| (a) To receive an initial award through the TCOG Program, a student must: (1) be a resident of Texas; (2) show financial need; (3) be enrolled in a qualified education program at a participating eligible institution; (4) be enrolled on at least a half-time basis; (5) be required to pay more tuition and required fees than the amount required at a public technical institution; (6) be charged not less than the regular tuition and required fees paid by other students enrolled at the institution the person attends; (7) meet the school's financial aid academic progress requirements; (8) not be in default on a loan made under the Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, or the State of Texas' College Access Loan Program, Health Education Loan Program or B-On-Time Loan Program; and (9) not owe a refund on a grant received under the federal Pell Grant Program or the federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant program. (b) An eligible applicant who is a covered person and is enrolled in a qualified education program shall be given priority over other eligible applicants for the grants. |
