Our take
FAFSA and school aid file must be clean and complete.
About this scholarship
The Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) is a state of Texas need-based grant for Texas residents who attend an approved private, non-profit Texas college or university. The grant is awarded by the school, not directly by the state, and the school determines the amount based on financial need and available funds.
Scholarship details
- Up to roughly $16,000 per year
- Texas state need-based grant for private colleges
- Administered by the school using FAFSA data
- Renewable with continued financial need
Eligibility criteria
- Texas resident as defined for state aid purposes
- Enrolled at an approved Texas private non-profit college or university
- Files the FAFSA and demonstrates financial need
- Not eligible for Pell at the maximum award level may still qualify
- Maintains satisfactory academic progress
Application process
- File the FAFSA as early as possible in the cycle
- Confirm the school's aid office has the FAFSA on file
- Ask the financial aid office whether TEG is included in the package
- Confirm renewal requirements after the freshman year
Why this fits you
High fit
- Emma is a Texas resident with two private Texas colleges on her list, which puts TEG squarely on the table.
- It is administered through the school, so the lift is filing the FAFSA cleanly and on time.
Stacking impact at your schools
| School | Policy | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Additive (stacks on top) TCU adds TEG to the institutional package; outside scholarships are reduced from loans first when other awards arrive. | Source |
| The Master's University | Policy not confirmed TEG is not available at TMU because TMU is a California institution and TEG is restricted to Texas private colleges. | – |
| Southern Methodist University | Reduces institutional grants SMU caps total gift aid at tuition and fees, so TEG can crowd out institutional grant once the package fills. | Source |