Grants

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. The Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. This is an entitlement program with funding available to all eligible applicants, including those who apply after priority deadlines.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Be a United States citizen or; an eligible noncitizen;
2. Have been accepted for admission;
3. Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program and pursuing a degree/certificate;
4. Have a high school diploma from an accredited high school, GED, Home School, or meet Ability-to-Benefit requirement;
5. Demonstrate financial need as described by program guidelines;
6. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in your course of study;
7. Not be in default on a federal student loan; and
8. Not owe a refund on any grant received under Title IV programs at any institution and meet program regulations.

Offer Amounts and Selections Process:

Amounts can change yearly as determined by Congress. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2024–25 award year. Eligible students are awarded through the automatic packing process as applications are received and determined eligible. 

Application Process:

1. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
2. Complete the Galveston College Financial Aid Intent to Enroll Form.
3. Submit all final official academic transcripts from previously attended institutions of higher education to the Galveston College Admissions Office.
4. Submit final official high school transcript to the Galveston College Admissions Office, if requested.
5. Any additional forms that may be requested by the Department of Education or the Galveston College Financial Aid Office.
6. Complete requirements for Admissions.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to eligible undergraduate students who show exceptional financial need, those with the lowest Student Aid Index number, i. e., -1500 SAI. The actual amount will vary depending on the availability of funds and other financial aid the student is receiving. 

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must be Pell eligible.
2. Must have financial need.
3. Must not possess a bachelor's degree.
4. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
5. Enrolled a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program.
6. Enrolled with a minimum half-time (6 hours) enrollment in the eligible degree or certificate program.

Offer Amounts and Selection Process:

Galveston College's FSEOG award amount is $200 per semester, with a minimum half-time (6 hours) enrollment. The award amount is based on funding provided by the Department of Education and varies year-to-year. Eligible students are awarded through the automatic packing process as applications are received and funds are available. 

Application Process:

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The TPEG grant is a state financial aid program to assist students attending state-supported colleges. To be eligible, students must show financial need and make satisfactory academic progress toward their educational goal. The actual amount of the grant will vary depending on the availability of funds at the school, the student’s family financial condition, and other financial aid the student is receiving. Galveston College’s award amount is $200 per semester, with a minimum half-time enrollment.

The TEOG Program is for students at Texas two-year public institutions who are Texas residents, in the first 30 hours of their degree or certificate program. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time.

A full list of eligibility requirements can be found at My Texas Future.

Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Hardship Provisions Policy 
State regulations require students to maintain eligibility while receiving the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG).  A student who is ineligible for a continuing TEOG award based on ineligible status (19 TAC, Section 22.257) may be deemed eligible under the hardship provision (19 TAC, Section 22.259).

Reason for Loss of Eligibility 
Reason for loss of eligibility may be a result of a student falling below the minimum allowed grade point average (GPA), completion rate, enrolled for less than half-time credit hours, enrolled in credit hours in excess of attempted hour limit, or enrolled beyond the time limit restrictions. 

Hardship conditions may include, but not limited to
All hardship provisions request must be submitted with documentation as it relates to the hardship conditions described in (19 TAC, Section 22.259):  “A severe illness or other debilitating condition that affected your academic performance; or an indication that you are the responsible party for the care of a sick, injured, or needy person and that your provision of care affected your academic performance; or you are enrolled for less than half-time because that is all the hours needed in order to complete your degree plan.”

Appeal Process 
o Type a letter requesting and detailing the hardship circumstance. 
o Attach all supporting documentation. 
o Submit letter and documentation to the Financial Aid Office for review. 

Appeal Review 
The Director will review the students Hardship Provisions Appeal once all documentation has been submitted to the Financial Aid Office.  Review could take up to 10 business days from receipt of appeal. 
Once the appeal has been reviewed by the Director and a decision has been made of approval or denial, the student will be notified via email.