Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

student must complete 67% of the hours attemptedin the academic year, and have an overall gradepoint average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.At the end of the second year and every yearafter the student must complete 75% of the hoursattempted in the academic year, have a 2.5 GPA,and complete at least 24 semester credit hoursper academic year.Students who receive the grant based on anassociate's degree must complete 75% of thehours attempted in the academic year, have a2.5 GPA and complete at least 24 semester credithours per academic year.Texas Educational Opportunity GrantProgram (TEOG)What is a TEOG Grant?The TEOG Grant is a grant that was establishedby the Texas Legislature to help students withfinancial need attend public community colleges,public technical colleges, or public state collegesin Texas.How do I qualify?To determine if you are eligible for a TEOG Grantyou must complete and submit a FAFSA and havean Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less thanor equal to $2000. Funding is limited, so you needto submit your application as soon as possible afterJanuary 1. You must also be a Texas Resident (ora non-resident who graduated from a Texas highschool, or received a GED Certificate in Texas,and have resided in Texas for three years leadingup to graduation or receiving a GED Certificate.The student must also have resided in Texasfor 12 months prior to the census date of thesemester in which he/she will enroll at South TexasCollege, and will file or have filed an Application forPermanent Residency at the earliest opportunityhe/she is eligible to do so).Other requirements include:4 Enroll in at least 1/2 time (6 semester credithours),4 Be in the first 30 semester credit hours in anassociate's degree or certificate program at apublic two-year college in Texas4 Have not been granted and associate's degreeor bachelor's degree4 If male must register with Selective Service4 Have not been convicted of a felony or crimeinvolving a controlled substance- An individual convicted of a crime involving acontrolled substance can compete for anaward in this program two years after he/shehas fulfilled his/her obligation to society.How much can I get?The award amount (including state and institutionalfunds) is equal to the student's tuition and requiredfees. For 2009-2010 the amount is $1780 per year,or $890 per semester.How long can I get it?Students who continue in college and who meetthe program academic standards can receiveawards for up to 75 semester credit hours, for fouryears or until they receive an associate's degree,whichever comes first.What are the academic requirements for thegrant?The academic requirements for continuing toreceive the grant are as follows. At the end of thefirst year the student must meet STC's FinancialAid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Thestudent must complete 67% of the hours attemptedin the academic year, and have an overall gradepoint average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.At the end of the second year and every yearafter the student must complete 75% of the hoursattempted in the academic year, and have a 2.5GPA.Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)What is a Texas Public Educational OpportunityGrant?A Texas Public Educational Opportunity Grant(TPEG) is a grant that was established by theTexas Legislature to help students with financialneed attend public community colleges, publictechnical colleges, or public state colleges inTexas. The TPEG does not have to be repaid likestudent loans.How much money can I get?STC’s TPEG award amounts are $500 dollars persemester; although this amount may change. Thenumber of credit hours that students must enrollin to qualify is at least half time (6 or more credithours) per semester.How will I be paid?STC will credit the TPEG Grant funds to yourschool account to pay for tuition, fees and otherschool related costs which appear on your studentaccount (institutional charges). Any credit balanceswill be sent to student via the JagCard, check ordirect deposit.How do I qualify?Students must be meeting eligibility requirementslisted earlier in the catalog. There is no additionalapplication to apply for this grant besides theFAFSA. The requirements follow,4 For residents, nonresidents or foreign students.4 For undergraduates or graduates.4 For students attending public colleges inTexas.4 For students with financial unmet need.Note: There is no guarantee every eligible studentwill be able to receive a TPEG. At STC studentsare awarded based on the availability of funds, firstapplied, first complete basis.Leveraging Educational AssistancePartnership (LEAP).Special Leveraging Educational AssistancePartnership (SLEAP)What is LEAP and SLEAP?The LEAP and SLEAP Programs are state andfederal funds administered by the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board. The awards arebased on availability of funds allocated to STC.63