State and Federal Grants

St. Philip's College School Code: 003608

Financial Assistance that is awarded to students and does not need to be paid back. St. Philip's College participates in both Federal & State Grant Programs.

Federal Pell Grant Program (Pell)

This is the largest federal grant program.

Requirements for Pell Grant eligibility are:

• Must be an undergraduate student
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This grant is a campus-based program. It is based on availability of funds and is administered directly by the Financial Aid office.

Requirements for the FSEOG are:

• Must be an undergraduate student
• Must demonstrate exceptional financial need
• Must be enrolled part-time (at least 6 credit hrs)
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG):

The Texas Public Education Grant is a state grant. It is based on availability of funds and is administered directly by the Financial Aid office.

Requirements for the TPEG are:

• Must be a Texas resident
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be enrolled part-time (at least 6 hrs)
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Texas Public Education Grant for Continuing Education (TPEG-CE):

The Texas Public Education Grant for Continuing Education is a state grant. It is based on availability of funds and is administered directly by the Financial Aid office.

Requirements for the TPEG-CE are:

• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Complete the Texas Public Education Grant - Continuing Education application (available in the Financial Aid office)
• Registration bills must be submitted to the Financial Aid office at least 10 working days before the first day of class

Important Information:

• Due to limited resources, award is based on cost of classes --- $499 or less will be paid in full; classes $500 or more, only 50% will be paid
• Students cannot use the Federal Pell Grant or apply for Federal Loans to pay for Continuing Education classes
• Students cannot be in default on a Federal Loan or owe on a State/Federal Grant
• Students receiving V. A. Educational Benefits, Hazelwood or other tuition assistance are not eligible
• Eligibility is based on Expected Family Contribution as determined by the FAFSA

The application for continuing education are available here.

Leveraging Educational Assistance Program Grant (LEAP):

The LEAP Grant is a state grant that is based on availability of funds and is administered directly by the Financial Aid office.

The requirements for the LEAP are:

• Must be Texas resident
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must be an undergraduate student
• Students cannot be in default on a Federal Loan or owe on a State/Federal Grant
• Eligibility is based on Expected Family Contribution as determined by the FAFSA
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Program Grant (SLEAP):

The LEAP Grant is a state grant that is based on availability of funds and is administered directly by the Financial Aid office.

The requirements for the SLEAP are:

• Must be Texas resident
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must be an undergraduate student
• Students cannot be in default on a Federal Loan or owe on a State/Federal Grant
• Eligibility is based on Expected Family Contribution as determined by the FAFSA
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG):

The Academic Competitiveness Grant is a new federal grant. First-year undergraduate students will be eligible to receive up to $750. Second-year undergraduate students will be eligible to receive up to $1,300.

The ACG eligibility criteria are listed below:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for pell grant award.
• Be enrolled full-time in a degree program
• Be enrolled in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution
• Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a second year student)
• If a first-year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program
• If a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the first academic year.

Toward EXcellence, Access and Success Grant (TEXAS Grant):

The Toward Excellence, Access and Success Grant is a state grant. It is based on availability of funds and is administered directly by the Financial Aid office.

Requirements for the Texas Grant are:

• Must be a Texas resident
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Graduate of an accredited high school
• Must be enrolled three-quarter time (at least 9 hrs)
• Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Texas excellence opportunity grant (teog):

The Texas Excellence Opportunity Grant is a state grant. It is based on financial need, availability of funds and is administered directly by the Financial Aid office.

Requirements for the TEOG Grant are:

• Must be a Texas resident
• Graduate of an accredited high school
• Must be enrolled at least halftime (6 hrs)
• Must be within the first 30 attempted college hours
• Must not be eligible for the TEXAS Grant Program
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have less than $2000 Expected Family Contribution
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Educational Aide Exemption:

The Educational Aide Exemption is a state program created for educational aides and future teachers. Awards cover tuition and fee costs.

Requirements for the Educational Aide Exemption are:

• Must be a Texas resident
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Have been employed as an educational aide, for at least one of the past five school years, or as a substitute teacher for 180 days of the past five school years preceding the term or semester for which the student is awarded his or her initial exemption
• Be currently employed by a Texas public school district
• Enroll in courses leading to teacher certification
• Meet academic requirements established by the college or university

Eligibility: The school district where you are employed and the financial aid office determine your eligibility for this program

Application Process:

• Complete the admissions and financial aid process at your college, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Download the Educational Aide Exemption application (2006/07) or call the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at (512) 427-6387 (Austin metro) or (800) 242-3062, ext. 6387 (outside Austin) to get a printed application. (Please read the EAE  instructions before completing the application.)
• Complete Part I of the EAE Application and give it to a school or school district official.
• The official completes Part II of the EAE application and sends it to the Director of Financial Aid of the college the aide will attend.
• The Financial Aid Office completes Part III and forwards the form to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• The Board selects recipients and announces awards for the semesters applicants are eligible for.