Can someone explain how the College for All Texans Top 10% Scholarship works? I'm aiming high in my class rank and want to know the benefits and application process involved.
Sure! The College for All Texans' Top 10% Scholarship is a brilliant initiative to foster academic excellence among Texas students. It's designed to encourage outstanding high school graduates to enroll in public educational institutions within Texas.
To be eligible, you should:
1. Be a Texas resident and a graduate from a Texas high school within the top 10% of your class.
2. Enroll full time at an accredited Texas-based public college or university in the fall semester following high school graduation.
3. Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance.
Regarding the benefits, the exact value of the scholarship varies year by year, based on available funds. To give you an example, in a previous year, qualifying students were awarded up to $2,000 per academic year (fall and spring semester).
The application process is quite straightforward:
1. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1st preceding the academic year you plan to attend college.
2. The financial aid office at your college will notify you if you've been selected for the scholarship. There isn't a separate application to fill for this scholarship, as your eligibility is determined by your class rank and FAFSA details.
Just take note that maintaining the scholarship requires a 3.25 college GPA and at least 30 completed credits per year (15 per semester). Also, it's renewable for up to 4 years.
Overall, it's a fantastic provision for academically inclined students, easing their financial burdens and allowing them to focus on their studies.
Best of luck with your application!
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