirements include enrolling at least half-time and meeting the institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. HCU does not offer a hardship provision.