Eligibility for Federal Student Aid at TVCC

To be eligible for federal financial aid, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Have a demonstrated financial need (see Steps to Apply for Aid)?
• Have a high school diploma or GED, or meet special ability-to-benefit requirements
• Be registered with the Selective Service (if required)
• Be enrolled in an eligible program
• Pursue a degree, certificate, or a transferable program, and not already possess an advanced degree (bachelor's degree or beyond, including foreign bachelor's degrees).
• Be in compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy 
• Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in default on a federal educational loan

 

Eligibility for State Student Aid at TVCC

To be eligible for Texas state financial aid, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, or be certified as HB 1403 eligible
• Have a demonstrated financial need (see Steps to Apply for Aid)
• Have a high school diploma or GED, or meet special ability-to-benefit requirements
• Be registered with the Selective Service (if required)
• Be enrolled in an eligible program
• Pursue a degree, certificate, or a transferable program, and not already possess an advanced degree (bachelor's degree or beyond, including foreign bachelor's degrees).
• Be in compliance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy

 

You can read further about Eligiblity Requirements directly from the Department of Education.