Program Purpose
To provide an award to students graduating top in their classes in high school.
Eligibility Requirements
- Are Texas residents, nonresidents, or foreign students
- Graduate from an accredited high school in the State of Texas and
- Are the highest ranking graduate in their high school
Eligible Institutions
Available only for use at a Texas public college or university.
To access listings of Texas public colleges and universities, follow the links to Texas Public Institutions.
Award Amount
Tuition during both semesters of the first regular session immediately following the student's high school graduation.* Fees are not covered. No funds may be used to pay tuition for continuing education classes for which the college receives no state tax support.
*This exemption may be granted for any one of the first four regular sessions following the individual's graduation from high school when in the opinion of the institution's president the circumstances of an individual case, including military service, merit the action.
Application Process
Provide a copy of the certificate you received from your high school indicating you are the highest ranking high school graduate for your high school to the registrar of the college you attend. These certificates are issued by the high school you are attending.
High school counselors needing a copy of the certificate format for use at their high school may contact the Texas Education Agency at 512-463-3070.
Additional Information
- Contact your high school counselor to acquire a copy of the certificate or contact the college you will attend for additional information.
- To read more about this program check out: Texas Education Code, Chapter 54.201.
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