Summer Grant for Summer School in Texas

Although the state and the federal government may soon be slashing student financial aid--something not at all advisable, given the importance of an educated workforce to keep the economy going--there is still some sources of aid available, if only for a limited time.

The state of Texas and U.S. Board of Higher Education have teamed up to offer a one-time grant for college juniors and seniors to complete their degree requirements on time with a summer grant.

The Final Stretch Grant requirements are as follows:

• At the time of application, be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.
• At the time of application, be a “bona fide” Texas resident. Nonresident students who are eligible to pay resident tuition rates are not eligible.
• Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant for the 2010-2011 academic year. To be considered for an award, an applicant must have applied for financial assistance by completing the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and show an EFC of $5273, or less. FAFSA information and instructions can be found at: www.fafsa.gov.
• Be classified as a Junior or Senior (completed at least 60 college credit hours) and enroll full-time (at least 6 hours) for a summer 2011 semester in an approved two- or four-year college or university, or accredited proprietary school in the United States.

NOTE: Students who enroll in an institution other than their home institution for the summer term are eligible only if they are considered regular transfer students at the summer institution. Transient students are not eligible.

For more information and to apply for the grant, you'll need to visit College for all Texans.