Get a Leg Up with Grants

Grants are a type of financial aid that, unlike student loans, do not need to be repaid, making them an excellent option for students like you. With grants, you can focus on your studies and preparing for your future career without the fears of hefty debt.
$7.4k

Is the maximum amount awarded for the Federal Pell Grant for 2023-24 year

38%

Of Mustangs received grant funding in their Financial Aid packages for 2022-23

MAR 15

Priority deadline for submitting your FAFSA or TASFA for fall enrollment

What Grants Are Available to You?

There are grants at the federal and state levels. Additionally, at MSU Texas, we offer the Mustangs Guarantee that encompasses local tuition grants in the form of Promises. Learn more about grants that you may be eligible for below.
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Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant that can help students with low to moderate incomes pay for college. The amount you will receive is dependent on your financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status.

Submit your FAFSA early to make sure you are considered for Pell Grant funding.

Are You Eligible for the Mustangs Guarantee?

Are you a first-time student, Texas resident, Pell Grant eligible, and have a family combined annual adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less?

If so, the Mustangs Guarantee will cover the remaining balance of your tuition of 12+ credit hours each semester for up to four years.

Dallas County Promise
Red River Promise
Texoma Promise
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TEXAS Grant

The TEXAS Grant is available to Texas residents who have met certain eligibility requirements, which can be found by following the link below.

You do not need to apply for this grant beyond completing the FAFSA and having it sent to MSU Texas prior to the March 15 priority deadline.

TEACH Grant

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is for students who intend to start their careers as teachers after graduation. This grant can convert into a loan if you do not meet the requirements of your service obligation.

FSEOG

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a need-based grant for those whose financial need exceeds the awarded amount of the Federal Pell Grant.

The MSU Texas Financial Aid office will determine your eligibility and disburse the award to those who qualify.

  • Additional application needed? No.
  • Award amount: Up to $4,000 per year.

TPEG

The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a need-based grant. This grant can be received in addition to, or in place of, the Federal Pell Grant.

  • Additional application needed? No.
  • Award amount: Varies, but cannot exceed your financial need.

MSU Gold Grant

Similar to the TPEG, the MSU Gold Grant is a need-based grant that can be received in addition to, or in place of, the Federal Pell Grant.

  • Additional application needed? No.
  • Award amount: Varies, but cannot exceed your financial need.

How Do I Know If I Am Eligible for a Grant?

The vast majority of grants are need-based. As such, your eligibility is determined based on the information gathered from the FAFSA or TASFA. In most cases, we will do all the calculating for you to determine your eligibility.
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FAFSA

The FAFSA is the universal financial aid form used to calculate your financial needs to be able to afford a college education.

TASFA

Similar in purpose to the FAFSA, the TASFA is a financial aid form for residents of Texas who are not eligible for federal funding due to their undocumented status (i.e., DACA).

Grants FAQs

What are the renewal requirements for maintaining grant eligibility form year to year?

Grant renewal requirements vary by grant, but generally speaking, you must maintain Satisfactory Academic Process (SAP). 

 

How and when will I be notified about my grant award?

Our Financial Aid office will notify you via your MSU Texas assigned student email account once the award package is ready. Generally, we begin awarding in March of every year.

How does accepting a grant affect my other financial aid options, such as scholarships or loans?

Grants count toward your cost of attendance. Cost of attendance determines the maximum amount of aid that you can accept from grants and loans. The more grant money you receive, the less money you will need to borrow.

Scholarships can bring your financial aid package above the cost attendance but are applied to your cost of attendance prior to adding grants or determining the amount you can borrow in student loans.