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    Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant

    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board · State program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant is a state-funded financial aid program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This initiative is designed to assist students who are pursuing higher education within the state. To qualify, applicants must attend General Academic Teaching Institutions in Texas, though students enrolled at Lamar State College-Orange and Lamar State College-Port Arthur are excluded from participation.

    The program helps cover the costs of attending college, making higher education more accessible for eligible individuals. To be considered for this grant, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the state equivalent, which colleges use to evaluate financial need and eligibility. Funding is distributed directly through participating institutions. For current dates and application deadlines, students should see the official page for current dates.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Texas
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 4-year college, public college
    • For students attending General Academic Teaching Institutions in Texas, excluding Lamar State College-Orange and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Students should contact the financial aid office at their participating Texas general academic teaching institution to apply.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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