Types of Aid

Grants

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

    Based on financial need

    Available to undergraduate students only

TEXAS GRANT PROGRAM

The Toward EXcellence, Access & Success (TEXAS) grant was established in 1999 by the Texas Legislature to provide need-based financial assistance to Texas students who completed a college-preparatory curriculum in high school.  Eligible students may receive an amount up to the cost of required tuition and fees each academic year of eligibility (some restrictions apply).

To be eligible for the TEXAS grant, students must be a Texas resident, graduated from a public or accredited private high school no earlier than fall 1998 having completed the recommended or distinguished curriculum or its equivalent, or received an associate's degree in May 2001 or later and demonstrate exceptional financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

If you meet these requirements, please submit a copy of your high school transcript or a transcript from the college that you received the associate's degree from to our office.

Preference will be given to students with the lowest EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) and will continue as funds permit.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG)

    This is a federal grant based on exceptional financial need.

    Available to undergraduate students only.

STATE GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - Texas Coordinating Board.

These grants are authorized by the State of Texas.  Please contact our office for award criteria for these programs.

• Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)
• Certified Educational Aide Exemption Program
• Student Deposit Scholarship Program
• License Plate Insignia Scholarship Program
• Tuition and Fees Exemption Programs
• Teach for Texas Grant

Employment

FEDERAL COLLEGE WORK STUDY (FCWS)

The Federal College Work Study Program provides part-time, on-campus employment for U.S. citizens, permanent residents and certain other non-citizens who are half-time students and have a demonstrated financial need.  The maximum amount a recipient may earn under this program is determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Institutional Student Employment provides part-time, on-campus employment for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain other non-citizens who are half-time students, but does not require demonstration of financial need.

Students employed under this program are paid minimum wage and may work up to 19 hours per week (depending on eligibility and class schedule).  Funds are distributed on a monthly payroll basis.

Loans

Federal Stafford Loan Program - Subsidized and Unsubsidized

Parent Plus Loans

Scholarships

Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College offers several scholarships.  Contact the Financial Assistance office for information and/or an application.